u/Sufficient-Rooster-7

Hi brains trust!

Can someone explain how or if plug in home batteries can/won't work?

In energy circles there has been talk of apartment owners getting in on GPO plug in home batteries (and some looking at solar). Octopus Energy is a company that has indicated it has plans to roll out in Aus. There are also a handful of companies doing trials in Aus as we speak.

I'm confused. I have home battery and solar and my research has led me to understand there are heaps of controls and backstops to stop things going pear shaped. Mainly around inverters and specifically DNSP requirements etc. So how the heck does this work? My electrical knowledge is not great - can you actually just plug in a battery and have it supply your home? Is it limited to that specific circuit, are there safety issues (i.e. as I understand GPOs are not designed to constantly pump max 10A in and out daily without frying themselves.

*Edit: also completely bypasses fire code stuff for home batteries, but maybe they could bypass them for low capacity and/or power output?

Hi, trying to decide between Bhutan and Nepal for a holiday. Yes, I know they will be quite different holidays but I can't decide.

Bhutan - Will be a more relaxed hiking holiday about 10-15km per day for 10 days

Nepal - Will be Manaslu hike over 13 days

Key points of difference/considerations for me:

- I don't think I will have an opportunity to do both (i.e. on at a later point). My knees will probably pack it in a few years time and the kidsa re getting older so it will be a different holiday style from hereon.

- Bhutan is a lot more expensive, about double. $10k AUD vs approx $5k.

- Bhutan is the most happy place in the world.

- The appeal of Nepal and high altitude hiking appeals to me but also is kind of scary. Defo do not want to cut the trip short due to altitude sickness.

- Fitness and condiioning is ok from my end. I've done endurance sports like cycling, hiking and can manage, but I'm not a superstar at all.

- Scenery is a big appeal for me. Has anyone been to both and can comment?

Any tips, suggestions or life advice welcome!