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☀️🔌 Unlocking the mysteries of home energy Down Under. Also, get 3 quotes for Solar, Batteries & EV Chargers from vetted installers.

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AS/NZS 5139 recommends smoke alarms for rooms containing indoor battery systems, but local regulations may make them compulsory. We compare Australian requirements, smoke versus heat detection, and interconnection considerations.
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Does Your Home Battery Need A Smoke Alarm?

Does your home battery need a smoke alarm? We compare Australian state and territory requirements and safety advice.

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At 28 kWh/100 km, an electric ute costs about $8.40/100 km on grid power, or under $1 on solar, versus $25.65 for a diesel at $2.85/L. The catches: towing range, payload limits and charger access.
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Diesel Price Surge Fuels The Case For Electric Utes

Thinking about escaping diesel prices in an electric ute? Here’s what to know about EV charging for tradies and weekend warriors.

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Firmware 26.34 lets Powerwall control the Gen 3 Wall Connector directly, enabling Charge on Solar for any EV plus tariff- and forecast-based Low-Cost Charging. Here’s what changed for mixed-brand systems.
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Tesla Pulls Off Its Most Unlikely Stunt Yet

Tesla showed off something last week I never thought I'd see.

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Tesla has two new updates for Australian owners, one for solar charging and one for powering devices from your car. Here are the catches.
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Tesla's Latest Updates Let Power Flow Both Ways

Tesla's Wall Connector can now charge any EV on solar if you have a Powerwall, and new Teslas get V2L. Here's what changed and the drawbacks.

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Who are Victoria’s top-rated solar installers for 2026? The same three names are back on the podium, but two have swapped places at the top. solarquotes.com.au/blog/vict…

Victoria’s Best-Rated Solar Installers: 2026

Which Victorian solar installers came out on top in 2026? We reveal the top three in SolarQuotes’ annual installer rankings

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Ready for Amber’s price rollercoaster? GoodWe batteries and BYD cars are joining the ride, but there’s a catch. solarquotes.com.au/blog/good…

GoodWe & BYD Strap In For Amber's Wild Ride

GoodWe owners can now board the Amber wholesale rollecoaster, while BYD Sealion 7 drivers can join a V2G trial.

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Could a jet ski one day power your home? From robot legs to electric Porsches, here’s the strangest electric tech we spotted at Everything Electric Sydney. solarquotes.com.au/blog/elec…

Electric Tech: From Robot Legs To A Jet Ski That Could Power Your House

Robotic legs, jet skis that double as home batteries - here's some of the strangest new energy tech trends.

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Should you buy the cheapest battery? One retired engineer got a yes from us, with strict conditions. Find out if you’re anything like him. solarquotes.com.au/blog/shou…

Should You Buy The Cheapest Battery? Only If You're This Bloke.

Can you get away with a cheap home battery and a dodgy installer? Possibly, but only if you're qualified and follow these 6 rules...

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Is the solar rebate really about to disappear? The scheme has an end date, yet it now reaches batteries and bigger systems. Here’s what that means for you. solarquotes.com.au/blog/the-…

The Solar Rebate Ends In 2030: What Comes Next?

Australia’s solar rebate ends after 2030. Has it done its job, and what will the end of STCs mean for electrification?

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Do you need a different app for every step of an EV road trip? Here's whether one app can handle planning, charging and Plan B. solarquotes.com.au/blog/one-…

Can One App Handle An Australian EV Road Trip?

Can one app handle an Australian EV road trip? We look at route planning, chargers, navigation, and payment to see what you need.

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Who's Western Australia's top-rated solar installer for 2026? A familiar name holds on to first, while a new contender moves into second. solarquotes.com.au/blog/west…

WA’s Best-Rated Solar Installers: 2026

Which WA solar installers came out on top in 2026? We reveal the top three in SolarQuotes’ annual installer rankings.

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Can't find free daytime power where you live? Solar Sharer only covers three regions, but there are other ways to save. solarquotes.com.au/blog/no-s…

No Solar Sharer Where You Live? Every Alternative, By State

Solar Sharer only runs in NSW, SA and South East Queensland. Here's what Victoria, the ACT, Tasmania, WA, the NT and regional Queensland get.

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