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27/08/2026

FREE POWER. REAL SAVINGS?

Three hours of free electricity every day sounds like an easy win. But whether it actually saves you money depends on how your household uses electricity.

Under the Australian Government's Solar Sharer Offer, eligible households in NSW, South-East Queensland and South Australia can access up to 3 hours of free electricity every day, with a daily cap of 24kWh. The free window is 11am - 2pm in NSW and South-East Queensland, and 12pm - 3pm in South Australia.

The idea is simple: Australia has abundant solar generation in the middle of the day, so households are being encouraged to shift more of their electricity use into that period.

That could mean running your dishwasher or dryer, charging an EV, using heating or cooling, or charging a home battery during the free window where practical.

But there's an important catch: The entire electricity bill isn't free.

You'll still pay the daily supply charge and electricity used outside the free period. The Government recommends comparing the offer's rates with your current plan and considering your household's routine before switching.

So the real question isn't simply “How much free electricity do I get?” It's: “Can I shift enough of my energy use to make a meaningful difference to my total bill?”

If you're considering solar or a battery, understanding when your home uses energy can be just as important as how much energy it uses.

👉 Have questions about your home's energy setup? Get in touch with Auswell Energy.

26/08/2026

☀️Another Queensland home is now generating its own power!

This latest installation features 7 × 475W JA Solar monocrystalline panels, paired with a SolaX X1-BOOST G4 3kW inverter - a compact system designed to help this Queensland household make better use of the sunshine overhead.

With 3.325kW of solar capacity installed, the system is ready to turn Queensland sunshine into usable energy for the home.

The SolaX X1-BOOST G4 also includes built-in export power control and smart monitoring capabilities, giving homeowners greater visibility over their system.

Another roof working harder in the Queensland sun. 🌤️

Thinking about solar for your home? Get in touch with Auswell Energy and let’s see what could work for you.

26/08/2026

CAN THE GRID SWITCH OFF YOUR SOLAR? ☀️⚡

It sounds alarming, but there’s an important reason Australia is introducing systems that can temporarily reduce rooftop solar generation.

South Australia is putting its emergency **solar backstop** to the test, with around 100,000 rooftop solar systems expected to be temporarily curtailed for less than an hour.

Why? On exceptionally sunny days, rooftop solar can generate enormous amounts of electricity at a time when overall demand is relatively low. If there’s more electricity being generated than the grid can safely manage, the system needs a way to respond.

The important part for homeowners: Your solar being switched off does NOT mean your home loses electricity.

The backstop is designed as a last-resort grid management measure, helping maintain stability while Australia continues to add more and more rooftop solar.

And the scale of change is pretty remarkable.

The challenge for Australia is no longer simply generating more renewable energy. It’s learning how to manage, store and use that energy intelligently.

That’s where technologies like batteries and smarter energy management will become increasingly important.

☀️ More solar.
🔋 More storage.
⚡ A smarter, more flexible grid.

Curious about what this means for your solar system? Get in touch with Auswell Energy - we’re happy to help you understand how your system fits into Australia’s changing energy landscape. ☀️⚡

20/08/2026

"All staff was extremely professional and follow-up was excellent. Panel and battery solar solution was priced really well. Would highly recommend Auswell Energy." says Jeni on Google

★★★★★ All staff was extremely professional and follow-up was excellent. Panel and battery solar solution was priced really well. Would highly recommend Auswell Energy.

19/08/2026

BEFORE YOU BUY A BATTERY, CHECK THIS. 🔋

One of the easiest mistakes to make when comparing home batteries is focusing on how many kilowatt-hours they can store.

But there's another number that matters just as much. How much power can the system actually deliver?

Your battery's capacity is measured in kWh - how much energy it can store. Your system's power output is measured in kW - how much electricity it can deliver at one time.

Those aren't the same thing. And, if your household uses high-demand appliances, the difference becomes particularly important.

Think:

🔌 Large ducted air conditioning
🚗 EV charging
💧 Electric hot water
🍳 Induction cooking
🏠 Multiple high-energy appliances operating together

There's also another layer for homes with three-phase power.

A three-phase system's total inverter capacity is distributed across the phases. That means a high total system rating doesn't necessarily mean you can put that entire amount of power through one phase.

