If you’ve seen “balcony solar” or “plug-in solar” panels advertised online, you might be wondering why you can buy one but can’t legally use it in Australia yet. That’s about to change. ABC News recently reported that balcony solar could soon become legal and here’s where things stand as of
Shared solar and home batteries for apartment buildings have picked up real momentum this year, and the technology behind them is genuinely improving. But if you live in an apartment and you’re excited about finally getting a battery, there’s a gap between “the product now exists” and “you’ll have one
Most people find out the hard way why a home battery installer checklist matters. The system’s on. The little indicator light is glowing a reassuring green. The installers are already halfway to their van, tools slung over their shoulders, already mentally on to their next job of the day. You
Australia’s home battery market is growing rapidly, giving more households the opportunity to store solar energy, reduce their reliance on the electricity grid and potentially lower their energy bills. But as more consumers invest in batteries and other new energy technologies, making sure they are properly protected has become increasingly
A home battery is a significant purchase, and most of the costly mistakes don’t show up on install day they show up months later, as an unexpected bill, a blackout that doesn’t work the way you expected, or a warranty that doesn’t cover what you assumed it did. The good
Australian home battery market has reached a major milestone. According to recent comments from Chris Bowen, the Federal Government’s battery initiatives have now helped deliver over 10 gigawatt hours (GWh) of installed battery capacity across more than 360,000 households.That’s not just a big number it’s a clear signal that home batteries
From 1 May 2026, battery rebates across Australia have officially changed not just in value, but in how they’re structured.If you’re planning a battery, this is the key update: The rebate is no longer applied evenly across the entire battery size. Instead, it now follows a tiered structure, which means
Victoria is set to introduce a major change to how households use electricity, with a new program offering three hours of free power every day.Known as the Midday Power Saver, the initiative is scheduled to launch on 1 October 2026 and could reduce energy bills for millions of households across
Australia’s federal battery rebate is changing from 1 May 2026, and while the program is expanding overall, the way the discount is calculated is being adjusted.For homeowners, this means one key thing: The rebate is still available but in many cases, it will be lower than earlier in 2026At the
