Would you like a rebate to help with the cost of installing solar panels or battery storage on your home? What about a rebate to install an energy-efficient heat pump? Free hot water powered by solar – how good would that be! If you live in Victoria, there’s some good news. The state government is […]
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You can now apply for a solar panels rebate while your home is under construction
Building a new home? Did you know that you can now apply for a solar panels rebate and interest-free loan whilst your home is under construction? And did you also know that, when combined, the rebate and the loan could cut the upfront cost of your solar panels system by up to $2,800? On this […]
Solar uptake strongest in Melbourne’s outer suburbs
Households in five Melbourne outer suburbs are installing solar panels at the fastest rate in the state. Craigieburn, Point Cook, Tarneit, Clyde North, and Truganina are the top five hotspots for solar panel installations according to data published by the Victorian Government’s Solar Homes Program. 10% of Solar Victoria rebates going to just 5 suburbs! […]
Getting Victoria off gas: new plan from the Victorian Government
The Victorian Government has released a Gas Substitution Roadmap outlining how Victorian households and businesses will be encouraged to get off gas and move to clean energy alternatives. With gas prices skyrocketing due to the current energy crisis, helping people move off gas makes sense. Gas is not only one of the dirtiest types of […]
Interest-free solar finance: What to watch out for
If you’re shopping around for solar panels or battery storage, you’ll probably see advertisements for solar systems at no upfront cost. What’s being offered is a package which includes your solar system and interest-free finance. It’s a one-stop-shop solution. All you need to do is pass a credit check which generally only takes a few […]
The Future of Australia’s GreenPower Program
GreenPower is 100% renewable energy you can buy from your electricity retailer. Set up in 1997, it is a government-managed program that allows businesses and households, including renters, to tap into clean renewable energy from their retailer. Customers pay a small premium on their electricity bill which goes towards purchasing new sources of renewable energy […]
Should I wait to install battery storage?
With gaping weaknesses exposed in the Australian electricity market in recent weeks, its no surprise that demand for solar and battery storage has skyrocketed. Never before has the Australian National Electricity Market been suspended. Never before have electricity retailers told their customers to go away – or stay and be hit with a doubling of […]
Small electricity retailers “begging” customers to leave. What this means for you.
Smaller electricity retailers are telling their customers to go elsewhere or face a doubling of prices. In the last month, tens of thousands of Australian households and businesses have received a letter from their electricity retailer literally “begging them” to go away. The CEO of one retailer – Electricityinabox – wrote to customers saying “only […]
Understanding the energy crisis in Australia
Australia is in the throes of an energy crisis. For a country rich in energy resources, it seems crazy. But last week the entire east coast was facing the threat of widespread blackouts and load shedding. Wholesale energy prices were soaring. Coal and gas generators were being accused of gamesmanship, holding out for higher prices. […]
LG Battery Recall – How do you know if your battery is safe?
LG has always been regarded as a good brand for batteries and solar panels in Australia. However, in the last month LG solar customers have been hit by an escalation of its Australian battery recall notice and the company’s decision to exit the global solar panel market. At Specialized Solar, we’ve never supplied and installed […]
