A public safety campaign in Victoria — the core message of which applies everywhere — is urging households to have their rooftop solar systems inspected regularly.
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Why REC Still Backs Australia’s Brutal Solar Market
Australia increasingly loves cheap solar panels. This has led to rumours swirling around the solar industry that premium solar panel maker REC is considering giving up on the Aussie solar market and leaving it to the budget brands.
[Continue reading…]Victorian EV Charging Inquiry Seeking Submissions
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.
[Continue reading…]Battery Rebate To Deliver A Coal Plant Of Power In 18 Months
The federal battery rebate is set to play a crucial role in reaching Australia’s new 2035 emissions target, with SolarQuotes analysis revealing that the power output of additional battery storage capacity installed under the scheme will soon match that of Australia’s largest coal plant.
[Continue reading…]New South Wales’ Best-Rated Solar Installers: 2025
Living in New South Wales and considering installing solar panels and/or home batteries? See SolarQuotes’ best-rated NSW solar installers for 2025.
[Continue reading…]VIC Solar For Apartments Rebates: Round 3 Kicks Off
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.
[Continue reading…]Efficiency Is Dead
September 20, 2025 2025-09-23T16:18:15 by
I used to worship efficiency. For years as a control systems engineer, I sweated over fractions of a percent, shaving seconds off processes and optimising production lines. Now I look around and realise: efficiency is dead. Killed by cheap solar and ever-cheaper batteries.
[Continue reading…]Australia’s 2035 Emissions Target: Home Electrification
A 2035 emissions target range has been set for Australia and plans to achieve it unveiled. So, what’s on the cards for home electrification?
[Continue reading…]SolarQuotes Is Hiring: Ready To Power Our Operations?
It is an exciting time at SolarQuotes as we scale up to accelerate home electrification across Australia. We’re growing fast to meet this challenge, and are on the lookout for an Operations Manager to help guide us forward.
[Continue reading…]Tesla Powerwall 2 Australian Recall: What We Know
Certain Tesla Powerwall 2 batteries installed in Australia are subject to a recall after reports of battery cells in some systems smoking or venting flame.
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