Posts By SolarQuotes Founder Finn Peacock

About Finn Peacock

I'm a Chartered Electrical Engineer, Solar and Energy Efficiency nut, dad, and the founder and CEO of SolarQuotes.com.au. I started SolarQuotes in 2009 and the SolarQuotes blog in 2013 with the belief that it’s more important to be truthful and objective than popular. My last "real job" was working for the CSIRO in their renewable energy division. Since 2009, I’ve helped over 700,000 Aussies get quotes for solar from installers I trust. Read my full bio.

Everything You Need To Know Before Buying A Home EV Charger

Most EV charging happens at home – so you need a good home charger. There are so many products with different features and price points. What’s worth buying?

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The Top-Rated Solar Installers In Adelaide In 2024

Top rated installers in Adelaide

Which solar installers are crushing it in Adelaide for 2024? I dug into the SolarQuotes review database to find the top dogs.

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Powerwall 3: When It Makes Sense and When It Doesn’t

is powerwall 3 suitable

Tesla’s Powerwall 3 has just launched in Australia and caused quite a stir. But is it the right choice for every Aussie household that wants a home battery? [Read more…]

The Top-Rated Solar Installers In Perth In 2024

Top rated installers perth

Who are the top 5 rated solar installers in Perth in 2024? I checked the SolarQuotes review database to find the top scoring companies.

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The Top-Rated Solar Installers In Canberra In 2024

Who are the top 5 solar installers in Canberra in 2024? [Read more…]

The Top-Rated Solar Installers In Sydney In 2024

Who are the top 5 solar installers in Sydney in 2024? I’ve scoured the SolarQuotes review database, and the results are in. [Read more…]

My Experience Expanding A Modular Sungrow Battery

One of the things I like about the Sungrow SBR HV battery is its modular design. Sungrow claims it is easy to drop in extra modules after installation – if you decide you need more kWh of storage in the future.

But is that really true? [Read more…]

Will Only 7 Batteries Qualify For The NSW Battery Rebate?

batteries eligible for nsw rebate

The NSW government battery rebate has been causing some angst for NSW solar and battery installers. [Read more…]

Everything You Need To Know About Buying Batteries In Australia In 2024

Adding a battery to your solar home can reduce your bills and keep your lights on if there’s a blackout.

But choosing one for your home isn’t as simple as popping down to the shops and getting some AAs.

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Catch Power Acquires Solar Analytics

solar analytics app and catch control device

In a surprising twist within the solar industry, Australian energy management hardware maker Catch Power has announced its acquisition of the Australian solar monitoring platform Solar Analytics. This move marks a significant shift in the landscape, given that I had anticipated the opposite—Solar Analytics acquiring Catch! Shows what I know. [Read more…]

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