Category: Solar Panels
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Solar Victoria’s Home Battery Loans Scheme Ends
Victorians wanting to apply for a State Government interest-free loan for a home battery system will be disappointed after applications closed yesterday.
Eligible Victorians were...
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It’s (Home Battery) Payback Time
Home battery payback times: they are a’changin’ thanks to the upcoming government rebate. Discover how long simple payback can be achieved in your state/territory...
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Here’s How To Avoid Being Hit
Electricity bills are set to surge by up to 9.7% for some Australians from July, according to the latest reference price details released by...
Solar Panels
Installing A Battery Before The Rebate Starts? Follow These Rules.
I’m sitting at the back of what we call the solarcoaster, the front carriage has disappeared over the edge, and it’s weighed down by...
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Myth-Busting Australia’s Solar Panel Rebate
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Learn how Australia’s solar panel rebate works and how to avoid heartache, headaches and hip pocket pain by recognising shonky ads.
We recently reported on...
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Can You Trust a Solar Installer Who Works From Home?
Every now and then, someone pops up on Facebook with a gripe:
“SolarQuotes lets installers in their network who work from home!!! 🤬”
Apparently, not having...
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Sneaky Energy Bill Tactics Slammed In ‘Super’ Complaint
Consumer group CHOICE has asked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to look into what it says are whiffy energy bill tactics that...
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New EV Chargers From Enphase/Sungrow For Australia
It shouldn’t be long before the new Sungrow EV charger will reach our shores and the “V2X-capable” Enphase IQ 2 won’t be far behind...
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How To Get Off Ducted Gas Before It Sucks Up All Your Money
Winter is coming and the glorified tents that we call houses in Australia are getting cold, which means people with ducted gas heating are...
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Rogue Tech Or Political Theatre?
SolarQuotes has been receiving enquiries about a Reuters story published last week alleging the discovery of undocumented communication devices found in Chinese solar inverters...
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Premium Solar Panels Are Dead
The sun appears to be setting on the premium offerings from high-end solar brands.
I’ve got top-of-the-range REC Alpha panels on my roof. I’m a...
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How Many Will You Need?
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Here’s what you need to know when it comes to buying the right and right number of solar panels for your home in 2025...
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NSW Tries to Fix Its Battery Rebate
The NSW Government has been seeking advice on improving the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme, as it works to harmonise the state battery incentive in...
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“Loyalty Tax” Targeted In Victoria
Victoria’s Essential Services Commission (ESC) has proposed new rules that would compel the state’s energy retailers to shift some customers onto cheaper electricity and...
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Get Ready For The Rebate With A Battery-Ready Solar Inverter
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Saving up for a home battery to take advantage of the new federal government rebate? Whether you’re adding a battery to an existing solar...
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Official Home Battery Rebate Rules Revealed
The first official set of written intended eligibility criteria for Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries program was published yesterday. Here’s what we learned.
The subsidy can...
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This is your SolarWakeup for May 19th 2025
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Australian Home Energy Report: Opportunities & Challenges
Many Australians are eager to invest in energy efficiency upgrades for their homes, but cost isn’t the only perceived obstacle according to a new...
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Do It For The Kids
Still tossing up on getting rid of gas appliances in your home in favour of electrification? Here’s another compelling reason for making the switch,...
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Do You Really Need To Bin Your Solar To Get The Battery Rebate?
Millions of solar panels are expected to be chucked out as a result of the federal government’s home battery rebate. But do you really...
