Guides
Evergreen, plain-English guides to Australian solar, batteries, inverters, rebates, and the energy transition. Written by someone who works inside the industry.
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.
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.
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.
How to Tell if Your Solar is Actually Working
Is your solar system working properly? Use this simple four-step diagnostic framework — inverter light check, midday output test, smart meter test — to find out before you call a technician.
Solar Panel Degradation in Australia
Solar panels degrade over time — but how fast is normal? Learn the 0.5–0.8% annual degradation standard, what causes abnormal decline, and exactly how to make a warranty claim in Australia.
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) Explained Simply
What is a Virtual Power Plant and should you join one? A plain-English explanation of how VPPs work in Australia, the three types of offers, and the one contract clause you must check before signing.
Making Sense of Your Solar Monitoring App
Confused by your solar monitoring app? Here are the only three numbers that matter — Generation, Consumption, and Grid Flow — and why the "Consumption Not Available" message is costing you money.
The Reality of Feed-in Tariffs in 2026
Solar feed-in tariffs in Australia have dropped to as low as 3 cents per kWh. Here's why the duck curve killed the premium FiT, what the "sun tax" means for exporters, and three strategies to stay profitable.
Solar for Renters: What Are Your Options?
Can you get solar if you rent in Australia? Yes — but not in the way most people think. A guide to split-incentive agreements, solar sharing schemes, community energy, and portable power stations for renters.
Commercial Solar for Small Businesses
Small businesses get the fastest return on investment from solar — often under four years. Here's why the load profile is perfect, how to use the instant asset write-off, and the procurement mistakes that cost businesses thousands.