The federal battery discount is front-loaded to the first 14 kWh. Here is the arithmetic, certificate counts by battery size, and what it means for choosing capacity.
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Victoria’s solar and battery rebates in 2026: what you can actually claim
Three programs changed this year and one closed. What the solar panel rebate, the federal battery discount and the hot water rebate are worth today, who qualifies, and which ones work together.
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Why a bigger battery doesn’t mean a bigger rebate
The federal battery discount is front-loaded to the first 14 kWh. Here is the arithmetic, certificate counts by battery size, and what it means for choosing capacity.
Australia’s energy transition in 2026: where it’s actually up to
Renewables and storage supplied more than half the national grid for a full quarter for the first time. The numbers behind the milestone, and what they mean at home.
Victoria scrapped the minimum feed-in tariff. Now what?
Since 1 July 2025 there is no minimum feed-in tariff in Victoria — retailers set their own, floored at zero. What exports are worth now, and where the value went.
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