Commercial batteries are not an easy investment decision. They cost six- or seven-figure sums depending on the capacity. Owners with moderate-sized operations might think it takes too long for the business to make the money back. Well, the NSW commercial battery rebate makes you rethink. The PRC certificates, which equal the rebate payback, easily cover...

Quick answer: Every Australian solar and battery installation needs two green, circular, reflective switchboard stickers — a PV sign (AS/NZS 5033) and an ES sign (AS/NZS 5139) — both mounted on or beside your main switchboard where emergency workers will see them first. They’re the two most important labels on the job, but they’re not...

A modern home energy system can do more than generate solar power. Rooftop panels can supply the house, a battery can store surplus electricity for later, and a smart EV charger can use available solar to charge the car. The challenge is making those parts work together. Designing a home energy system in 2026 starts...

Australia doesn’t do mild. One suburb might see a 4°C frost in July, while three states over, another is baking through a 42°C February heatwave — sometimes in the same week. If you’ve invested in a home battery, that swing matters more than most homeowners realise. Solar batteries are chemistry, not magic. Lithium-ion cells —...

Solar export payments are getting smaller. In many parts of Australia, households now earn only a few cents for every kilowatt-hour sent to the grid. That leaves many homeowners asking the same question: is solar still worth it? For a large number of Australian homes, the answer is still yes. But the value of solar...

Do you live in NSW, South East Qld or SA and have a smart meter? If yes, the Solar Sharer Offer (SSO) can put real money back in your pocket. Your job is to sign up for the scheme and bundle your high-demand usage into a midday window.  SSO is a government-mandated electricity plan that...

ACT has one of the highest numbers of homes with rooftop solar in Australia. The region gets, on average, five peak sun hours a day. That makes it incredibly solar-friendly, maybe even more than sunny areas like Sydney or Melbourne. Apart from nature being on their side, the residents of this area have also been...

Even after the STCs, a full battery-and-solar setup can cost thousands of dollars. The same is true for most energy-saving appliances that lower your monthly bills. But suddenly withdrawing that amount of money feels risky to most households. Well, good news for those in NSW. The local government is spending half a billion dollars to...

The Victoria Solar Homes program has been immensely successful since it started in 2018. At the beginning of the program, around 14% of the homes in Victoria, Australia, had rooftop solar. As of mid-2026, it has doubled to 30%. However, the government is changing some rules so the program can help Australians who will benefit...

Around 40 percent of the homes in Queensland, Australia, have solar panels on their roofs (source). Federal rebates and lower annual energy bills motivated this surge in conversion to green energy, among other things. However, renters used to miss out on the energy savings benefits. Since landlords didn’t live on those properties, they had no...

New South Wales (NSW) is leading the charge in the renewable energy transition with a range of government subsidies aimed at making solar energy and battery storage more accessible. As electricity prices climb and the commitment to reducing carbon emissions intensifies, NSW residents and businesses have a unique chance to lower costs while supporting a...

The Australian Government offers solar grants for homeowners to ensure a win-win situation. Firstly, the homeowners are saving a significant amount on the upfront cost of installing rooftop solar. Meanwhile, the government is incentivizing people to move to clean energy. As a result, they are able to reduce stress on the electrical grid and decentralize...