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Australia’s Solar Support Now Reaches 1 MW. What Changes on 1 October.
Australia has expanded federal support for larger rooftop and on-site solar projects.
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Issue7 September 2026· 7 min read🎧 Podcast
Australia Has Now Installed 100 Community Batteries. Here’s Why That Matters Even If You Don’t Own One.
Australia has now installed its 100th community battery under the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s Community Batteries Funding Initiative. That is a small number compared with the hundreds of thousands of batteries being installed in homes, but it marks an important shift in the way rooftop solar is starting to work.
Issue31 August 2026· 7 min read🎧 Podcast
Your Solar System Is Becoming Part of the Grid. South Australia Just Tested That.
It is easy to think of rooftop solar as a private appliance. Panels make electricity. Your home uses it. Anything left over goes to the grid.
Issue17 August 2026· 6 min read🎧 Podcast
Half a Million Home Batteries Is a Milestone. The Hard Part Is Making Them Work Together.
Before we get into the news, a quick note. Watts Weekly missed its usual Wednesday edition last week. Rather than publish two thin posts or pretend nothing happened, this is one combined catch-up covering the two weeks from 3 to 16 August.
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Solar RebatesBattery Storage
State-by-State Solar Battery Rebate Guide
A state-by-state breakdown of every solar battery rebate available in Australia in 2026. Victoria, NSW, Queensland, SA, WA and more — what's real, what's expired, and whether the numbers actually work for your home.
Last updated: July 2026
Solar ServicingRooftop Solar
The Complete Guide to Solar Health Checks
What does a solar health check actually include? How much should it cost? And how do you spot the "free check" scams? A plain-English guide for Australian solar owners.
Last updated: July 2026
Inverter TechnologySolar Servicing
Solar Inverter Replacement: Real Costs & Timelines
How much does it cost to replace a solar inverter in Australia? A full breakdown of hardware tiers, labour costs, the like-for-like replacement trap, and how long you should wait before acting.
Last updated: July 2026
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