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Battery Supply Update
The state's battery rebate scheme is beginning to catch up after a rocky start, with more units flowing through and installers gradually working down the backlog. That said, some of the most popular...
01 October 2025 Read morekW vs kWh
01 September 2025A simple guide for homeowners considering solar When researching solar and batteries, you'll quickly come across two terms that sound almost identical: kW and kWh. While they're related, they mean...
Read moreBattery Shortages in Queensland
01 August 2025Battery Demand Surge Causing Shortages in Queensland’s Solar Market Queensland is experiencing a battery boom, driven by growing interest in energy independence and new government...
Read moreErgon Tariff Update
01 July 2025From 1 July 2025, new residential electricity tariffs will take effect across regional Queensland under Ergon Energy’s updated pricing structure. These changes, approved by the Australian Energy...
Read moreAustralia’s New Federal Battery Rebate
01 June 2025A Smart Investment—If You Choose Wisely Starting July 1, 2025, the Australian Government will launch the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, a nationwide initiative aimed at making home battery storage...
Read morePowerPlus Energy Whispr-7 Review
01 May 2025PowerPlus Energy and Redx enter Technology Partnership to Deliver High-Quality Energy Storage Solutions The PowerPlus Energy Whispr-7 was soft launched at the Smart Energy Conference earlier...
Read moreSigenStor System Review
01 April 2025As battery system technology continues to improve, new products are making their way into the Australian market. One of these brands is Sigenergy. Sigenergy, particularly its SigenStor system,...
Read moreCharging an EV at home
01 March 2025There are several ways to charge an EV at home, each with specific requirements for connecting to the Ergon network. Charging from a Powerpoint Some EVs include a three-pin charging cable that plugs...
Read moreHow big?
01 February 2025One of the most common questions we hear is, “What size solar system should I install?” Our advice? Install as much as your roof, budget, and local network limits allow. We’ve never had a...
Read moreLiving “Off the Grid”
01 December 2024When the term “living off-the -grid” is used, many people think it means growing your own food, storing your own water, making your own clothes, and the like. All these things have their own...
Read moreAll Energy Conference
01 November 2024The annual All Energy Conference was held a couple of weeks ago in Melbourne. It is always exciting to see what new technologies are being worked on and what the future holds for the renewable energy...
Read moreSolar panel recycling
01 October 2024The typical lifespan of a solar panel is about 25 to 30 years. During this period, panels are designed to maintain a high efficiency, with performance warranties usually guaranteeing about 80% output...
Read moreSolar Battery FAQs
01 August 2024What does a battery storage system look like? A battery storage system typically consists of a battery or series of batteries, an inverter, and a control system. The battery stores excess solar...
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