Independent, no-spin guides on solar and home battery storage in Australia. Real numbers, real data, brutally honest, so no installer can pull a fast one on you.
Enter your state and system size. See exactly how much you'll save from the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program, before you speak to anyone.
Calculate my rebate →The biggest question, answered straight. Real installed prices by system size and state after the STC discount, plus how to spot a cowboy quote.
See solar prices →STCs, feed-in tariffs by state and the federal battery rebate, with the fine print doorknockers conveniently skip over.
Check rebates →Realistic payback by state with sunlight and savings data, the self-consumption truth, and why the sales number is too rosy.
See payback →An honest verdict for fence-sitters: the genuine returns by state, and the specific cases where solar is not worth it yet.
Read the verdict →CEC accreditation explained, the cowboy red flags to run from, and the contract fine print that buries the nasty surprises.
How to choose →Which panels handle Australian heat, tier-one vs budget explained, and the inverter brands that actually last here.
Compare brands →Size solar by your real usage, roof space and export limits, and dodge the oversizing trap installers love to push.
Find your size →The honest 2026 maths with the federal rebate, realistic payback periods, and the cases where waiting is still smarter.
Should you add one →Full price breakdown by system size, brand and state, including the federal rebate. Know what a fair quote looks like before you get one.
See all prices →Federal rebate plus every state-level incentive in Australia. VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, ACT and NT: stacked savings explained.
Check my state →Tesla Powerwall 3 vs BYD Battery-Box vs Sungrow SBR vs Sigenergy vs Alpha-ESS. Specs, warranties, real costs and our honest verdict.
Compare brands →Payback periods, ROI by state, bill savings and the honest scenarios where a battery makes sense, and where it doesn't yet.
Read the guide →23 questions every homeowner should ask before signing an installation contract. Protect yourself from cowboy installers.
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