Solar, battery and rebate news for South Australian and Victorian homes and businesses, from the Solar Beat team.
How the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program works for South Australians in 2026, estimated discounts by battery size and why to install before 1 January 2027.
How the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program works in Victoria in 2026, how much you can save and why installing before the 1 January 2027 step-down matters.
The Solar Homes solar panel rebate is still up to $1,400 in 2026, but the income cap dropped to $150,000 on 1 July. Eligibility, how to apply and what else you can claim.
South Australian feed-in tariffs in 2026, SA Power Networks’ export charge, the new Solar Sharer free-power plans and how to get the most from your solar.
Victoria no longer has a minimum feed-in tariff. Learn what retailers pay in 2026, the new 11am–4pm solar soak, the Midday Power Saver and what solar owners should do.
How to choose a home battery and a qualified installer in Adelaide in 2026: SAA accreditation, AS/NZS 5139, battery sizing, leading brands and questions to ask.
From 2027 new Victorian homes must be all-electric and end-of-life gas hot water must be replaced with electric. Here’s what changes and how to save up to $2,030.
Fixed vs flexible solar exports in South Australia, Smarter Homes remote disconnection rules and what the August 2026 backstop test means for your solar.
What the Victorian Energy Upgrades program covers in 2026, including new ceiling insulation discounts, air conditioning changes and how it stacks with solar and battery incentives.
Why Adelaide businesses are investing in commercial solar and batteries in 2026: incentives, system sizes, SA network rules and how to size for a fast payback.
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