Australia to Set New Rules for Solar, Batteries and Inverters
Right now, an inverter approved in one state can be a problem in the next one over. Same product. Different rulebook. Different paperwork.
That’s being replaced with one national set of rules.
In September 2026, Australia’s energy ministers endorsed the Consumer Energy Na…
NSW Leads Push for Mandatory Solar Panel Recycling
NSW is moving on mandatory solar panel recycling. On 21 September 2026 the Government released a draft regulation that would make panel brand owners pay to collect and recycle their own products.
Not homeowners. The companies that sell the panels.
It is a proposal f…
Can a CEC-Approved Battery Lose Approval After Installation?
On 15 September 2026, seven battery models lost their spot on the approved products list. A CEC approved battery is not approved for life. The listing is a live status. It can be suspended, and it can be pulled.
If your battery was installed before the suspension date, you a…
Solar for Renters: Are Plug-In Systems the Answer?
Solar for renters has sat in the too-hard basket for years. No roof of your own. No say over what goes on it. No simple way to cut a bill that keeps climbing.
That is starting to shift. Every state and territory has now agreed to work with the Commonwealth to make plug-in so…
Will Data Centres Make Your Power Bill Go Up?
Australia’s data centres are about to use nearly seven times more electricity than they do today, going from around 5 TWh a year to 34 TWh by 2035–36. So will data centres push up your power bill? They might, and it’s being decided right now in rooms you’re not in. A roof full…
South Australia Solar Just Powered the Grid in Winter
South Australia just proved that solar is capable of supporting the electricity grid. In a recent event observed by the AEMO, rooftop solar met 99.9% of grid demand setting a new record for winter.
Here is what happened:
What South Australia’s solar record actually was…
Plug-in Solar & batteries in Australia
There’s are Solar and Battery systems you can plug straight into a wall socket, No electrician needed. Plug-in Solar is perfect for renters or someone who owns an apartment. It’s called the Sigenergy SigenMate 2700 Ultra which launched in July 2026 and people overseas are alrea…
How to Get 3 Free Hours of Energy With AGL, Origin and Energy Australia
Free electricity between 11am and 2pm. The plan was to have all energy retailers providing the solar sharer offer by now but it’s all gotten very complicated and here’s why.
AGL and Origin have both launched Solar Sharer plans this year. Energy Australia hasn’t yet. The actu…
What Does a NatHERS Rating Actually Mean?
When it comes to the energy efficiency your home gets scored on two things: how comfortable it stays without the assistance of air conditioning, and how much energy it uses.
That’s your NatHERS rating and it’s actually two separate scores. A new interest-free loan can now he…
How NSW’s $15,000 Interest-Free Solar Loan Works
The NSW Government has introduced the Home Energy Saver Scheme to help homeowners with the upfront cost of electrifying their homes. From 17 June 2026, eligible households can borrow up to $15,000 for solar and other energy upgrades at zero interest, then repay it over as long…
ACT Sustainable Household Scheme Changes July 2026
Three changes to the ACT Sustainable Household Scheme are coming on July 1st 2026. The major one raises the Home Energy Loan cap to $20,000, so if you’ve been putting off a home battery, this helps cover one.
The updates will also tighten EV eligibility and add e-cargo bikes…
Government Grants for Sports Clubs: Up to $100,000 for Energy Upgrades in 2026
There are now federal government grants for sports clubs covering solar panels, batteries, LED lighting, and other energy upgrades, worth between $25,000 and $100,000 per club. Round 1 of the sports club energy grants 2026 program opens on 11 June and closes on 8 July, giving c…