The latest news on solar rebates, solar panels, batteries and more.
Four of the biggest names in Australian home storage, compared the way that actually matters — capacity against the 14kWh rebate tier, backup, modularity, warranty and VPP readiness.
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Energy-intensive businesses bleed money on electricity, gas and water. Here's how facility managers are auditing all three utilities and stacking the paybacks in 2026.
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A solar quote is easy to get and hard to judge. This 2026 checklist shows you exactly what to compare across three quotes — from warranties and rebate line items to whether the company will still exist in five years.
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Since 1 May 2026 the Cheaper Home Batteries Program pays different STC rates depending on battery size. Here's how the tiers work and how to check your quote is doing them justice.
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From mid-2026, new solar systems in NSW, the ACT and WA must use inverters the network can talk to. Here's why the rules exist, and the questions your installer needs to answer.
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Falling feed-in tariffs and a tiered federal battery rebate have changed the maths in 2026. Here's how to work out whether solar-only or solar plus battery is the smarter first purchase for your home.
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Solar has never been cheaper per watt, but the federal rebate shrinks every January. Here's what a quality system costs in 2026 and why delaying rarely pays off.
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Every solar quote comes with a payback promise, but the numbers behind it can vary wildly. Here are the four assumptions to interrogate before you sign.
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Most solar companies do the right thing — but the dodgy ones follow a pattern. Here are 7 red flags to watch for in any solar quote, and the practical checks that expose them in minutes.
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Panels will sit on your roof for 25 years — so the roof, the trees, the switchboard and the paperwork need to be sorted first. Here's the pre-solar checklist.
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From 1 July 2026, eligible households in NSW, south-east Queensland and SA can access three free hours of daytime electricity. We unpack the catch — and what it means for solar.
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Australia's solar 'rebate' isn't actually a rebate — it's STCs, and they shrink on a schedule every year until the scheme ends in 2030. Here's how the phase-down works and what it means for your timing.
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NSW networks are rolling solar households onto two-way export tariffs by default. Here's what the 'sun tax' really costs, who can still opt out, and how to make it work in your favour.
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Bidirectional EV charging is now legal and installable in Australia. We look at what V2G costs, which cars support it, and whether it stacks up against a dedicated home battery.
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Every battery installed under the federal rebate must be VPP-capable — but signing up is your choice. Here's how the rewards stack up against the trade-offs in 2026.
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The extension to the Instant Asset Write-off scheme guarantees profitability for businesses looking to drastically reduce overheads with solar.
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Do you love pouring hard-earned money down the drain? Because that’s what you could be losing if you are not cleaning your solar panels.
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We analysed when and why people become interested in sustainability and why some people don’t stick to their sustainable habits.
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If you are thinking about installing solar panels soon, or if you've already received your first solar quote, this article is a must-read.
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We surveyed 3,089 young Australians aged between five and 14 to see how they feel about today’s society's perceived issues.
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6 key benefits of installing solar panels
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During COVID-19, record numbers of home and business owners are seeking to save money and increase their energy security.
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The Home & Business Battery Scheme will deliver a $6,000 grant for households and businesses.
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The new class of quantum dots the University has developed are flexible and printable.
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Your Solar Quotes are proud to announce their finance partnership with Community First Credit Union.
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The home solar battery storage dream is finally becoming a reality in Australia.
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A multi-billion-dollar fund has been established to spur private-sector support of clean energy innovations.
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The long-awaited Tesla Powerwall battery is now on the market in Australia.
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The largest Electric Car Recharge Station in Southern Hemisphere is now open!
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The Netherlands has promised to run its whole electric rail network on 100% wind energy within three years.
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Research has declared that solar PV will compete with large-scale power prices by 2030 in the European Union
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A solar power storage system that has been designed for use in the residential, commercial and the mining sectors!
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The Cochin International Airport is set to become India’s first fully solar-powered airport.
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The biggest most important step we've ever taken to combat climate change
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Exciting developments in Japan, with the Kyocera Corporation turning disused golf courses into solar power plants.
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Tesla's Powerwall to push massive change within the energy storage market.
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Bill Shorten is set to unveil some massive news this weekend at the Australian Labour Party national conference.
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Tony Abbot ordered the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to new and emerging renewable energy technologies
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Ripasso Energy has designed the world's most efficient solar energy system.
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Businesses in Adelaide are currently being given $150,000 as part of the State Government grants to support them in the installation of solar panels.
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The Abbot Government has heightened the wind energy conflict.
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924 solar panels are set to reduce the carbon footprint of the Royal Australian Mint.
