I’m a man with a mission. And that mission is to decide what size battery my sister should get, while taking into account that she’ll be topping it up with free daytime electricity. If I give her a bad answer, I will still be a man — but it may become much more difficult for me to immediately prove it.
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The Best Battery Size For Solar Sharer
Vale Sam Neill: Solar Scientist
News broke yesterday that Sam Neill has passed away suddenly, and it’s spurred me to write a quick post.
The acclaimed actor was a man of many incredible talents, but a solar scientist? Who knew!
Best Solar Inverters In Australia 2026: Installer’s Choice Awards
We recently kicked off the SolarQuotes Installer’s Choice Awards with the solar panel brands installers would choose for their own homes. This week, we’re turning our attention to the inverter — the box on the wall that converts DC solar power into the 230 volts AC your home uses.
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Don’t Let An Uber Driver Install Your Solar
My son asked me the other day how he should get to the airport for a 5am flight.
Easy, I said. Book a proper taxi with a longstanding local firm. Whatever you do, don’t pre-book an Uber.
He looked at me like I’d suggested he send a fax.
Sizing My Sister’s Battery To Store Free Daytime Electricity
The good news is, my sister is getting a battery. The bad news is, she says I have to decide how large it should be, and god knows what she’ll do to me if I get it wrong. To find out how I decided what battery capacity to recommend, while taking into account her average electricity consumption, modest 6.6kW solar system, and the fact she’ll be topping up her battery with free daytime electricity — read on. But if you only want to know how I rate my chances of getting out of this unharmed, then also read on.
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Amber Pulls The Plug On Charge HQ
Amber is shutting down Charge HQ, just 18 months after acquiring one of Australia’s best-known solar EV charging services.
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Retailers Unleash Free Daytime Energy Plans (And Higher Supply Charges)
Most energy retailers have released their mandatory “Solar Sharer” free daytime electricity plans to market, but those who failed to meet the July 1 deadline or hiked daily supply charges could face the wrath of regulators.
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Solar Installers Warned As Fake Reviews Boom
SolarQuotes General Manager Trevor Glen has called on solar installers to build trust with customers through genuine reviews, amid new analysis showing a surge in searches related to buying fake testimonials.
Finding A Solar Installer In Your Suburb
If you’re thinking about installing solar, one of the first questions is usually, “Who’s a good installer in my area?” Closely followed by, “How much should I expect to pay?” and “Are there any local rules I should know about?”
To make those questions easier to answer, SolarQuotes has launched suburb pages covering locations across Australia. Each page brings together reviews of active SolarQuotes-vetted installers, average installation prices, network information and other useful details in one place. [Read more…]
Intersolar 2026: Europe’s Biggest Solar Show, In A City That Couldn’t Keep Cool
Last week I went to Intersolar Europe in Munich, and the first thing to tell you is the scale (watch my video above to get a real feel for the exhibition).
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