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.
Australia has become a rooftop solar powerhouse, but millions of renters are still missing out on the technologies helping homeowners slash their energy bills — a gap which a new report says could be closed through mandatory minimum energy-efficiency standards for rental properties. [Read more…]
Australia’s vehicle-to-grid rollout has been significantly expanded, with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) committing an additional $13.6 million to scale Amber Electric’s V2G trial from 50 households to 1,000 EV-enabled homes. [Read more…]
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released its final Default Market Offer (DMO) determination for 2026–27, with most households across NSW, South East Queensland and South Australia set to see lower benchmark electricity prices from July. [Read more…]
The Australian Energy Regulator has completed its annual round of electricity network pricing approvals across most of the country, with one state defying the national trend for higher costs. [Read more…]
If you’re building a new home and assuming solar can be sorted out later, there’s something many buyers don’t realise until it’s too late: by the time it becomes a serious conversation, the important decisions may already have been made.
Australia’s push to expand EV charging in apartment buildings has received a boost, with ARENA awarding $1.51 million for a lower-cost charging-as-a-service rollout across strata apartment buildings.
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The Federal Budget has been handed down, with measures affecting electric vehicles, home batteries, charging infrastructure and Australia’s energy transition. [Read more…]
This article explains how EV-specific electricity plans work and what EV plans are currently available in Australia [Read more…]
From 1 May 2026, new inverter rules apply to solar and battery systems connected to WA’s main electricity grid, managed by Western Power.
Your installer is responsible for making sure your system meets the technical requirements – that’s their job. But there are two things worth discussing with them: how your export limits are configured and whether your system has room to grow.
This guide covers what to look for under the new rules. It’s not general solar buying advice – it’s specifically about new design decisions that matter because of the new rules. [Read more…]
A rush to secure home battery systems ahead of the 1 May cutoff has left many customers dealing with delays that have pushed their installs past the deadline, raising questions about pricing and eligibility. If your system wasn’t fully commissioned by 30 April, you may now be working through what that means for your agreed price, your installation timeline, and any changes being proposed by your installer. [Read more…]
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