Solar, battery and rebate news for South Australian and Victorian homes and businesses, from the Solar Beat team.
Zero output or a sudden drop? These are the 10 most common reasons solar stops working, the safe checks you can do yourself, and when to call a licensed electrician.
How federal solar STCs, the battery discount and Victoria’s Solar Homes rebate stack on one quote, with four worked examples for Adelaide and Melbourne.
How STCs are calculated, what they are worth for 6.6kW, 10kW and 13kW systems in Adelaide and Melbourne, and why the discount shrinks every January.
Time-of-use pricing makes midday cheap and evenings expensive. See the 2026–27 windows in SA and Victoria and whether flat or time-of-use suits your solar home.
Got a small, ageing solar system? Compare adding panels, installing a second system or replacing it outright, including STCs, the SA 44c tariff and backstop rules.
Exported solar earns a few cents; solar you use at home saves up to 59c/kWh. Here are 15 ways to lift your self-consumption, from timers to hot water and batteries.
Where V2G stands in Australia in 2026: approved bidirectional chargers, compatible EVs, network rules in SA and Victoria, retailer trials and how it compares with a home battery.
What a virtual power plant pays in SA and Victoria in 2026, how the SA REPS incentive works, and the warranty and plan fine print to check before you join.
A three-step method to size a home battery from your bills, check your solar can fill it, and avoid paying for capacity the federal discount barely covers.
A simple way to size solar for your home: daily usage, local sun, roof space and network limits, with a 6.6kW vs 10kW vs 13kW comparison.
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