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Australia’s rooftop solar fleet reached 27.57 GW in 2025, with 1.87 GW of new capacity added from January to October. More than 4.24 million households now have panels on their roof, making rooftop PV one of Australia’s biggest and most consistent energy generators. Rooftop PV remains the largest source of distributed energy in the country …
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The Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS) is designed to help households and businesses reduce their energy costs. A South Australian Government initiative which began on 1 January 2021, replacing the former Retailer Energy Efficiency Scheme (REES). How the scheme works Each year, the government gives energy companies a target for how much energy they must …
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Note: This program is closed to new applications on May 1st, 2024. Information below is for reference only. Queensland’s Battery Booster offers eligible households a $3,000–$4,000 rebate for an approved home battery of 6 kWh or more when paired with at least a 5 kW solar PV system. The program is a $10 million initiative …
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Supercharged Solar for Renters incentives landlords to install a solar PV system on their rental property by offering rebates of up to $3,500. The big winners will be renters who are expected to reduce their electricity bill of up to 6,500 households by around $700. Why landlords should care Solar can make a rental more …
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Solar Battery Size Calculator Battery Size Calculator <!doctype html> Average daily consumption (kWh/day) Use your bill (daily average) or a smart meter app. Typical Aussie homes: 12–25 kWh/day. Backup duration target (hours) For blackout resilience. 8–12 hours covers an overnight outage for most homes. Avg. load during backup (kW) Essential circuits only (lights, fridge, …
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Thinking about adding a battery to your solar system? You’re not the only one. Aussies are installing solar batteries at a record pace in 2025, chasing cheaper bills, blackout protection, and a bit of energy independence from the big power companies. But buying a battery isn’t as simple as picking the cheapest one on a …
So, you’ve got solar on the roof. You’ve probably already noticed your power bills drop, and maybe you’re even pocketing a bit of feed-in tariff money. But here’s the truth most sales guys don’t tell you — owning solar isn’t a “fit and forget” deal. Like any bit of kit, it needs some care and …
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Thinking about getting a solar battery? You’re not alone. Installing a battery is the logical next step after putting panels on the roof. They promise energy independence, blackout protection, and a way to make the most of your solar power instead of sending it all back to the grid for peanuts. But before you dive …
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As of Oct 2025, 4.24 million Aussie households have a solar system installed. Power prices keep rising, government rebates take a big chunk off the upfront cost, and we’ve got some of the best sunshine in the world. It’s no wonder solar has gone from a niche option to something you see on 30% + …
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Before You Get Quotes: 9 Beginner Questions You Need to Answer First! Thinking about going solar? Before you start getting prices on a solar system, it pays to have a few facts straight so you don’t end up with a system that doesn’t suit your needs, or worse, pay too much. Here are 9 beginner …
So, you’re thinking about going solar? Good move. But before you jump in headfirst, there are a few things you need to get straight. Solar is not a one-size-fits-all deal. The system that’s perfect for your neighbour could be a total dud for you. Let’s break it down. The first step? Understand your energy needs. …
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