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

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Maintenance

Solar Not Working? What to Check Before You Book a Solar Repair in Melbourne

Most 'broken' solar systems in Melbourne are a tripped switch, a dropped Wi-Fi connection or an inverter backing off for high grid voltage. Here's how to tell the difference, what you shouldn't touch, and who's on the hook for the repair.

Plans & Financing

Solar and Battery Packages in Victoria: What a Good Deal Actually Includes (2026)

What should be inside a solar and battery package in Victoria, how to compare two quotes that look nothing alike, the red flags in 'best deal' ads, and what a 6.6 kW + 20 kWh system costs with us.

Incentives & Policy

Solar Battery Rebates in Victoria (2026): What the Cheaper Home Batteries Program Actually Takes Off

How the federal battery discount is calculated after the May 2026 changes, what it's worth on a 20 kWh battery, why bigger batteries get less per kWh, and whether any Victorian battery rebate is still running.

Solar Basics

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

What 300W, 400W and 475W really mean on a Melbourne roof: a 6.6 kW system makes about 24 kWh a day. How many panels you need, and when bigger is the wrong pick.

Plans & Financing

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

Solar panel prices in Melbourne for 2026: 6.6 kW systems from $4,455 inc GST, solar + 20 kWh battery from $8,853.90, and which rebates are already taken off.

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.