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 Real Reason Behind The Long Wait On Battery Installs
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.
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WA’s Big Change To Inverter Rules Kicks Off In May
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.
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Researchers Show How Inverter Data Spots Solar Faults Early
Recent research suggests smarter software could change how Australian households understand their solar systems — from production to consumption — without necessarily adding more hardware.
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Are VPP Payments Worth The Wear On Your Battery?
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?
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New Vehicle Emissions Data: An EV Shift For Solar Homes
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.
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Recycled Opinions: Have Your Say On Solar Panel Waste Plan
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.
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How To Beat Future Solar Export Tariffs
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…]
Do You Need An Efficient Home If You Own A Massive Solar System?
The average size of a residential solar PV system installed in Australia has grown significantly over the years, which raises an interesting question: Should owners of larger systems even worry about energy efficiency in their homes? [Read more…]
5 Proactive Ways to Protect Your Solar Setup from Corrosion
A Growatt inverter near Ardrossan, South Australia
This article will explore proactive ways that you can protect your solar investment by slowing down and even preventing corrosion, enabling your solar panels to keep on giving right through to their (and maybe your) sunset years. [Read more…]
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