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General, Sizes and Prices
Off-Grid Solar: Our System Design Principles
Our goal with off-grid solar is simple: to design systems that can realistically operate without a generator. Not just in summer.Not just when everyth...
April 16, 2026
General
Solar batteries are taking off in Australia
If you’ve been thinking about a home battery, you’re not alone. The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) just reported another big jump in installs — and ther...
April 16, 2026
General, Sizes and Prices, Solar and Weather
Big Mistakes in Off-Grid Solar Design: Don’t Turn a Dream Property Into a Power Nightmare
People from the cities move onto big properties with off-grid solar and often prioritise the house, fittings, shed, and garden—leaving the off-grid so...
April 16, 2026
General
How Long Before the $2.3B Runs Dry?
Strong Solar Battery Uptake in the First Month of New Rebate Program The Clean Energy Regulator’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program, launched on 1 July 2...
April 16, 2026
General
Eligibility Criteria for Off-Grid Battery Systems
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program, launched by the Australian Government on 1 July 2025, offers substantial rebates for battery installations—includi...
April 16, 2026
General
CEC Accreditation, Approved Products, and Solar Retailer Approval: What They Actually Mean
Let’s be clear from the start:When you see terms like CEC Accredited Installer, CEC Approved Product, or NET Approved Seller (previously “CEC Approved...
April 16, 2026
General
Do I Need to Upgrade Wiring When Adding a Battery to My Off-Grid Solar System?
With battery rebates and storage options improving, many off-grid homeowners in Australia are looking to add batteries to their solar systems. But one...
April 16, 2026
General
Solar Program Efficiency: How Solar Victoria Compares Globally
Looking at these numbers, it’s no wonder the U.S. had to set up a whole agency just to chase government waste. If this trend continues, Australia migh...
April 16, 2026
General
Global Residential Solar and Battery Incentives
(Including Off-Grid Systems) Across the world, governments are encouraging households to install solar panels, battery storage, and in some cases, go ...
April 16, 2026
General
Smarter Off-Grid Solar for Australia: Why Partial Battery Backup Makes the Most Sense
Thinking about ditching the power companies for good?Going off-grid with solar is a brilliant move — but only if you set it up smart. The best way the...
April 16, 2026
General
Off-Grid Solar Battery Rebate? Yep – Under Labor’s New Plan, You’re Finally Included
If you’re running an off-grid solar setup, you’ve probably missed out on just about every battery rebate program that’s ever come out. State schemes l...
April 24, 2025
General, Off-Grid Components, Technology
Who’s Behind the World’s Lithium Batteries?
Ever wondered who actually makes the lithium batteries that power your solar setup, EV or storage system? Here’s a quick look at the biggest players i...
April 21, 2025
General
Labor’s 2025 Battery Rebate: What We Know So Far (And What’s Still Unclear)
As of now, the Cheaper Home Batteries Program does not explicitly state whether off-grid systems are eligible for the rebate. The program is designed ...
April 19, 2025
