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Why Solar
Share what you know about solar, batteries and energy with Australian homeowners who are weighing up a system.
Pitch an articleWho reads Why Solar
Australian homeowners read Why Solar when they are researching solar panels, battery storage and government rebates. They want practical, honest advice backed by data, not marketing spin.
We take guest articles from solar installers, energy consultants, electricians, researchers, and homeowners who have lived with a system. If you know the subject first-hand and have something useful to add, we'd like to hear from you.
What we look for
- Data-driven
- Back claims with real numbers, studies or first-hand experience.
- Australian focus
- Content must be relevant to Australian homeowners, rebates, regulations or conditions.
- Original insight
- A fresh angle, not rehashed content. Tell us something readers can't find elsewhere.
- Expert voice
- Written by someone with real experience in solar, energy or a related field.
Topics we cover
These are the subjects our readers care about. You're not limited to this list: pitch us anything solar or energy-related with an Australian angle.
- Solar panel technology and comparisons
- Battery storage for Australian homes
- State and federal rebates in detail
- Real-world solar ROI case studies
- Solar for apartments and renters
- EV charging with solar
- Heat pumps and energy efficiency
- Solar industry trends in Australia
- Off-grid and hybrid system design
- Commercial solar considerations
How submission works
Pitch your idea
Send your topic and your expertise using the form below, with a short outline of what you want to write about.
Get approved
We'll review your pitch within 5 business days. If it's a fit, we'll confirm the topic and any guidelines.
Write and submit
Write your article (1,500 to 3,000 words) and send it as a Google Doc or Markdown file.
Review and publish
Our editorial team reviews it, suggests edits if needed, and publishes it with your byline and bio.
Submission guidelines
- Length
- 1,500 to 3,000 words. Longer is fine if the content warrants it.
- Originality
- Must be 100% original and not published elsewhere.
- Tone
- Conversational, practical and jargon-free. Write for homeowners, not engineers.
- Sources
- Link to credible sources for any statistics or claims.
- Images
- Include two or three relevant images if you can (royalty-free or your own).
- Bio
- Include a short author bio (two or three sentences) and a headshot.
We don't accept
- Promotional or advertorial content disguised as articles
- AI-generated articles without substantial human expertise and editing
- Content with excessive or irrelevant outbound links
- Articles not relevant to Australian homeowners or the energy sector
What you get
- Author byline
- Full credit with your name, bio, photo, and a link to your website or LinkedIn.
- Readers
- Your article in front of Australian homeowners who are researching solar now.
- A link to your site
- One contextual dofollow link to your website within the article body.
Submit your pitch
Tell us what you want to write about. We'll get back to you within 5 business days.