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The honest answer isn't "as big as your roof". It's set by which side of Sydney you live in and most people find out after they've signed. Here's a situation we see regularly. A homeowner in western Sydney is quoted a 13kW system. It fits the roof, the price looks fine, they sign. Then they discover their network will only let them send 5kW to the grid at any moment. For several hours in the middle of every sunny day, the inverter is throttling itself back and the extra capac

You're about to hand someone $15,000–$30,000 and let them bolt hardware to your roof for the next twenty-five years. The amount of due diligence most people do is read a Google review page the installer curated themselves. Every check below is free, public, and takes minutes. Do them on whoever you're considering, including the companies we quote. 1. Check the licence on the NSW public register In NSW, all electrical work must be done by a licensed contractor, with no minimum

Thinking about home batteries but daunted by the price tag? The Albanese government's "Cheaper Home Batteries" initiative aims to change that. This blog breaks down the key aspects of the proposed program, giving you a clear picture of who qualifies, how much you could save, when it kicks in and whether you should wait before installing. We'll explore the financial incentives, eligibility requirements, and the broader impact of this plan on Australia's energy future. The Prog

Thinking about going solar? That's fantastic! Harnessing the power of the sun is a smart move for your wallet and the planet. But before...

Simply put, no upfront cost solar means you don't pay anything upfront to get solar installed. There are many ways to do this with the two most common ways being a '0% interest loan' and a green loan. Whats the difference? 0% Interest Loan Take out a loan that is 0% interest usually over a 5 year term with a finance provider (most common ones are Humm, Brighte and Plenti). This means you can install solar, save money on your energy bill and use it to pay off your solar system

In Australia, solar power systems help offset energy bills through a couple of key mechanisms: self-consumption and feed-in tariffs. Here's a breakdown: 1. Self-Consumption: Direct Use: When your solar panels generate electricity, that power is first used to run the appliances in your home or business. This reduces the amount of electricity you need to draw from the grid. Essentially, you're using "free" solar power instead of paying your electricity retailer for grid pow