
Neighbours join to bring solar to community
Murray Griffin lives in a charming townhouse complex in Richmond where he and some neighbours recently installed individual solar systems.

Solar panels and energy efficient hot water systems – save more with both!
Eligible Victorians can apply for both a solar panel rebate and a hot water rebate to save even more on their energy costs.

Top 5 questions to ask a solar retailer
This guide lists some key the questions to ask a retailer so you can find the right solar system for your home or business.

What to look for in a solar quote
This article will help you understand what to look for in a quote so you can make an informed decision when buying rooftop solar for your home.

Solar on heritage-listed properties: What you need to know
Do I need to apply for a permit to install solar panels if I live in a heritage listed property or area? We provide the steps to take so you can be assured that your move to doesn’t end in a removal.

Solar batteries: What you need to know about backup power
Solar PV and battery systems can provide stored energy when the power is out if they are designed with backup power.

How Virtual Power Plants can impact the environment and community
Virtual power plants (VPPs) are a way for you to get great value from your solar energy system by sharing excess power stored in your solar battery.

Benefits of joining a virtual power plant
We are making it easier for Victorians to make the most of renewable energy through the Virtual Power Plant pilot program.

How does a virtual power plant work?
Virtual power plants (VPPs) are a way for you to take your solar to the next level – and save money while you do.

Solar Buyers Guides
Check out our Solar Buyers Guides and learn everything you need to know before adding solar to your home.

Distributors – what are they and why are they important?
DNSP stands for Distributed Network Service Provider. They are the organisations that own and control the hardware of the distributed energy network.

Solar for Business: Where to start
While every business is unique, most small businesses will benefit from investing in solar. But which solar system is the best for you?

Five steps to get connected to solar PV
From getting three quotes to completing your online application here's everything you need to know about getting connected to solar panels (PV).

The gift that keeps on giving
Think about investing in solar this Christmas as a long-term gift to the household that lowers your bills and helps the environment for many years to come.

Off-grid vs. grid connection
Find out the difference between off-grid and grid-connect solar battery systems, and how both systems can help you be more independent of the electricity grid.

How does a solar battery system work?
Many households would like to understand how a battery system works before adding one to their PV system.

Battery storage: what you need to know
Not all solar PV owners are ready to install a solar battery. Knowing why you want a battery can help you work out the right battery type and size for your home.

Researching battery retailers and estimating savings
This Melbourne household were early adopters of home energy storage and offer their own advice to anyone looking to add a battery to their solar PV system.
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