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Everything you need to know about solar panels, batteries, rebates, and clean energy in Australia. Written by people who live off-grid on solar and batteries.

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Industry News8 min read

One in Four Solar Owners Is Disappointed: What Finder's 2026 Energy Report Actually Shows

Finder's 2026 Energy Report found 26 per cent of Australian solar owners are disappointed with their system, and 45 per cent are paid five cents or less per kWh for exports. Here is what is really going on.

By Andy McMasterAugust 2026

Solar Policy9 min read

NSW Emergency Backstop Mechanism: What It Means for Your Solar in 2026

Andy McMasterAugust 2026

Commercial Solar9 min read

Commercial Solar Rebate Expanded to 1MW: What Changes in October 2026

Andy McMasterAugust 2026

Industry News7 min read

CER Suspends 21 Solar Companies in Compliance Crackdown (July 2026)

Andy McMasterJuly 2026

NSW Rebate9 min read

NSW Home Energy Saver 2026: $15,000 Interest-Free Solar & Battery Loan

Bec RamirezJuly 2026

Solar Guides7 min read

How Much CO₂ Does a 6.6 kW Home Solar System Actually Save? Real Numbers

Bec RamirezMay 2026

Industry News10 min read

What’s New in Solar for 2026: Batteries, VPPs, and What It Means for Your Bill

Bec RamirezMay 2026

Solar Guides9 min read

Solar vs Grid Electricity: The Real 10-Year Cost for an Aussie Home

Bec RamirezMay 2026

State Battery Guide9 min read

Solar Batteries ACT 2026: Sustainable Household Loan, Federal Rebate and What to Buy

Bec RamirezMay 2026

State Battery Guide9 min read

Solar Batteries NSW 2026: Prices, Rebates and What to Buy

Bec RamirezMay 2026

State Battery Guide9 min read

Solar Batteries NT 2026: Federal Rebate, Wet Season and What to Buy

Bec RamirezMay 2026

State Battery Guide9 min read

Solar Batteries QLD 2026: Prices, Rebates and What to Buy

Bec RamirezMay 2026

State Battery Guide9 min read

Solar Batteries SA 2026: Prices, REPS Rebate and What to Buy

Bec RamirezMay 2026

State Battery Guide9 min read

Solar Batteries Tasmania 2026: Federal Rebate, Hydro Tariffs and What to Buy

Bec RamirezMay 2026

State Battery Guide9 min read

Solar Batteries Victoria 2026: Prices, Rebates and What to Buy

Bec RamirezMay 2026

State Battery Guide9 min read

Solar Batteries WA 2026: Synergy, Horizon Power and Federal Rebates

Bec RamirezMay 2026

Battery Storage9 min read

Enphase IQ Battery Review Australia 2026: AC-Coupled Storage for Any Solar System

Andy McMasterApril 2026

EV Charging14 min read

Best EV Electricity Plans Australia 2026: The Solar Owner's Guide

Bec RamirezApril 2026

Solar Pricing7 min read

13kW Solar System Price Australia 2026: Cost, Output & Who Needs One

Bec RamirezApril 2026

Solar Pricing7 min read

15kW Solar System Price Australia 2026: Cost, Output & Is It Residential or Commercial?

Bec RamirezApril 2026

Battery Storage9 min read

1KOMMA5° Battery Review Australia 2026: Heartbeat System Honest Assessment

Andy McMasterApril 2026

Solar Pricing7 min read

20kW Solar System Price Australia 2026: Small Commercial Pricing Guide

Bec RamirezApril 2026

Solar Pricing7 min read

5kW Solar System Price Australia 2026 | $3,600 to $6,000 After Rebates

Bec RamirezApril 2026

Solar Guides7 min read

Balcony Solar Australia 2026: Plug-In Solar for Renters and Apartments

Andy McMasterApril 2026

Battery Storage8 min read

BYD Battery Review Australia 2026: Battery-Box Premium HVS & HVM Honest Assessment

