Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

NSW Solar Battery Subsidy: Here’s What We Know 

New South Wales battery incentive

The NSW Government is launching an initiative aiming to make solar batteries more affordable for households and businesses. But those keen on grabbing an incentive will have to wait a bit before getting one installed. [Read more…]

Electricity Prices Update: Who Saves And Who Gets Slugged

Electricity offer determinations

Final decisions were published yesterday for regulated electricity offers in several Australian states. Find out what this means and how it might affect you. [Read more…]

Maxeon Cops Nasdaq Non-Compliance Notice

Maxeon Nasdaq non-compliance

Producer of SunPower solar panels, Singapore-headquartered Maxeon (NASDAQ: MAXN) says it has received a notice of non-compliance from Nasdaq, an American stock exchange. Here’s why. [Read more…]

Victorian Blackout Bunker Rollout Nears Completion

Energy resilience - Victoria

Another energy resilience hub was launched in Victoria yesterday – and some Victorian households have already set up their own (of sorts). [Read more…]

Australia Still The Lucky Country For Home Solar

Solar prices in 2024 - AU vs. UK, USA, Canada and NZ

Home solar power system prices remain far cheaper in Australia than in the USA, UK, Canada and New Zealand. Here’s how they compare. [Read more…]

Bluetti EP760 Home Battery Now Available In Australia 

Bluetti EP760 Home Battery review

Best known in Australia for its off-grid/camping solar and energy storage solutions, Bluetti has expanded into grid-connected home batteries. So, is the EP760 any good? [Read more…]

Power Bill Rebates: Winners All Round – Or Not?

Electricity bill rebates

While every Australian household was a winner of sorts in the Federal Budget in relation to electricity bills, it’s been claimed those who need the rebate most will benefit the least. [Read more…]

Amber Electric’s NSW SmartShift Customers Clean Up

Amber Electric Smartshift

NSW home battery owners participating in Amber Electric’s SmartShift collectively did pretty well from recent wholesale electricity price spikes. But making the most of SmartShift is best suited to the adventurous and energy nerds. [Read more…]

Solar Panel Prices: How Low Will They Go?

Polysilicon and solar panel prices

Solar polysilicon producers have gone from rolling in cash to crying poor in a relatively short timeframe – such is the nature of the “solar coaster” that we’ve become accustomed to over the years. But it’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good. [Read more…]

More Victorian Solar Homes Program Tweakery

Victorian Solar Homes program Notice to Market

Businesses participating in Victoria’s Solar Homes program will have additional requirements come into force on July 1 this year. Here’s a summary. [Read more…]

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