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Sunbank Solar Batteries

Achieving energy independence with solar panels and batteries

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Becoming energy independent from big energy retailers is a common goal for Australian households trying to keep more money in their back pocket. With solar panels, batteries and virtual power plants, households are able to both save money on…

Product Spotlight: HIVE Solar Battery

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Home solar battery storage is the talk of energy-conscious homeowners. Solar batteries are gaining attention because they can help homeowners lower energy bills and beat the rising cost of electricity. Choosing the right solar battery is more…

What is the Solar Battery Rebate in Victoria?

As the Solar Homes Package rolls out its next stage of rebates, the new solar battery rebate interests most Victorians eagerly wanting to reduce their reliance on the grid. To help households store excess solar energy generated by rooftop…

Solar batteries and why you need one

Eating healthily, maintaining a social life, stopping the next episode from auto-playing. Life is hard enough without paying inflated electricity prices. With almost two million Australian households investing in solar, the push for energy…

Australian solar rebates and subsidies in 2019

Energy affordability and blackouts are issues affecting millions of Australian households. States, territories and the Federal Government have established and announced various financial incentives to make the adoption of solar technology a…

Solar batteries – is the technology there yet?

Following the recent installation of the 2 millionth solar installation in Australia, more solar homeowners are solving solar’s greatest dilemma of storage – storing generated power in a battery. This innovative technology which was once…

Benefits of Installing Solar

State Government-funded rebates or subsidies and Federal financial incentives for installing solar would prompt many to think, what are the benefits of installing solar, what will it do for me? Here are the benefits of installing solar explained.  Save…
Solar Panel Santa

Tips to Power your Christmas with Solar

With Christmas not too far away, many households are planning their annual celebration, this may mean a huge spike in energy consumption due to the number of occupants in the home. Many opt for a late-lunch Christmas feast, it’s not too early…
Off Grid

Can I go off the grid?

The prevalence of blackouts and the growing uncertainty has prompted many Australian homeowners to consider an off-grid solution. Here’s an explanation of what is involved when switching off-grid.  Total energy independence It may seem…