Andy McMasterApril 2026

Solar Guides8 min read

Can You Make Money from Solar in Australia? 2026 Guide

Bec RamirezApril 2026

Solar Guides7 min read

Does Solar Increase Home Value in Australia? 2026 Guide

Bec RamirezApril 2026

Battery Storage8 min read

Fronius Reserva Battery Review Australia 2026: Honest Assessment

Andy McMasterApril 2026

Solar Guides7 min read

JA Solar Panels Review Australia 2026: DeepBlue 4.0 Pro Honest Assessment

Andy McMasterApril 2026

Solar Guides7 min read

Jinko Solar Panels Review Australia 2026: Tiger Neo Honest Assessment

Andy McMasterApril 2026

Solar Guides7 min read

LONGi Solar Panels Review Australia 2026: Hi-MO 6 Honest Assessment

Andy McMasterApril 2026

Solar Guides7 min read

Smart Meters and Solar in Australia 2026: What You Need to Know

Andy McMasterApril 2026

Solar Pricing8 min read

Solar Inverter Cost Australia 2026: String, Micro, and Hybrid Pricing Guide

Bec RamirezApril 2026

State Guides8 min read

Solar Panels ACT 2026: Canberra Rebates, Battery Incentives & What to Know

Bec RamirezApril 2026

Solar Guides8 min read

Solar Panels on a Flat Roof Australia 2026: Mounting, Tilt and Output Guide

Andy McMasterApril 2026

Solar Guides8 min read

Solar Panels for New Builds 2026: What to Specify (and What Builders Won't Tell You)

Andy McMasterApril 2026

State Guides8 min read

Solar Panels NT 2026: Darwin's Exceptional Solar Case and Fast Payback

Bec RamirezApril 2026

State Guides9 min read

Solar Panels South Australia 2026: Rebates, Sizing & Why SA Has Australia's Best ROI

Bec RamirezApril 2026

State Guides8 min read

Solar Panels Tasmania 2026: Lower Sun Hours, Still Worth It?

Bec RamirezApril 2026

State Guides9 min read

Solar Panels Western Australia 2026: DEBS, Rebates & What Makes WA Different

Bec RamirezApril 2026

Battery Storage8 min read

What Size Solar Battery Do I Need? Australia 2026 Guide

Bec RamirezApril 2026

Solar Guides9 min read

What Size Solar System Do I Need? Australia 2026 Guide

Bec RamirezApril 2026

Solar Prices7 min read

The Iran War Is Already Moving Solar Prices in Australia. Here Is How.

Bec RamirezApril 2026

Solar Prices8 min read

WA Solar Prices Are Going Up in April 2026. Here Is What Is Actually Happening.

Bec RamirezApril 2026

Energy Policy7 min read

AEMC Consumer Energy Dispatch Rule 2026: What It Means for Solar and Battery Owners

Andy McMasterApril 2026

Battery Storage11 min read

Alpha ESS Battery Review Australia 2026: Honest Assessment

Andy McMasterApril 2026

Market Intelligence6 min read

Battery Prices Rising in 2027 | China VAT Rebate Removal Explained

Bec RamirezApril 2026

Battery Storage10 min read

Fox ESS Battery Review Australia 2026: EasyCube Honest Assessment

Andy McMasterApril 2026

Solar Reviews12 min read

Fronius Solar Inverter Review Australia 2026: Primo, GEN24, and Symo Explained

Andy McMasterApril 2026

Battery Storage11 min read

GoodWe Battery and Inverter Review for Australian Homeowners (2026)

Andy McMasterApril 2026

Battery Storage10 min read

Sigenergy Battery Review: Is It Worth It for Australian Homes in 2026?

Andy McMasterApril 2026

Solar Guides6 min read

How to Tell If Your House Has Single-Phase or Three-Phase Power (Australia)

Andy McMasterApril 2026

State Guides9 min read

Solar Panels NSW 2026: Rebates, System Sizing, and What to Know Before You Buy

Bec RamirezApril 2026

State Guides9 min read

Solar Panels QLD 2026: Brisbane Solar, Rebates, Batteries, and the FiT Reality

Bec RamirezApril 2026

State Guides9 min read

Solar Panels Victoria 2026: Rebates, System Sizing, and What the Gas Ban Changes

Bec RamirezApril 2026

Battery Storage11 min read

Sungrow Battery Review Australia 2026: SBR Series Honest Assessment

Andy McMasterApril 2026

Battery Storage13 min read

Tesla Powerwall 3 Review Australia 2026: Price, Rebates and Is It Worth It

Andy McMasterApril 2026

Industry News7 min read

One in Three Australian Homes Has Solar | 40% Penetration Milestone

Bec RamirezMarch 2026

Market Intelligence6 min read

Why Solar Panel Prices Are Rising in 2026 | China VAT Change Explained

Bec RamirezMarch 2026

Industry News8 min read

Billions in Solar and Battery Projects Just Kicked Off Across Australia

Andy McMasterMarch 2026

Industry News6 min read

CER Cracks Down on Battery Installs: New Photo Rules, AI Checks, and a Warning to Retailers

