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Are Australian switchboards suitable for home electrification? Yes. Are some of them going to blow up as loads increase? Also yes. solarquotes.com.au/blog/fried-fus…

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has issued a warning to retailers and installers over deceptive behaviour occurring in the rush to get batteries ahead of the May changes to the federal rebate. solarquotes.com.au/blog/regulator…

Your friends with EVs are reaching critical levels of smugness right now. solarquotes.com.au/blog/petrol-pr…

Good news for people living in NSW, SA and SE QLD: from July 1, you can opt into a plan with 3 hours of free electricity each day if you have a smart meter. solarquotes.com.au/blog/regulator…

About twelve years ago, there was a quiet wave of solar company bankruptcies in Australia. They were not caused by dodgy panels, bad installs, or disappearing warranties. They were caused by tax. solarquotes.com.au/blog/cheap-bat…

Queensland’s Supercharged Solar for Renters program is beginning to gain traction, with more than 250 applications now conditionally approved and several installations already completed, according to Queensland Treasury. solarquotes.com.au/blog/queenslan…

Across the country, installers are bending over backward to get systems in before the federal battery rebate reduces on May 1. Note we wrote “reduces”. The rebate is declining, not disappearing. solarquotes.com.au/blog/fact-chec…

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program is still booming, with long waits for install dates. It’s not because of battery stock shortages: Installers have told us the main bottleneck is having enough accredited workers to fit them. solarquotes.com.au/blog/the-real-…

Western Australia is updating the technical rules for small-scale solar and battery systems, with a new generous inverter size limit to be introduced from 1 May 2026. solarquotes.com.au/blog/was-big-c…

This week Finn found himself involved in two commercial solar projects. One will almost certainly print money for decades. The other looked promising at first glance but fell apart the moment they climbed onto the roof. solarquotes.com.au/blog/commercia…

In a move widely wished and wildly anticipated, Tesla have finally answered the question all Powerwall 2 owners have been asking since August 2024: surely the new Powerwall 3 is compatible with the Powerwall 2? Well yes, it is now, almost. solarquotes.com.au/blog/finally-t…

Thinking about upgrading your hot water system or aircon? Heat pumps are incredibly efficient, but the type of refrigerant they use matters for both your wallet and the planet. solarquotes.com.au/blog/the-best-…

Do you own a Huawei hybrid solar inverter? Are you thinking of adding or expanding your battery? This is a call for the 40,000 odd Huawei customers who probably don’t know they need to talk to iStore. solarquotes.com.au/blog/huawei-ba…

Good news for solar owners: researchers reckon the data your inverter already collects could be used to spot problems before they cost you money. solarquotes.com.au/blog/researche…

Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are often marketed as “easy money” for battery owners: let your battery support the grid during peak periods and receive a small payment. Sounds simple, right? solarquotes.com.au/blog/vpp-payme…

Those little black clamps in your switchboard - Current Transformers, or CTs - are what make solar batteries and EV chargers “smart.” But when each device uses its own CT and doesn’t coordinate, your system can end up working against itself. solarquotes.com.au/blog/the-most-…

Can you get a system that offers full backup of synchronous 3 phase loads at an affordable price point? With the GoodWe ESA series now CEC approved, rolling out in March, the answer is yes. solarquotes.com.au/blog/goodwes-3…

Solar battery installers will face new requirements starting in March, as Clean Energy Regulator (CER) inspections ramp up amid a surging home battery market. solarquotes.com.au/blog/substanda…

A new analysis warns that proposed changes to electricity bills could increase costs for solar and battery owners and largely wipe out the value of the federal battery rebate. solarquotes.com.au/blog/fixed-cha…

Before your installer leaves, make sure they prove your battery charges from solar, powers your home properly, and actually works during an outage. solarquotes.com.au/blog/five-test…