Solar, Battery, EV & Electrical Guides for Melbourne
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Solar · 9 min read
How Much Does Solar Cost in Melbourne in 2026? Full Price Breakdown
Real 2026 solar prices for Melbourne homes by system size, what drives the cost, how the Solar Victoria rebate and federal STCs stack, payback maths, and the red flags to walk away from.
Published 19 May 2026
Compliance · 8 min read
Switchboard Upgrade in Melbourne - When You Need One and What It Costs
The six triggers that force a switchboard upgrade in Melbourne, what the AS/NZS 3000 compliance picture actually looks like in 2026, real install costs by job type, and why you bundle the upgrade with solar, battery or EV work.
Published 19 May 2026
Solar · 7 min read
Solar Victoria Rebate Explained - What Melbourne Homeowners Get in 2026
How the Solar Victoria rebate actually works in 2026 - what you get, who qualifies, how it stacks with STCs, and what we see go wrong on real Melbourne quotes.
Published 18 May 2026
EV Charging · 6 min read
Tesla Wall Connector vs Universal Type 2 - Which Should You Install in Melbourne?
A practical comparison of the Tesla Wall Connector against universal Type 2 chargers (Ocular, JET, Wallbox) for Melbourne homes - pricing, install, switching cars, OCPP and load management.
Published 18 May 2026
Battery · 8 min read
Tesla Powerwall 3 vs Sungrow vs SolarEdge - Which Home Battery for Melbourne in 2026?
Honest comparison of the three batteries we install most in Melbourne - Tesla Powerwall 3, Sungrow SBR, SolarEdge Home Battery - pricing, performance, backup behaviour, and which suits which home.
Published 18 May 2026
Compliance · 6 min read
Victorian Landlord Electrical Safety Check - What's Actually Required
The mandatory two-yearly electrical safety check for Victorian rental properties - what's tested, who can do it, what fails, and how to keep your property compliant.
Published 18 May 2026
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