Andy McMasterMarch 2026

Product News7 min read

New Solar Panels and Batteries Hitting Australia: March 2026 Product Roundup

Andy McMasterMarch 2026

Technology9 min read

Perovskite, Iron-Air, and Sodium-Ion: The Tech That Could Change Solar Forever

Andy McMasterMarch 2026

Solar Rebates6 min read

Three Solar Programs With Deadlines You Need to Know About (March 2026)

Bec RamirezMarch 2026

Energy Savings12 min read

How Much Does Solar Actually Save? The ACCC Numbers Nobody Is Talking About

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Energy Savings10 min read

10 Ways to Cut Your Power Bill With Solar (Beyond Just Installing Panels)

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Battery Storage12 min read

The Solar Battery Decision Guide: Should You Buy One in 2026?

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Solar Tips8 min read

5 Mistakes Solar Owners Make After Installation (And How to Fix Them)

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Hot Water8 min read

Best Heat Pump Hot Water Systems in Australia (2026)

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Inverter Guide10 min read

Best Solar Inverters in Australia (2026)

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Industry Explainers8 min read

What Is the Clean Energy Council? CEC Approved Products and Accreditation

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Industry Explainers8 min read

Australia's Renewable Energy Target Explained: LRET, SRES and What It Means for You

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Solar Rebates10 min read

What Is the SRES? How Small-Scale Technology Certificates Reduce Your Solar Cost

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Solar Guides6 min read

Solar Panel Sizes and Dimensions in Australia (2026)

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Solar Guides8 min read

Three-Phase Power and Solar: What You Need to Know (2026)

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Battery Storage8 min read

10kWh Solar Battery Price Australia 2026 | Installed Costs by Brand

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Battery Storage10 min read

Solar and Battery Package Prices in Australia 2026: Full Breakdown

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Finance Guide8 min read

Solar Finance Australia 2026 | Payment Plans & $0 Upfront Options

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Battery Rebates7 min read

Battery Rebate Changes May 2026: New Tiered STC Structure Explained

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Grid & Energy8 min read

Queensland Just Switched on 1.7 GWh of Grid Batteries. Here's What It Means for You.

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Solar Policy8 min read

New WA Solar & Battery Rules from May 2026: What Perth Homeowners Need to Know

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Industry News7 min read

ACCC Super Complaint on Solar Sales: What It Means for Installers and Consumers

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Solar Business7 min read

Exclusive vs Shared Solar Leads: What Installers Need to Know

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Solar Business12 min read

Solar Lead Generation in Australia: The Complete 2026 Guide

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Solar Business8 min read

How Much Do Solar Leads Cost in Australia in 2026?

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Solar Business10 min read

Solar Quote Comparison Sites in Australia: How They Work (Installer Perspective)

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Consumer Protection8 min read

What Actually Happens When You Request a Solar Quote Online

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Commercial Solar9 min read

How Much Do Commercial Solar Panels Cost in Australia? (2026 Pricing)

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Commercial Solar8 min read

Commercial Solar Rebates in Australia: Every Incentive for Businesses in 2026

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Commercial Solar14 min read

Commercial Solar Systems in Australia: The Complete 2026 Guide

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Commercial Solar10 min read

Farm Solar Panels Australia: A Practical Guide for Farmers

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Commercial Solar10 min read

Instant Asset Write-Off for Solar: Can Your Business Claim It in 2026?

