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Solar guides, plan comparisons and maintenance tips — practical advice for Melbourne homes and businesses going solar.

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Solar Basics

300W, 400W or 475W Solar Panels: What the Wattage Actually Means for Your Roof

Panel wattage is a lab number, not a promise. What a 475W panel really produces on a Melbourne roof, why every installer sells 6.6 kW, and how many panels you actually need.

Plans & Financing

How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in Melbourne? Real 2026 Prices, Rebates Included

The price of a 6.6 kW solar system in Melbourne, what's already been taken off before you see the quote, which rebates are actually still running in 2026, and what a battery adds.

Maintenance

How to Clean Solar Panels (and Why I'd Rather You Didn't Climb Up There)

Dust, pollen and pigeons quietly eat into your solar output. Here's what actually works to clean panels, what wrecks them, and when it's cheaper to just book someone.

Solar Basics

How Solar Panels Work: A Melbourne Installer's Plain-English Guide

What actually happens between sunlight hitting your roof and your kettle boiling, from someone who spends most weekdays up there. Panels, inverters, batteries, and where the power goes first.