Reliable Off-Grid Power in Kangaroo Valley
Reliable off-grid power is one of the most important aspects of survival for living in rural Australia.
Recently we installed a 17 kW solar system with 40 kWh of battery storage on a property in the hills above Kangaroo Valley. Fully off-grid. No poles, no wires, no re…
The problem with cheap home battery quotes
Same home, same battery but two different quotes?. One is a little more than you hoped. The other is so cheap it stops you in your tracks….and here’s why that’s the one you should worry about.
Most people read that gap as a win. It is better read as a question. Cheap home ba…
How to Set a Force Charging Schedule on Your Sigenergy Battery
The Solar Sharer Offer gives eligible homes at least three hours of free daytime electricity, so it pays to have your battery charging from the grid while that power costs nothing. This guide shows you how to set a force charging schedule on a Sigenergy SigenStor in the mySigen…
How David Cut His Electricity Bills With Solar Battery Storage
In 2023, David Duncan opened a power bill for over $3,000 in a single quarter. His most recent bill was $58. That’s thousands in solar battery savings.
David and his family live near Trangie, in western NSW. Solar on its own halved their bills. The battery did the rest…
5 Things To Do If You Are Considering Solar
More than four in ten Australian homes now have rooftop solar. So you are not a guinea pig.
If you are considering solar panels in Australia and have no idea where to start, that is the most common place to be. Hundreds of companies. Thousands of products. Prices all over th…
500,000 Home Batteries Installed: What Australia Learned
More than 500,000 home batteries have been installed across Australia since July 2025. That is a real milestone, worth celebrating.
60.8% of installations inspected by the Clean Energy Regulator up to April 2026 were found to be substandard. That’s the part that gets f…
The Commercial Solar Rebate Is Bigger. The Work Isn’t Done
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’s Solar and Battery Savings Are $11,000 a Year
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…
Should I Electrify My Home? What It’s Worth in NSW and the ACT
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…
Commercial Solar Rebates in Australia: Fixing the Missing Middle
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…
How Colin Runs His Air Conditioner With Solar Power
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…
Can You Power Your Home With Your EV? The Real Cost of Vehicle-to-Home Charging
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…