Free solar guides

Solar & energy resources

Practical guides, tips and checklists to help Northern Rivers homeowners make smarter energy decisions.

12 guides

How to choose the right solar system size

6.6 kW, 10 kW or 13.3 kW? We break down how to match your system size to your actual electricity usage so you're not over- or under-investing.

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Solar panels

What to look for in a solar installer

Not all installers are equal. Here's the checklist we'd use ourselves — licences, warranties, panel brands, inverter quality and what questions to ask.

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Solar panels

Understanding your solar feed-in tariff

Feed-in tariffs in NSW have changed. Learn what you're actually getting paid per kWh exported, and how to maximise the value of your solar generation.

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Battery storage

Is a home battery worth it in 2025?

With rising electricity prices and improving battery tech, we run the numbers on payback periods, blackout protection and the real cost of going off-peak.

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Battery storage

Sungrow SBH battery: what you need to know

A plain-English breakdown of the Sungrow SBH range — capacity options, cycle life, warranty, compatibility and why we recommend it for Northern Rivers homes.

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Battery storage

How to size a battery for your home

9.6 kWh, 19.2 kWh or 28.8 kWh? We explain how to calculate the right battery capacity based on your evening usage, solar generation and backup goals.

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EV charging

Home EV charger buying guide

Level 1 vs Level 2, single-phase vs three-phase, tethered vs untethered — everything you need to know before choosing a home EV charger.

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EV charging

Charging your EV with solar: how it works

Pair your EV charger with solar and charge for near-zero cost. We explain smart charging, divert modes and how to set it up with a Sungrow system.

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Savings & rebates

NSW solar rebates and incentives explained

STCs, VPP incentives, interest-free loans — a plain-English guide to every rebate and incentive available to NSW homeowners installing solar in 2025.

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Savings & rebates

How long does solar take to pay itself off?

We model real payback periods for Northern Rivers homes — factoring in system cost, feed-in tariffs, self-consumption rates and electricity price trends.

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Savings & rebates

Solar + battery payback calculator guide

Step-by-step walkthrough of how to estimate your own payback period using your electricity bill, usage patterns and current system pricing.

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Solar panels

Solar panel maintenance: what's actually needed

Spoiler: not much. We cover cleaning frequency, monitoring your output, what to do if generation drops and when to call your installer.

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