For most Australians, hot water heat pumps are the most energy-efficient way to heat water.
According to installers we trust, what are the best brands in Australia in 2025?
Phase Shift: Why I Pulled The Plug On Solar Thermal Hot Water
Solar hot water panels going on my roof in 2013.
Two years ago, I ripped a perfectly functional solar thermal hot water system off my roof. It had been sitting there for a decade, dutifully heating about 70% of my water with the sun’s heat (the rest boosted by gas). [Read more…]
Phase Shift: The Tesla Dilemma – Can You Love The Batteries But Loathe The Man?
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Last weekend, I found myself at a gig in Adelaide watching “The Smythes” – a tribute band to The Smiths. As I stood there with my Coopers enjoying “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out”, I thought of the blackout protection I enjoy thanks to my Powerwall 2.
The Best EV Chargers In Australia: According To Aussie Installers
According to installers we trust, what are the best EV charger brands in Australia in 2025?
It was tough competition for the top spot – with only a handful of votes separating first and third place. Find out the winners below.
Finn Peacock’s Phase Shift: The Aldification Of Solar
Back in 2007, $8,000 would get you 1 kW of solar panels on your roof. Today, Aldi is promising 6 kW of panels AND a 4.6 kWh (usable) battery installed for the same money. We’re watching something I call the ‘Aldification of Solar’ – the race by giant retailers to slap a discount tag on what used to be a specialist service.
The Best Home Batteries In Australia In 2025: According To Aussie Installers
According to installers we trust, what are the best home battery brands in Australia in 2025?
Two brands tied for this year’s top spot – read on to discover the victorious duo. [Read more…]
The Best Solar Inverters In 2025: According To Aussie Installers
The beating heart of any solar system is its inverter, and nobody knows them better than the experts who work with them daily. It’s time to announce the winners of the 2025 SolarQuotes Installers’ Choice Awards for Best Solar Inverters. [Read more…]
The Best Solar Panels In 2025: According To Aussie Installers
When it comes to knowing which solar panel brands are the best, there’s nobody better to ask than the people who install them for a living, which is exactly what we do each year. It’s time to reveal the 2025 SolarQuotes Installers’ Choice Awards for Best Solar Panels. [Read more…]
Home EV Charging Just Got Serious: Meet Sigenergy’s 25kW Bi-Directional Beast
Sigenergy is relatively new to Australia. They make stackable home energy systems that take drop in, modular batteries, inverters and DC EV chargers. And it’s the EV charger that got me excited. Because I reckon it’s the fastest home EV charger in Australia. [Read more…]
The NSW Battery Rebate Launches This Week – Here’s What You Need To Know
Months after being announced, NSW’s battery ‘rebate’ (which isn’t technically a rebate) is due to launch on November 1st.
If you’re a homeowner looking to claim it, here’s what you need to know. [Read more…]
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