Are you a journalist with experience covering renewables, or a solar fanatic with professional writing experience? We might have just the role for you. SolarQuotes is looking to expand our team of writers covering solar, batteries, home EV chargers, hot water heat pumps and more. Here’s all the key details: Location: Adelaide, or remote (Australia) […]

Victoria has extended its “Solar for Apartments” program until 30 June 2027, giving more time for apartment residents and strata buildings to tap into rooftop solar and reduce power bills. Early uptake has been steady, and a new case study shows apartment solar is now moving from policy into real-world installations, with savings reaching residents. […]

Sometimes I write blog posts that are fact checks. But today’s is more a statement of fact.  And that fact is: If your electricity consumption is anywhere close to normal, it’s a bad idea to blow your your only chance to use the battery rebate on a tiny 5 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery, like the one […]

A new report from Pollinate Group shows that “energy access” isn’t always about big infrastructure. In many communities across India and Nepal, it still comes down to small, practical products — delivered by local entrepreneurs who are building incomes at the same time. SolarQuotes has been supporting Pollinate Group for nearly seven years, and we […]

If you’ve got a high-voltage stackable battery system and the DC cables between the battery and inverter don’t have mechanical protection, you’re not compliant with Australian standards and your systems could be classed as unsafe – and shut down. This column explains why, and what the standard requires. A Quick Word On Voltage Categories The […]