The NSW Battery Rebate Launches This Week – Here’s What You Need To Know

Months after being announced, NSW’s battery ‘rebate’ (which isn’t technically a rebate) is due to launch on November 1st.

If you’re a homeowner looking to claim it, here’s what you need to know. [Read more…]

Battery Owners: Why You Still See Small Energy Imports Despite a Full Battery


The only thing that’s grown more than electricity bills recently is the number of new solar power systems installed with batteries. I’m guessing a close third is the growth of my inbox, specifically with questions about small unwanted energy imports. Read on while I explain; please, stop emailing me…

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Grid-Charging Home Batteries: Not All Are Equal

Charing solar batteries from the mains grid

Generally, home batteries can charge from the grid – but not always. Discover those that will, those that won’t and batteries we’re not sure about. [Read more…]

17 Key Insights from Tesla’s Powerwall 3 Training

Tesla powerwall 3 training room
Tesla’s Powerwall 3 is starting to hit the ground in Australia. We’ve had the launch. Selected retailers are humble bragging about their latest Tesla deliveries hitting the ground, and Tesla is running installer training to get everybody ready. I went along on Friday to see what we could glean.

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Can You Install The Powerwall 3 On A Three-Phase Home?

Powerwall 3 and 3 phase explained

Australians sure are excited about the Tesla Powerwall 3, and we are getting truckloads of queries about it.

The most common question by far is:

Can I put a Powerwall 3 on my 3-phase home?

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Moving House? Best Leave The Battery Behind

battery moving house

While it’s not a hard and fast rule, my advice for home battery owners who are moving house is this: once they’re installed, batteries are better value staying put. While batteries are expensive, moving them is doubly so. [Read more…]

Powerwall 3: When It Makes Sense and When It Doesn’t

is powerwall 3 suitable

Tesla’s Powerwall 3 has just launched in Australia and caused quite a stir. But is it the right choice for every Aussie household that wants a home battery? [Read more…]

Australian Powerwall 3 Unwrapped: More Juice, More Dollars, More Questions

powerwall 3 launch signage

Tesla just held a detailed media and installer briefing about the new Tesla Powerwall 3 (PW3) in Sydney, and I was there for SolarQuotes to make sure I got answers to key technical questions no one else is likely to ask…
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Battery Ready in 2024: The Good The Bad & The Obsolete

tesa powerwall, gateway and 2 sungrow inverters

It’s been eight years since SolarQuotes first talked about what to look for in “battery-ready” solar power systems. A lot has changed since then, and many of you have been asking for an update. [Read more…]

Home Backup On The Cheap? A Buyer’s Guide to Portable Power Stations

A buyer's guide to portable powerstations

Portable power stations can provide a more affordable solution for backup power during outages, compared to conventional home batteries like the Tesla Powerwall. [Read more…]

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