Apparently a recent raft of audits showed 98% of battery installations were defective. Does that mean the entire solar installation industry is incompetent? No, but the people writing the rules…?
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The Risk Behind ‘Upgradeable’ Battery Leases
A Queensland homeowner got a solar-battery system under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) through ShineHub, expecting it could be expanded later. Just a couple of years into a 10 year contract, the homeowner says he was told to throw away his battery and inverter and start again if he wanted more capacity — even though the system still worked. [Continue reading…]
AEMC Report Raises Concerns For Solar Households
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) says its proposed network pricing reforms could cut electricity costs and deliver up to $6 billion in savings across 15 years — but modelling suggests those savings won’t be shared evenly, with some solar owners potentially worse off.
[Continue reading…]Bad Policy, Easy Fix: How to Wipe Out The EV Road User Charge
Imagine the government threatening to tax ex-smokers for no longer contributing to health funding via tobacco tax revenue. It would be the dumbest policy ever conceived.
[Continue reading…]Why Solar Output Isn’t Just About Daily Totals
Most solar owners judge their system by a simple measure: how much energy it produces over the day. If the total looks good, it was a good day. If it’s down, something must be wrong — but that’s not always the full story.
[Continue reading…]Taps Running Too Hot Or Cold? They’re Probably Ill Tempered
If you’re getting scalded by the water pouring out of your taps or suffering through underwhelmingly tepid showers, there’s a likely culprit: the tempering valve.
[Continue reading…]So You’ve Bought Another EV – Do You Need Another Charger?
As the petrol crisis encourages more and more Australians to go electric, we’re increasingly seeing the rise of the two+ EV household. So how do you go about charging two cars?
[Continue reading…]Battery Rebate Changes In May: What To Know
Australia’s federal battery rebate is changing from May 1, 2026 — and if you’re considering a home battery, you’ll want to understand what’s changed and what it means for you.
[Continue reading…]The Secret Way To Find Installers On SolarQuotes
There is a tool on the SolarQuotes site that almost no one uses. Not because it is hidden on purpose. Mostly because it is hard to stumble across.
[Continue reading…]SolarQuotes Is Seeking A Home Electrification Writer
Are you a journalist with experience covering renewables, or a solar fanatic with professional writing experience? We might have just the role for you.
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