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Ratch Australia's $100 million solar power plant to begin construction in Collinsville within 12 months.
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The biggest Chinese Wind turbine supplier, Goldwind, has announced the construction of the White Rock Wind Farm, situated in Northern Sydney.
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Tony Abbott calls wind farms ‘visually awful’ and ‘noisy’.
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The United Nations has finally called for ban on mining and logging activities in Tasmania’s world heritage region.
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The Ararat wind farm is set to undergo a massive expansion with the investment pouring in from Partners Group.
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The Australian government has mandated that by 2020, approximately 16% of Australia’s energy will be supplied by renewable sources.
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Ergon Energy needs to have received your application by the end of this month or you may be restricted to a 3.5kW solar power system! Click to read more!
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Federal Parliament has passed the law to slash the Renewable Energy Target (RET)
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Solar power assisting the relief effort in Nepal; increasing usage in Australian rural areas. Click to read more!
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Australia may finally see some action on the RET this week, with meetings reported to be scheduled between the Opposition and the Abbott Government.
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Tesla announced that it is offering a home battery product
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France is pushing ahead with exciting and unique developments in renewable energy in the last couple of months.
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Labor has agreed to compromise on the Renewable Energy Target, but the Abbott Government refuses to budge.
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Pilots and founders Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg are part of an incredible journey to circumnavigate the globe, using only solar power.
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In an Australian-first, a floating solar farm is being developed for a South Australian water treatment facility.
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Queensland will become the setting for Australia's largest solar farm, to be built south-west of Toowoomba.
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Tony Abbott refused to send Australia's energy minister to the annual conference of the International Renewable Energy Agency earlier this month.
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Despite the Federal government’s attempts to remove the Renewable Energy Target and encourage coal use, renewable energy uptake is pushing forward.
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Global investment in renewable energy increased by 16 per cent in 2014.
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The start to 2015 has seen more developments in the solar energy sector, both internationally and locally.
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An Australian Christian group has launched a campaign in order to raise money to purchase solar panels for Kirribilli House.
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Australia has shown its capabilities this week through achieving 40.4 per cent "conversion efficiency" in solar cells.
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When observing the rapid solar technological advancements that are currently occurring within the industry - a ‘solar revolution’ has begun...
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Australian scientists have reached a breakthrough in solar technology, converting more electricity from sunlight than ever before.
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Disgraceful new renewable energy target proposal to destroy future of renewable energy in Australia and drive up power bills.
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A 100kW solar power system power has been installed on Melbourne's largest indoor/outdoor venue, the Melbourne Showgrounds.
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A new method for transferring energy from organic to inorganic semiconductors could boost the efficiency of widely used inorganic solar cells.
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The Royal Australian Mint is now one step closer to installing solar power.
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The two IEA technology roadmaps show how solar photovoltaic (PV) systems could generate up to 16% of the world’s electricity by 2050.
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Australians have yet again shown their strong public support for the Renewable Energy Target.
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Research just released shows that the Australian solar industry is growing quickly and pushing down electricity prices.
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In an embarrassing day for Australia, the Carbon Tax Repeal Bill has been passed by the Senate.
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The renewable energy industry’s peak body has congratulated Clive Palmer for his strong support of Australia’s Renewable Energy Target.
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South Australia could become a textbook case for the transition to a low carbon electricity grid.
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SunPower is planning to use Australia to test a combination of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) panels and battery storage
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Apple, Google and Facebook are leading the charge to make the internet a much greener place.
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The target would see 41,000 gigawatt-hours of renewable energy generated by the end of the decade.
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Macquarie Group, Australia’s biggest investment bank, has entered the solar financing market in Australia.
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The bankability of solar investments is generating wide receptivity among traditional oil and gas energy investors for a number of reasons.
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A world powered by solar energy is inevitable according to two distinguished scientists being honoured this Australia Day.
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The ARENA-backed Nyngan Solar Plant – with more than 1,350,000 PV modules expected to be installed on a 250 hectare site.
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More than 2 million Australian homes now have small scale renewable energy systems.
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Australia has passed through another significant solar milestone, reaching 3GW of installed solar PV this month.
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Energex's monthly solar PV connection figures report reveals that Queensland has more Solar PV installed then 22 countries worldwide.
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The University of Queensland has signed a contract with First Solar Pty Ltd for the construction of a solar photovoltaic research facility at Gatton.
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Rush to apply for generous South Australian feed-in tariff before September 30 deadline.
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Tasmania's electricity demands can be met by renewable energy.
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