Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Solar Manufacturer Fronius Celebrating 80th Anniversary

An old photo showcasing Fronius products.

From modest origins in a small Austrian workshop repairing radios in 1945, Fronius has grown into a solar innovation leader. In 2025, the company celebrates 80 years since it was founded. [Read more…]

Home Batteries By The Beach: Watch For Warranty Exclusions

A home battery installed on a beachside house

Sun, surf, sand – and solar batteries. Some home battery manufacturers have warranty exclusions for coastal installations that prospective beachside-dwelling buyers should be aware of; and even Australians living a little further away. [Read more…]

Australia’s Pollinate Group Pumps Up Solar In Nepal & India

Australian social solar electrification enterprise - Pollinate Group

Some of the world’s poorest communities are replacing dirty diesel generators and wood-fired stoves with solar water pumps and induction cooktops, thanks to the efforts of Melbourne-headquartered social enterprise Pollinate Group. [Read more…]

The Greens’ Solar For Renters Pledge: A Bridge Too Far?

Solar panels on a rental home rooftop

More stick than carrot could be perceived in the Greens’ proposed Renters Right To Solar pledge. It will be interesting to see how landlords react. [Read more…]

“Super-Complaint” May Finally Scuttle Unsolicited Solar Sales

A shonky door-to-door salesperson selling solar power systems

Consumer Action Law Centre is calling on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to implement a nationwide ban on the scourge of unsolicited selling, including door-to-door and telemarketing sales of solar power systems. [Read more…]

Tesla Factory Proposed For Adelaide Community Land

Map of proposed Adelaide Tesla factory site in Tonsley

Timing is everything – and this proposed factory/warehouse project in Adelaide for Tesla on what is currently community land comes at a very interesting time. [Read more…]

Aiko Brings Super-Light Nebular Solar Panels To Australia

Aiko Nebular Solar Panels

While targeting commercial and other applications, Aiko’s comparatively featherweight Nebular solar panels may find some residential uses in Australia too. [Read more…]

Labor’s Battery Scheme Hailed As ‘Win-Win For All’

Labor home battery subsidy reactions

Labor’s $2.3bn Cheaper Home Batteries Program has been broadly welcomed by energy groups as a game changer for power bills, but some voices say the scheme is missing key elements. So what’s the overall verdict? [Read more…]

Labor Unveils $2.3bn Cheaper Home Batteries Program

A man wearing a red t-shirt promoting cheap batteries

Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen spruiks Labor’s battery election promise.

Federal Labor has vowed to slash the cost of purchasing and installing a new home battery by 30%, under a $2.3 billion plan that forms a key part of its re-election pitch.
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Chalmers: Labor’s Home Battery Election Sweetener Imminent

Labor's home battery incentive

Whether it will be a home battery rebate, subsidy, loan or a combination Labor will put in front of voters ahead of the federal election on May 3 will soon be revealed says Treasurer Jim Chalmers. [Read more…]

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