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How David Cut His Electricity Bills With Solar Battery Storage

Written By Donna Wentworth

August 21, 2026

In 2023, David Duncan opened a power bill for over $3,000 in a single quarter. His most recent bill was $58. That’s thousands in solar battery savings.  David and his family live near Trangie, in western NSW. Solar on its own halved their bills. The battery did the rest…

5 Things To Do If You Are Considering Solar

Written By Donna Wentworth

August 19, 2026

More than four in ten Australian homes now have rooftop solar. So you are not a guinea pig. If you are considering solar panels in Australia and have no idea where to start, that is the most common place to be. Hundreds of companies. Thousands of products. Prices all over th…

500,000 Home Batteries Installed: What Australia Learned

Written By Donna Wentworth

August 17, 2026

More than 500,000 home batteries have been installed across Australia since July 2025. That is a real milestone, worth celebrating.  60.8% of installations inspected by the Clean Energy Regulator up to April 2026 were found to be substandard. That’s the part that gets f…

The Commercial Solar Rebate Is Bigger. The Work Isn’t Done 

Written By Donna Wentworth

August 14, 2026

From 1 October 2026, subject to the regulations landing, the commercial solar rebate cap lifts from 100 kW to 1 MW. That is a great new policy for Australian businesses. The 100 kW line was arbitrary, and it had businesses putting 99 kW on roofs that could carry four times a…

Mike’s Solar and Battery Savings Are $11,000 a Year

Written By Donna Wentworth

August 12, 2026

Mike Chapman’s power bills used to sit at about $12,000 a year. Now he pays $900. That’s close to $11,000 a year of solar and battery savings.  Mike runs a demanding home in Wildes Meadow, in the Southern Highlands, and he did his homework before he committed. Here is h…

Should I Electrify My Home? What It’s Worth in NSW and the ACT

Written By Donna Wentworth

August 10, 2026

NSW Government figures say an all electric home can save you up to $2,771 a year. Add solar and that saving climbs towards $4,000. So, should you electrify your home? If you’re in NSW or the ACT and still on gas, then yes. For most homes, it’s worth it.  There’s one catch…

Commercial Solar Rebates in Australia: Fixing the Missing Middle

Written By Donna Wentworth

August 6, 2026

The federal government announced a tenfold increase to the cap for commercial solar rebates. The limit moves from 100 kW to 1 MW, opening the door for massive savings for commercial properties considering going green. Commercial solar rebates in Australia have worked well fo…

How Colin Runs His Air Conditioner With Solar Power

Written By Donna Wentworth

August 5, 2026

Colin was on the fence about a solar and battery setup. Then he told us something that decided it all “If we had the solar panels and the battery, I knew I’d use the air conditioning rather than be a tight arse.” So here’s how he runs his air conditioner with solar power and ho…

Can You Power Your Home With Your EV? The Real Cost of Vehicle-to-Home Charging

Written By Donna Wentworth

August 4, 2026

Powering your home with your EV is now legal, but is it actually the right move?  We will break down how it works, roughly how much it might cost and whether it’s the right option for you: What vehicle-to-home charging is, and how it differs from vehicle-to-grid and…

Why We Choose Sigenergy

Written By Donna Wentworth

July 28, 2026

We install one battery brand. Here’s why. At Lenergy, we’ve chosen to partner with Sigenergy as a platinum installer. Right now, they’re the best home battery brand on the market, with cutting edge technology, the most advanced specs and unparalleled levels of safety. That’s…

Steven Reduced His Electricity Bill to $5 a Month

Written By Donna Wentworth

July 24, 2026

Steven Bell’s electricity bill is now $5 a month. “My direct debit on electricity now is $5 a month, which is the lowest it can go,” he says. He lives in Port Kembla, runs a heavy-usage household, and had solar on the roof well before he added a battery. The solar battery stora…

Solar panels for landlords? The Investment Case for Rental Properties

Written By Donna Wentworth

July 22, 2026

Solar panels for landlords never used to make much sense. Now it lifts rent, resale value and your tax position. The catch is the rebates that pay for it shrink every year you wait.  If you own a rental property in NSW, the ACT or Queensland, here’s what solar actually does…