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Owners Left In The Dark With Manual Battery Backup

January 23, 2026 2026-01-23T07:16:12 by 24 Comments

Imagine buying a home battery that offers automatic blackout protection, only to discover that when the lights go out, the installer set it up to require manual operation? It’s a trend that’s plunged far too many households into the dark across Australia. Here’s what to watch out for.

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EV Charger Cable Theft In Australia: Evie Fights Back

January 22, 2026 2026-01-22T03:54:28 by 12 Comments
Evie Networks charger cable theft.

EV charger cable theft, rampant overseas, is starting to make its presence felt more among Australian charging network providers. Evie Networks is taking action.

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Don’t Make This Solar Mistake In A New Home Build

January 21, 2026 2026-01-21T08:56:51 by 9 Comments

If you’re building a new home and thinking about solar (or a battery) down the track, the best advice I can give you is this: get your solar installer involved before the plasterboard goes up.

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Call For Input On VIC Apartment Renewable Energy Access

January 21, 2026 2026-01-21T04:59:26 by 2 Comments
Renewable energy for Victorian apartments - solar sharing.

Parliament of Victoria is now accepting submissions on an Inquiry into access for apartment residents to clean, affordable electricity.

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What’s Up With Amber Electric’s Customer Support?

January 20, 2026 2026-01-20T11:22:06 by 80 Comments
Amber Electric complaints

For some months, there have been a bunch of complaints concerning the quality of customer support and billing services from Amber Electric. So, why has this happened?

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Portable Air Conditioners Suck (Hot Air Into Your House)

January 19, 2026 2026-01-19T11:23:11 by 13 Comments
A portable air con sucking up money

Are you thinking of a portable air conditioner? Don’t. Step back. Put your wallet away. I can’t think of a better way to waste time, money and energy than buying a portable air conditioner – although there are a couple of exceptions that have their place.

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National Solar Panel Recycling Scheme Launched In Australia

January 19, 2026 2026-01-19T04:34:48 by 12 Comments
Australia's National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot.

On Friday afternoon, the Albanese Government announced millions of dollars to deliver and support a long-awaited National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot.

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Four Battery Backup Myths That Need To Die

January 17, 2026 2026-01-18T17:04:58 by 50 Comments
A man reading by candlelight

Fifteen years ago, one of the hardest parts of selling solar was explaining why your panels shut down in a blackout. No grid meant no power, even on a sunny day. Today, batteries fix that. Yet I am seeing thousands of homes getting large batteries with either no backup at all or poorly designed backup. […]

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Electricity Customer ‘Loyalty Penalty’ Alive And Well In 2026

January 16, 2026 2026-01-16T04:00:57 by 11 Comments
Australian electricity bill

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has again warned that millions of Australian households aren’t on the cheapest electricity plan; many effectively being slugged with a “loyalty penalty” by their current retailer. And the financial hit is significant.

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Chinese Solar Panel And Battery Prices Could Head Higher Soon

January 15, 2026 2026-01-20T09:11:35 by 6 Comments
Chinese solar panel and battery prices

Currently super-cheap solar panels will be a bit more expensive and the federal home battery rebate will buy less capacity if changes to China’s export tax rebates are passed on to Australian solar shoppers.

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