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Dad, scientist and energy nerd Josh Mylne reckons his solar panels, battery, heat-pump and induction cooktop will pay for themselves in well under 10 years. And he has the data to prove it - see it here.
 
Have you checked to see if your council offers rebates for sustainability stuff? It may be work checking into as some do. For example, Sydney's Randwick City Council has buckets of solar, battery and sustainability rebates.
 
And while on the topic of rebates, ACT pensioners interested in installing solar panels or ditching gas may be eligible for rebates of up to $2,500 towards each. Find out more and how to apply here.
 
More news below!
 
Don't forget you can get 3 solar quotes from trusted solar installers at our website - and everyone can also stay in touch with what's happening on SQ via our Facebook page.
 
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Solar + Battery + Electrification Payback Under 10 Years? No Worries!
Investing in a residential home battery and solar system is generally considered feasible only if the payback falls within the battery warranty period – typically 10 years. According to this bloke, that’s easily doable.
 
Randwick City Council Solar, Battery & Other Rebates Explained
There are a lot of local councils in Australia, but there’s none better than Sydney’s Randwick Council. Their incentives are so generous a household could receive rebates of up to…
 
ACT Pensioner Rebates For Solar & To Help Ditch Gas: How To Apply
If you’re an ACT pensioner interested in getting solar panels installed; provided you live in your own home, I have good news. To help meet a target of zero net emissions by 2045, the ACT Government is offering a rebate of up to $2,500. But this isn’t the only good news.
 
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THE GOOD SOLAR GUIDE - READ ONLINE FREE!

7 Steps To Tiny Bills For Australian Homeowners - An Amazon Best-Seller!

The Good Solar Guide, authored by SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock, demystifies the solar buying process in Australia; showing you how many panels you need, which panel brands to buy, which to avoid, and how to find a great installer.

The seven-step process revealed in this book, developed over 10 years in the industry, walks you through understanding, evaluating, buying, installing and using solar to deliver on its promise of tiny electricity bills. Order the book (available in paperback or Kindle) or read the whole book online free! Yes, for free. Crazy eh?

SOLAR NEWS

SolarEdge Goes Native On Flexible Solar Exports
Inverter, optimiser and battery storage manufacturer SolarEdge has claimed a first in relation to an upcoming requirement in South Australia for flexible solar exports support.
 
Qcells Beefs Up Q.MAXX Solar Panels
Solar panel and battery manufacturer Qcells says Australian ordering is ready to rock for its new Q.MAXX BLK-G5+ and Q.MAXX-G5+ modules.
 
Final Green Light For Nuclear SMR Design From US Feds
It’s official – the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published its final rule giving the thumbs-up to NuScale Power’s small modular reactor, the first SMR design certified by the NRC.
 
UWA On Its Way To Energy Carbon Neutrality
The University of Western Australia is aiming to be an “energy-neutral” campus by 2025, and of course solar energy is playing a role
 
Peter Dutton’s Home Battery Claim Half-Baked
Opposition leader Peter Dutton’s assumptions about home battery performance could do with some tweaking.
 
Climate Change A Hot Topic For SA’s City Of Onkaparinga
Police were called to a council meeting in Adelaide’s southern suburbs last Monday night after things got a little heated. One of the items on the agenda was in relation to climate change.
 
2022 A Weird Year For Australian Home Solar
New figures from the Clean Energy Regulator provide an initial look at the number of small-scale solar power system installations in Australia last year.
 
Towards Net-Zero: Critical Minerals Grants Guidelines Released
The Albanese Government has released guidelines for a new grants program to support the development of Australia’s critical minerals sector, which has the potential to play a much bigger role in global efforts to slash greenhouse gas emissions.
  
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SOLAR TOOLS & REVIEWS

There's a bunch of hardware and installer reviews along with handy and easy to use tools and calculators on SolarQuotes. Find them by clicking here.

FRESH IS BEST

If you're yet to get 3 obligation-free solar quotes from our network of trusted installers, or perhaps you didn't go ahead on a set of quotes issued previously for whatever reason and still want to install solar, now is a great time to submit for fresh quotes!

SUBMIT YOUR SOLAR REVIEW

If you're an Australian solar power system owner and would like to share a review of your solar panels, inverters, battery or installer with other potential Australian PV buyers to assist them in a purchase decision, SolarQuotes is the place to do it!
 
Please note in the case of solar panel and inverter reviews, the equipment should have been installed for at least one year.
 
Submit a review: Panels | Inverters | Batteries | Installers 
 
Pick up some tips on writing a review.

FINN'S "101" GUIDES

Understanding Solar
This runs through the basics of residential solar energy and the components that make up the system. It demystifies the magic turning sunlight into clean power for your home that can save you a bundle of cash on your electricity bills, and clearly explains some important concepts you should understand.
 
Buying Solar
My original guide, updated for 2022 that also includes a printable and video version. Now you have a basic understanding of all the bits that make up a solar power system and how they work to generate electricity, it’s time to think about getting quotes. After reading this, you’ll be able to communicate effectively with a salesperson and be confident you’re paying the right amount of money for a properly-sized system with the right components  – and from the right installer.
 
Owning Solar
The panels are now on your rooftop and the installers have packed up and left. What should you do now and how can you make the most of the new valuable addition to your home? From checking the installation to maximising electricity bill savings, find the answers here.
 
Understanding Home Batteries
This chapter will provide you an understanding of solar batteries – and will help you determine if installing one is right for you. It covers topics such as how a home battery works, the different types of energy storage and how energy storage can save you money.
 
Buying Solar Batteries
My guide to buying solar battery storage provides useful advice on how to go about purchasing a good quality home battery system installation at a reasonable price – and how to identify some of the traps. By reading this, you’ll be better equipped to make a solid purchase decision.
 
Owning A Battery System
As the proud new owner of home energy storage, you’ll want to make the most of it. This chapter provides very useful information about owning a battery system and maximising the benefits it can provide.
 
EV Charging 101
This comprehensive guide covers pretty much everything you’ll need to know about EV charging at home and away from it; and all explained clearly.