Last updated: 16 September 2025 Tesla and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) have announced a safety recall of certain Powerwall 2 batteries. The recall applies to a subset of units sold between November 2020 and June 2022, following the discovery of a manufacturing defect in some lithium-ion cells
When choosing a solar battery system, one of the most important factors is ensuring your inverter and battery are compatible. In Australia, some installers pair Solis inverters with Dyness batteries to create a complete storage solution. This article explains how the Solis & Dyness Combo in Australia works, what it
Introduction Adding a solar battery is one of the smartest ways to increase your home’s energy independence. But here’s the catch: most existing solar systems in Australia were installed with a standard inverter, which only manages solar panels. If you want to add a battery, you’ll often need a different
Published: 22 August 2025 Australia’s new federal solar battery rebate has had an immediate impact, with thousands of households taking up the incentive in its very first month. From 1 July 2025, Australians became eligible to claim a rebate worth around 30% off the cost of a new solar battery when
Introduction Sungrow vs GoodWe: If you’ve started comparing solar batteries for your home, there’s a good chance two names keep coming up: Sungrow and GoodWe. Both brands are major inverter manufacturers, both have Clean Energy Council–approved batteries eligible for rebates, and both sit within our recommended list of batteries for
Introduction Sungrow vs Sigenergy: When comparing solar batteries in Australia, two names now come up more often than ever: Sungrow and Sigenergy. Sungrow has been in Australia for over a decade, building a reputation for reliable, scalable, and affordable battery storage. Sigenergy, on the other hand, is a newcomer but one
2025 Energy Bill Relief Fund Extension for Embedded Network Customers If you live in an apartment, retirement village, caravan park, or shop within a shopping center, chances are you’re on an embedded electricity network and may have missed out on earlier energy bill relief. That’s now changed. As of 1 July
The Victorian Government has announced a new $100 Power Saving Bonus, offering direct relief to eligible concession card holders from 25 August 2025. This is separate from the $150 Energy Bill Relief payment currently available to embedded network customers. If you or someone you know holds an eligible concession card, here’s
In July 2025, the Clean Energy Council (CEC) approved the Hinen B8900M home battery range for use in Australia. This approval means installers can now officially supply and install these models, and homeowners can be confident they meet local safety and compliance standards. With Australia’s battery market growing rapidly, every new
