Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

About Michael Bloch

Michael caught the solar power bug after purchasing components to cobble together a small off-grid PV system in 2008. He's been reporting on Australian and international solar energy news ever since.

SolarEdge’s ONE EV Charger Lands In Australia

SolarEdge One EV Charger

Originally unveiled in May this year, SolarEdge’s new EV charger – ONE – has arrived on our shores and is on its way to Australian distributors. [Read more…]

Germany’s SMA Signals More Job Cuts

SMA staff cuts

German solar inverter and energy storage manufacturer SMA is looking for further savings in its operations — and shedding more jobs is part of the company’s expanded restructuring plan. [Read more…]

TW Solar’s Rooftop Panel For Punishing Australian Conditions

TW Solar TWMNH-48HE470 installation

Australians have a new choice in high-power rooftop solar panels; one that appears to be built particularly tough for our often-harsh conditions — TW Solar’s 470-Watt TWMNH-48HE470. [Read more…]

Western Australia’s Best-Rated Solar Installers: 2025

WA's top rated solar installers for 2025

Who were the three best-rated WA solar installers for 2025 based on customer reviews published on SolarQuotes? See the winners here.
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Australian Solar And Battery Rebates In 2026: Looking Ahead

Solar panel and battery prices in Australia

Solar power and home battery systems will likely cost Australians more from January 2026 due to rebate reductions. But other factors beyond our shores could put added upward pressure on local system prices.  [Read more…]

Sungrow & SolarEdge Spruik Solar Inverter Trade-In/Up

SolarEdge and Sungrow Inverters

Solar manufacturers Sungrow and SolarEdge are still offering inverter trade-in (or up) programs in Australia when upgrading their systems to new hybrid inverters and/or batteries from the respective firms. Here’s how the schemes work and what you can get. [Read more…]

GoodWe And GE Hybrid Inverter Recall Update

GoodWe and GE hybrid inverter recall.

A recall notice for certain GoodWe and GE-branded hybrid solar inverters sold in Australia over 4+ years was recently published, but the situation appears to be mostly resolved already. Here’s what to know. [Read more…]

Risen’s New Powerful Rooftop Solar Panel For Australia Unveiled

Risen Energy RSM96-11-475BNDG

Chinese solar module manufacturer Risen Energy recently launched a 475-Watt bifacial TOPCon solar panel for the Australian rooftop residential and C&I market. Here’s a look at what’s expected to be a very reasonably priced panel. [Read more…]

South Australia’s Best-Rated Solar Installers: 2025

SA's top rated solar installers

Which companies are SolarQuotes’ best-rated SA solar installers for 2025? The results are in — find out here. [Read more…]

Rooftop Solar Adds Big Bucks To Australian Home Values

Solar panels and a cash register

A new report finds Australian homes with solar power and other energy efficiency upgrades aren’t just saving their owners big on bills, but also providing a significant price premium when they sell their houses. [Read more…]

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