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From 1 October 2026, subject to the regulations landing, the commercial solar rebate cap lifts from 100 kW to 1 MW. That is a great new policy for Australian businesses. The 100 kW line was arbitrary, and it had businesses putting 99 kW on roofs that could carry four times a…

Mike Chapman’s power bills used to sit at about $12,000 a year. Now he pays $900. That’s close to $11,000 a year of solar and battery savings.  Mike runs a demanding home in Wildes Meadow, in the Southern Highlands, and he did his homework before he committed. Here is h…

NSW Government figures say an all electric home can save you up to $2,771 a year. Add solar and that saving climbs towards $4,000. So, should you electrify your home? If you’re in NSW or the ACT and still on gas, then yes. For most homes, it’s worth it.  There’s one catch…

The federal government announced a tenfold increase to the cap for commercial solar rebates. The limit moves from 100 kW to 1 MW, opening the door for massive savings for commercial properties considering going green. Commercial solar rebates in Australia have worked well fo…

Colin was on the fence about a solar and battery setup. Then he told us something that decided it all “If we had the solar panels and the battery, I knew I’d use the air conditioning rather than be a tight arse.” So here’s how he runs his air conditioner with solar power and ho…

Powering your home with your EV is now legal, but is it actually the right move?  We will break down how it works, roughly how much it might cost and whether it’s the right option for you: What vehicle-to-home charging is, and how it differs from vehicle-to-grid and…

We install one battery brand. Here’s why. At Lenergy, we’ve chosen to partner with Sigenergy as a platinum installer. Right now, they’re the best home battery brand on the market, with cutting edge technology, the most advanced specs and unparalleled levels of safety. That’s…

Steven Bell’s electricity bill is now $5 a month. “My direct debit on electricity now is $5 a month, which is the lowest it can go,” he says. He lives in Port Kembla, runs a heavy-usage household, and had solar on the roof well before he added a battery. The solar battery stora…

Solar panels for landlords never used to make much sense. Now it lifts rent, resale value and your tax position. The catch is the rebates that pay for it shrink every year you wait.  If you own a rental property in NSW, the ACT or Queensland, here’s what solar actually does…

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…

Helen has lived in the same village for close on 40 years. Welby, in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. It is her home forever, and she is not moving anywhere. What changed was her power bill. It was a shock every month, and it kept getting worse. So she took action, an…

There’s no single best electricity retailer in Australia, only the best one for how your home actually uses power. We review bills every day, and this is exactly how we’d pick, situation by situation. One thing before we start. Every rate in this article is based on a typica…