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Business Tax8 min read

Solar Panel Depreciation Rate ATO 2026 | Claim Guide With Worked Examples

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Commercial Solar9 min read

Solar Panels for Business in Australia: The 2026 Guide

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Solar Pricing7 min read

10kW Solar System Price Australia 2026 | $7,500 to $12,000 After Rebates

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Solar Pricing8 min read

6.6kW Solar System Price Australia 2026 | $4,784 to $7,875 After Rebates

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Solar Guides7 min read

Adding Solar Panels to an Existing System: What You Need to Know

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

EV Charging10 min read

Best Home EV Chargers Australia 2026 | 7 Chargers Compared for Solar

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Battery Storage12 min read

Best Solar Batteries in Australia 2026: Independent Comparison

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Solar Guides11 min read

Best Solar Panels Australia 2026: SunPower, REC, LONGi and 4 More Ranked

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Solar Lifespan9 min read

How Long Do Solar Panels Last in Australia? Real Lifespan Data

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Solar Guides8 min read

How to Read a Solar Quote: What to Compare Before You Sign

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Solar Tips8 min read

How to Maximise Solar Self-Consumption: 10 Simple Changes

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

System Sizing8 min read read

Should You Oversize Your Solar System? Why Bigger Is Usually Better

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Solar Guides8 min read

Can You Afford Solar During the Cost-of-Living Crisis?

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Solar Guides7 min read

Why Your Solar App Doesn't Match Your Power Bill

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Battery Storage9 min read

What Happens When Your Solar Battery Dies? End of Life Guide

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Solar Basics8 min read

Solar Export Limits by State 2026 | DNSP Rules, WA Changes & Curtailment Costs

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Solar Maintenance7 min read

Solar Panel Cleaning in Australia: Is It Worth It?

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Battery Storage10 min read

Australian Heat Is Killing Solar Batteries. Here’s How to Protect Yours

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Energy12 min read

Feed-in Tariffs Are Dead. Here's What Smart Solar Owners Do Instead

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Hot Water10 min read

Heat Pump vs Solar Diverter: The Best Way to Heat Water with Solar

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Consumer Protection12 min read

How to Vet a Solar Installer (And Avoid Becoming a Solar Orphan)

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Solar Investment12 min read

Is Solar Still Worth It in 2026? Real Payback Numbers by State

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Solar Technology10 min read

Microinverters vs String Inverters: Which Is Right for Your Roof?

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Battery Storage14 min read

Are Solar Batteries Worth It in 2026? We Ran the Numbers

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

EV Charging11 min read

How to Size Your Solar System for EV Charging

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Solar Rebates9 min read

Solar Rebate Ending 2031: STC Phase-Out Schedule Year by Year

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Battery Storage12 min read

Adding a Battery to Your Existing Solar System: The Complete Australian Guide

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Battery Storage12 min read

Battery Arbitrage in Australia: Buy Power at Negative Prices, Sell at Peak

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Energy12 min read

The Evening Peak Trap: Why Cheap Daytime Solar Isn't Fixing Your Power Bill

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Battery Storage10 min read

14 GW of Grid Batteries Are Coming. Here's What That Means for Your Home Battery

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Energy8 min read read

Negative Electricity Prices in Australia, Explained (And How Your Battery Can Cash In)

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

EV Charging12 min read

Solar EV Charging: Daytime Solar vs Off-Peak Night Rates

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Battery Storage10 min read

When to Add a Battery to Your Existing Solar (And How Not to Stuff It Up)

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Energy Market10 min read

Why Your Power Bill Is Still High Even Though Solar Made Electricity Dirt Cheap

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

EV Charging10 min read

Charging Your EV with Solar: The Complete Australian Guide

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Solar Guides8 min read

How to Choose the Right Solar Panels for Your Home

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Solar Basics6 min read

7 Common Solar Myths Debunked

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Solar Policy8 min read

QLD 44c Solar Bonus Scheme Ending July 2028 | What to Do Now

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Solar Guides8 min read

Solar Panel Bird Proofing Australia | $350-$700 to Save Thousands

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Energy Policy6 min read

Solar Sharer Starts July 2026. Here's Why Solar Owners Should Ignore It.

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Battery Storage10 min read

VPP vs Feed-in Tariff: Why Your Battery Earns 5x More Than Exporting

Bec RamirezFebruary 2026

Battery Storage8 min read

Adding a Battery to Existing Solar? Don't Make the Two-Kitchen Mistake

Andy McMasterFebruary 2026

Solar Finance10 min read read

No-Cost Solar Programs Australia 2026 | $0 Upfront Solar Explained

Why Solar TeamFebruary 2026

Industry Update5 min read

SAA Accreditation Explained: What Replaced CEC for Solar Installers

Andy McMasterJanuary 2026

Solar Finance8 min read read

No-Net-Cost Solar Explained | $0 Deposit, Savings From Day One

Bec RamirezJanuary 2026

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