Home batteries lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Unless, of course, you’re a complete nutter and use a battery to deliberately raise them in an attempt to cook the planet. But this ruins the savings, so only a complete loony would try it.
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Bowen: Home Battery Rebate Uptake “Massive”
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen provided an update yesterday on solar battery uptake numbers under the Albanese Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries (CHB) program. [Continue reading…]
Ant-icipating Issues: Importance Of Solar System Inspections
Various critters can potentially make a home among or inside the components of your solar power system, including ants. It’s another reason why visual checks where possible and regular professional solar system inspections are so important.
[Continue reading…]ACT, TAS & NT’s Best-Rated Solar Installers: 2025
Revealed — 2025’s best-rated solar installers in the ACT, Tasmania and Northern Territory based on customer reviews published on SolarQuotes.
[Continue reading…]Boosting Home Solar Uptake: Use A Rooftop — Or Lend It
University of Technology Sydney researchers say a “use it or lend it” approach to Australian home rooftops would make solar accessible to more Australian households. But suggested ways to implement such a scheme will no doubt cause some pushback.
[Continue reading…]Empty Penthouses and Empty Quotes
I was talking to a doctor who does those big-ticket “executive medicals” the other day. Think $2,000, three-hour deep dives that cover everything from fitness to bloodwork to mental health. He said it was sad how many people with financial success tell him they come home to an empty penthouse every night. They achieved financial […]
[Continue reading…]NSW Solar For Apartments Grants Program Extended
New South Wales’ Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) grant initiative has been extended for an additional four months, and the first shared solar system funded under the scheme is up and running thanks to home-grown smart-tech.
[Continue reading…]Tesla Full Self Driving Is Terrifying & Exciting
I don’t mind admitting that I was recently taken for a ride — by a robot car. Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) has arrived in Australia, and it took me for a spin.
[Continue reading…]WA Home Battery Rebate: New Players Join The Game
Synergy’s supported solutions list for Western Australia’s Residential Battery Scheme was updated last month, and again on Monday. See the newer kids on the WA battery rebate block, some with a catch.
[Continue reading…]Australia’s EV Uptake Growing, But Needs Acceleration
Along with a bunch of facts and figures, a new report on the state of electric vehicles in Australia in 2025 contains recommendations on how to put the pedal to the metal on EV uptake.
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