Solar blog

Straight Adelaide solar advice, no sales spin.

10 articles on what solar really costs in Adelaide, how the rebates work, which battery suits which home, and the questions to ask before you sign.

Buying guide

Is solar still worth it in Adelaide in 2026?

Adelaide pays Australia's highest electricity prices. Feed-in tariffs have collapsed but self-consumption maths is stronger than ever. The honest answer to 'is it worth it'.

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Batteries

Federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program: what changed on 1 May 2026

The federal battery rebate stepped down on 1 May 2026 and the taper accelerated. Here's what you actually pay now versus 6 months ago.

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Feed-in tariffs

The SA 44c distributor feed-in tariff: who still gets it, who shouldn't add a battery

Some Adelaide homes still receive the legacy 44c distributor feed-in tariff. Adding a battery cancels it. Here's how to work out which option is better.

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Batteries

Tesla Powerwall 3 vs Sungrow SBR: which is better for Adelaide?

The two best-selling residential batteries in Adelaide. Compared on capacity, backup capability, app, warranty, and total installed cost.

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Buying guide

How to read a solar quote: the 8 line items that matter

Three quotes for the same system can vary by 40% - sometimes for good reason, sometimes not. The 8 line items that tell you whether you're comparing apples to apples.

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Compliance

CEC vs SAA accreditation: what changed in 2024 and why it matters in 2026

The Clean Energy Council transferred solar installer accreditation to a new body (Solar Accreditation Australia) in March 2024. What that means for your install.

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How solar works

North vs east-west solar: which roof orientation is best for Adelaide?

North-facing is the textbook answer but east-west often wins for Adelaide self-consumption. Here's why.

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Compliance

Solar on heritage homes: Burnside, Unley, Norwood, North Adelaide

Many of Adelaide's most desirable suburbs sit under heritage or character-zone overlays. How to install solar without losing the look or the development approval.

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How solar works

Adding an EV charger to your Adelaide solar system

What changes when you charge your EV at home off solar. Charger choice, scheduling, additional system sizing and the actual energy savings.

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How solar works

What to do if your Adelaide solar isn't producing what it should

Five common causes of underperforming solar systems in Adelaide and how to diagnose each. Quick checks before you call out a repair specialist.

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