About Kim WainwrightA solar installer and electrician in a previous life, Kim has been blogging for SolarQuotes since 2022. He enjoys translating complex aspects of the solar industry into content that the layperson can understand and digest. He spends his time reading about renewable energy and sustainability, while simultaneously juggling teaching and performing guitar music around various parts of Australia. Read Kim's full bio.
Rooftop solar panels just got another power bump. Several new high-output modules from Chinese manufacturer Aiko have appeared on Australia’s Clean Energy Council approved list, with residential panels ranging from 535 W to 550 W — potentially allowing homeowners to install larger systems on the same roof without adding more panels. [Read more…]
Rising petrol prices, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, are hitting Australians hard at the petrol pump and renewing concerns about the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels.
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.
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.
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.
Recent research suggests smarter software could change how Australian households understand their solar systems — from production to consumption — without necessarily adding more hardware.
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?
The first performance results have been published under Australia’s new National Vehicle Emissions Standard (NVES) — and while the immediate impact on electric vehicle numbers is modest, the data hints at changes that matter for rooftop solar and household electrification.
Following the announcement of a national solar panel recycling pilot, a parliamentary inquiry has now opened alongside formal requests for industry and public input — signaling that the wheels are finally turning. We spoke with recyclers to get their perspective.
From July 1st, NSW, ACT, NT, and Victoria will start to slowly roll out two-way pricing, with others in the National Energy Market (NEM) set to join in next year. This new setup lets network companies charge electricity retailers for the energy that flows back to the grid during busy times. [Read more…]
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