Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

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…]

Apartment EV Charging Project Scores ARENA Backing

Charging an EV via an Intelligent Power Socket (IPS)

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is supporting a project that will see ‘intelligent power sockets’ installed in selected apartment buildings nationwide to power Level 1 EV charging. [Read more…]

Solar Power System Servicing: Make The Safe Call

electrician inspecting a solar power system.

A public safety campaign in Victoria — the core message of which applies everywhere — is urging households to have their rooftop solar systems inspected regularly. [Read more…]

Victorian EV Charging Inquiry Seeking Submissions

Electric vehicle charging

A recently launched parliamentary inquiry in Victoria is delving into how the state can best balance EV charging with electricity supply and demand in the state — and feedback from the public is invited. [Read more…]

New South Wales’ Best-Rated Solar Installers: 2025

New South Wales' best solar installers

Living in New South Wales and considering installing solar panels and/or home batteries? See SolarQuotes’ best-rated NSW solar installers for 2025. [Read more…]

VIC Solar For Apartments Rebates: Round 3 Kicks Off

An apartment using solar energy

Another 5,000 rebates are available for eligible apartment, unit and townhouse residents to install solar power systems under the third round of Victoria’s $32 million Solar for Apartments program. [Read more…]

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