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Australian Home Battery Incentives In 2025 (So Far)

Solar battery incentives in Australia

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to smash your electricity bills with a home battery, here’s what government support is available and where to help some Australians on their way.

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Hoymiles Unveils New Home Battery For Australia

Hoymiles LB-5D-G2 battery

There’s yet another choice for Australian home battery buyers – Hoymiles’ LB-5D-G2. While there’s missing information (nothing unusual with new solar gear launches), let’s take a look at some of its specifications.

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The Dangers Of Giant Commercial Panels On Domestic Roofs

commercial solar panels on a domestic roof

Recently I’ve seen a stirring in the solar marketplace. Big solar systems are great but the trend to giant oversized panels must be nipped in the bud. Please read on while I explain why commercial and industrial products don’t belong on domestic roofs.

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Single Vs. Double Glass Solar Panels – Which Is Better?

Double glass solar panels

To add a bit of complexity in purchase choices for solar panel buyers, there can be a toss-up between single and double/dual glass panels. So, which is better?

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Australian Rooftop Solar’s Contribution In 2024 Hits New Record

Australian rooftop solar in 2024

How much did rooftop solar power exports contribute towards mains grid consumption in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) in 2024? Take a guess and then see the answer.

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LG Energy Solution Battery Recall: A Never-Ending Story?

LG battery recall in Australia

It’s now 4 years since LG Energy Solution (LGES) first triggered a recall for some of its solar batteries and battery packs. And it ain’t over yet.

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Tiny EV Beats Legendary Landcruiser in Off-Road Challenge

The petrol proponents and diesel diehards reckon you can’t take EVs off-road. SolarQuotes has news for them.

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Loyal To Your Electricity Retailer? It Might Be Costing You Big

Australian electricity bills and the loyalty tax

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) estimates more than 80% of National Electricity Market (NEM) households are paying more for electricity than they need to.

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Australia’s DRIVEN EV Charger Rebates Near

DRIVEN EV charger subsidies - Australia

Guidelines for subsidies to support the purchase and installation of EV chargers by vehicle dealerships and EV repairers across Australia were released last week.

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Western Australia’s Lithium Miners Offered A Helping Hand

Lithium mining in Western Australia

WA’s lithium industry currently supplies around 50 per cent of the world’s needs, and the Cook Government would like to keep things that way.

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