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Anker SOLIX X1 Battery Review: Is It the Right Choice for Your Home in 2025?
Written By Donna Wentworth
September 1, 2025
You’ve just been quoted a battery you’ve never heard of — the Anker SOLIX X1. You’re probably thinking: “Why this brand? Is it reliable? And why aren’t they offering me a Tesla or something I recognise?”
That’s a fair reaction. Especially when you’re making a five-figure inve…
Will You Miss Out on the Battery Rebate While Waiting for Installation?
Written By Donna Wentworth
August 21, 2025
Will You Miss Out on the Battery Rebate While Waiting for Installation? With battery demand at an all-time high, this is the question every solar homeowner should be asking.
The short answer? Yes — you might, if you leave it too late.
The federal battery rebate drops in v…
Can You Sell Your Extra Solar Power to the Grid — And Is It Worth It?
Written By Donna Wentworth
August 14, 2025
You’ve got solar panels on your roof and, on sunny days, they produce more power than your home can use. In most cases, that extra electricity is sent to the grid — and your energy retailer pays you a credit for it, called a feed-in tariff (FiT).
Sounds simple enough, Howeve…
Bidirectional EV Charging with the Sigenergy SigenStor: A Complete Guide
Written By Donna Wentworth
August 8, 2025
You’ve got solar, you’re eyeing a battery, and your EV is the biggest “battery” you own — but using it to power your home still feels murky. Is bidirectional charging real yet in Australia? What even is it? Will it work with your car? And is a DC charger worth the price compare…
Sigenergy Sigen AC EV Charger Review: Features, Costs, Pros and Cons
Written By Donna Wentworth
August 5, 2025
Choosing the right home EV charger is as important as choosing the car itself. With so many options promising speed, smart features, and solar integration, it can be hard to tell which ones genuinely deliver.
The Sigenergy Sigen AC EV Charger is designed for both standard ho…
How to Choose a Solar Battery Size: Everything You Need To Know
Written By Donna Wentworth
August 1, 2025
Figuring out what size solar battery you need shouldn’t feel like learning a new language. Between “overnight usage,” “export limits,” and “peak sun hours,” it’s easy to feel like the more you read, the less you know.
And yet—battery size is one of the most important decisio…
I Have Solar — Why Am I Still Getting an Electricity Bill?
Written By Donna Wentworth
July 31, 2025
Still getting an electricity bill with solar? You’re not the only one. You’ve got panels on the roof, the sun’s doing its job — but then your power bill shows up, and it’s still hundreds of dollars. It’s frustrating, confusing, and honestly, it makes you wonder what went wrong…
Government Energy Rebates Drop in December 2025: Complete Guide to Claim Before Deadline
Written By Donna Wentworth
July 16, 2025
What’s Happening to the Government Energy Rebates in December 2025?
Two key rebate changes are happening at the end of 2025:
1. The Federal Solar Rebate (STCs) is Decreasing on 1 January 2026 The solar rebate most Australians claim — based on Small-scale Technology Certif…
Sigenergy vs ESY Batteries: 2025 Price & Performance Review
Written By Donna Wentworth
July 8, 2025
Not every home needs the “best” battery on the market. Some just need one that fits the power bill — and the budget.
If you’ve been tossing up between Sigenergy’s premium SigenStor and the more affordable ESY Sunhome, you’re not alone. They’re two of the most talked-about bat…
Best Energy Providers NSW 2025: Compare Rates & Plans
Written By Donna Wentworth
July 1, 2025
Choosing the Best Electricity Provider (Without Getting Ripped Off)
Picking the right electricity provider in Australia isn’t as simple as looking at a flashy rate or a juicy feed-in tariff (FiT). There’s a lot of smoke and mirrors. And what works for your neighbour might no…
Sigenergy Is No.1 in Australia Again – 3 Months in a Row
Written By Donna Wentworth
June 27, 2025
If you’re thinking about solar batteries right now, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the name Sigenergy pop up. And there’s a very good reason why: for three months straight, Sigenergy has been ranked #1 battery brand in Australia. More and more Aussie homeowners are choosing…
ESY Sunhome HM6 Battery Review – Is It the Right Choice for Your Home?
Written By Donna Wentworth
June 15, 2025
If you’re thinking about adding a battery to your solar setup, you’ve probably noticed there are a lot of options out there. Each one claims to be the smartest, most powerful, most reliable system on the market. It can be overwhelming trying to figure out which battery actually…