# ☀️ Solar + Battery After One Year: Dale’s Real-World Experience

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Podcast: [EV QUEST](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ev-quest-5029186)
Published: 2026-08-26T20:19:02+00:00
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## Resource

Dale is a Tauranga homeowner, not an installer. Thirteen months ago he put 16 solar panels and a home battery on his roof, and in this episode he opens up about the instal process and how it’s all looking now. He walks through the whole thing: how he chose an installer, why he replaced his roof before anything went on it, and what the system is actually saving him. It hasn't all been smooth sailing! If you're getting quotes on solar, or just in the thinking about it stage, this is the conversation to have a listen to. If you found this useful, subscribe to EV Quest wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes cover EVs, solar and home electrification in New Zealand, More from EV Quest Website: https://evquest.co.nz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EVQuest

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