Common energy tips and tricks
Will energy prices rise?
Good news first: your electricity bill is likely about to drop. After years of painful increases, the numbers are finally moving in the right direction.
But there’s a catch — and it’s a big one.
One that’s starting to rear its head in more parts of the country: AI Data Centres.
You already know you are not a low energy household if you’re looking at 16kWh of solar battery storage. Maybe you have a large family burning through power every evening. Maybe you have an EV — or two. Maybe the air conditioning runs until 10pm and you have quietly accepted that your electricity bill is just a number you try not to look at directly.
Whatever the reason, you are here because you want more from your energy setup. This guide covers what a 16kWh solar battery is, who it genuinely suits, how sizing works in practice, what shapes the price, what to look for before you sign anything, and — importantly — why the federal rebate situation in 2026 makes timing a real factor for buyers at this capacity.
Tasmania’s Business Energy Efficiency Scheme is Closing Soon
If you run a business in Tasmania and your power bills make you wince every quarter, this is not something to scroll past.
The Business Energy Efficiency Scheme (BEES) — a Tasmanian Government program that subsidises interest on loans for energy efficiency upgrades — is scheduled to close on 16 April 2026 at 2:00pm.
A practical guide to choosing a large solar battery in Australia
If you are researching a 14kWh solar battery, you are probably not a low energy user. You may have a large family, an electric vehicle, air conditioning that runs into the evening, or you may simply want more energy independence as feed-in tariffs fall and grid prices rise.
This guide covers what a 14kWh solar battery is, who it suits, how sizing works, what impacts price, what to look for before buying, and how upcoming rebate changes may affect batteries over 14kWh.
Latest Reductions on the Federal Battery Rebate Explained
The Federal Battery Rebate is being restructured into a tiered system that will taper incentives for larger batteries and be effective from May 1, 2026.
What this means is that batteries over 14kWh will receive less small-scale technology certificates (STCs) per kilowatt upfront on an installation.
Federal Energy Minister, Chris Bowen, announced these significant changes to the home battery rebate at a press conference on Monday, 13 December, aimed to ensure the sustainability of the program after its massive uptake has threatened to bleed the pool dry mid next year.
“163,016. That’s how many Australian households have put in a battery since 1 July,” Mr Bowen said.
“Over the last six months we’ve been managing the program, talking to the industry, and today I’m also announcing adjustments going forward to make sure the program continues to be fair and sustainable. And we’ve done this in close consultation with the industry.”
Let’s get more into what this means for you…
After the Announcement by MP Chris Bowen on 13th December.
The original $2.3bn budget for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program has been expanded to $7.2bn over the next four years.
Expectations now rise to see 2 million Australians install a battery by 2030, doubling original predictions.
But this will also come with tightened requirements.
The rebate will decline at a higher rate every 6 months, instead of the annually as previously planned.
The value of the rebate will also be reduced significantly for larger home battery systems under a new tiered system.
All these new changes will only apply to home battery installations from May 1, 2026.
When it comes to solar batteries, size actually matters.
And we’re not just talking about storage capacity… We mean in experience, reliability, and the number of real customers who have put their trust in the brand. Because in an industry full of big promises (and a few solar cowboys), legit reviews speak louder than any sales pitch ever could.
There must be a reason why over 26,000 Australians have chosen to work with Solar Battery Group. Let’s find out why together.
When you’re choosing a solar battery installer, it’s easy to get lost in the marketing hype; everyone and their dog can claim to be “the best.” But if you’re looking for a true reflection of a company… It’s in the reviews.
And unlike some companies that make their feedback hard to find, Solar Battery Group reviews are easy to spot because our customers genuinely have good things to say. And we’re proud to show them off. And truth be told, most of our new customers come from referrals and word of mouth, not paid ads.
So, what do people love most about working with Solar Battery Group in 2025? Here are the five things that keep showing up in reviews across all of the big-name review platforms like Trustpilot, ProductReview, and Solar Choice.
We’re sure everyone has enjoyed the lower power bills thanks to Queensland’s Bill Relief Program. Those credits have been a welcome break from the constant energy price hikes we’ve all been feeling. But that beloved government support is going bye-bye. This financial relief program, which has been automatically rolled out to electricity customers since 2023, is now being phased out.
So, what happens when the rebate stops? More importantly, how can you keep your bills under control without depending on short-term relief?
Let’s chat about it.
If you’re knee-deep in solar and battery research, chances are you’ve come across a few terms that made you pause and think, “Huh????”
We hear you. Unless you’re an electrician (or just really into solar tech), a lot of the language can feel like it’s written in a completely different language. But don’t stress, you’ve landed in the right spot. We’re here to break it down in plain English, no tech dictionary required.
One of the biggest head-scratchers? The whole AC-coupled vs DC-coupled debate.
This guide will walk you through what those terms actually mean, how each setup works, and which one might suit your home best — especially if you’re looking to cash in on the new Cheaper Home Battery Rebate (and let’s be real, who isn’t?).
So, let’s start with the basics: what exactly is AC and DC electricity?
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