Queensland’s Supercharged Solar for Renters program is beginning to gain traction, with more than 250 applications now conditionally approved and several installations already completed, according to Queensland Treasury.
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Fact Check: No, The Battery Rebate Isn’t Ending
Across the country, installers are bending over backward to get systems in before the federal battery rebate reduces on May 1. Note I wrote “reduces”. The rebate is declining, not disappearing.
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The Real Reason Behind The Long Wait On Battery Installs
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program is still booming, but long waits for installation are persisting — and it’s not because of battery stock shortages. Installers tell SolarQuotes the main bottleneck is having enough accredited workers to fit them. Inspections and approvals play a smaller role; the real limiter is installer capacity.
[Continue reading…]WA’s Big Change To Inverter Rules Kicks Off In May
Western Australia is updating the technical rules for small-scale solar and battery systems, with a new generous inverter size limit to be introduced from 1 May 2026.
[Continue reading…]Commercial Solar: When It’s Brilliant And When It’s Useless
This week I found myself involved in two commercial solar projects. One will almost certainly print money for decades. The other looked promising at first glance but fell apart the moment we climbed onto the roof.
[Continue reading…]Finally, Tesla Powerwall 3 Is Talking To Its Father
In a move widely wished and wildly anticipated, Tesla have finally answered the question all Powerwall 2 owners have been asking since August 2024: surely the new Powerwall 3 is compatible with the Powerwall 2? Well yes, it is now, almost.
[Continue reading…]The Best Refrigerants For Hot Water Heat Pumps & Aircons
Refrigerants are the invisible workhorses of modern climate control. They play a critical role in the operation of both heat pump hot water (HPHW) units and air conditioning (AC) systems. These specialised chemical compounds cycle continuously to absorb heat from one area and release it into another, and are a large reason why split systems […]
[Continue reading…]Huawei Battery Expansion? Talk To iStore Before Its Too Late
Do you own a Huawei hybrid solar inverter? Are you thinking of adding or expanding your battery? This is a call for the 40,000 odd Huawei customers who probably don’t know they need to talk to iStore.
[Continue reading…]Researchers Show How Inverter Data Spots Solar Faults Early
Recent research suggests smarter software could change how Australian households understand their solar systems — from production to consumption — without necessarily adding more hardware.
[Continue reading…]Are VPP Payments Worth The Wear On Your Battery?
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are often marketed as “easy money” for battery owners: let your battery support the grid during peak periods and receive a small payment. Sounds simple, right?
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