So before choosing a battery, don't just ask: “How many kWh do I get?”

Ask: “Will this entire system be able to deliver the power my home needs?”

Because you don't want to discover after installation that the battery has plenty of energy stored, but your system isn't configured for the loads you actually want to run.

That's why proper design matters.

At Auswell Energy, we look at the whole energy system, your household consumption, existing solar, inverter capacity, phases, appliances and what you want your battery to achieve.

The right battery isn't necessarily the biggest one. It's the one that's right for your home.

☀️🔋 Considering battery storage? Talk to Auswell Energy.

18/08/2026

Australia has passed 500,000 home batteries. Here's why that matters. More than 500,000 batteries have now been installed under the Federal Government's Cheaper Home Batteries Program, marking a major milestone in Australia's transition towards household energy storage.

And when you look beyond the headline number, the story becomes even more interesting. Australia already leads the world in rooftop solar, with more than one in three Australian households having solar on their roof.

The next step for many of those households is storage.

Solar panels can generate plenty of electricity during the day, but households don't stop using energy when the sun goes down.

That's where batteries come in. By storing solar energy generated during the day, households can have access to that stored energy later, helping them get more use out of the energy their solar system produces.

And according to the Australian Energy Market Operator's most recent quarterly report, the growing number of home batteries is doing more than helping individual households. Batteries are reshaping electricity demand across the grid, supplying household energy after sunset, reducing the evening peak and putting downward pressure on bills.

What's particularly interesting is where the uptake is happening. More than 75% of batteries installed under the program have been in outer-suburban and regional communities.

In Western Sydney, the growth has been especially significant. The Mitchell electorate has recorded 6,958 battery installations, representing more than 10% of households. It has moved from 108th nationally in 2024 to third nationally for battery uptake.

So, 500,000 batteries isn't just a milestone. It's a sign that Australian households are increasingly looking beyond simply generating solar power.

They're asking: How can I store the energy I generate and use it when I actually need it?

That's an important conversation, but it's also one that needs to be approached properly. The biggest battery isn't automatically the best battery.

Your household's energy consumption, existing solar system, usage patterns, evening demand and future plans all matter when determining what a suitable system looks like.

At Auswell Energy, we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We look at the home, the energy use and the bigger picture.

If you've already got solar and are considering adding a battery, or you're looking at solar and storage for the first time, we'd be happy to help you work out what makes sense for your home.

☀️🔋 Talk to Auswell Energy.

13/08/2026

Your EV charger shouldn't be the odd one out in your home energy system. 🚗⚡

With more Australians switching to EVs, home charging is becoming a much bigger part of household electricity use. But here's something homeowners may not think about when choosing an EV charger:

It needs to work with the rest of your energy system.

Think about what is happening inside your home:

☀️ Solar panels generate electricity during the day.

🔋 Your battery stores energy for when you need it.

🚗 Your EV may become one of your largest electricity loads.

⚡ Your charger needs to intelligently respond to what's happening across the system.

That can become particularly important when electricity prices vary throughout the day.

For example, if cheaper or free grid electricity is available, you don't necessarily want your EV charger pulling energy from your home battery instead.

Likewise, when your solar system is producing excess energy, you may want your EV to make better use of that generation.

That's why choosing an EV charger isn't simply about charging speed.

It's about compatibility, communication and how well it fits into the way your entire home uses energy.

If you're considering an EV charger alongside solar or battery storage, think about the whole system, not just the charger.

☀️🚗 Auswell can help you understand how solar, batteries and EV charging can work together in your home.

💬 Would you want your EV to charge automatically around your solar and electricity prices?

12/08/2026

Could your household be missing out on energy savings?

A new report from 7NEWS is putting a spotlight on something many Australians may not realise: there are a range of energy rebates, concessions and home-upgrade programs available but eligibility differs from state to state, and some of the potential support is substantial.

For example, the report highlights:

🔹 NSW: Up to $285 off electricity for eligible concession cardholders, plus a forthcoming program expected to provide up to $4,000 for eligible energy-efficient home upgrades, including solar panels.

🔹 Queensland: Up to $399 off electricity for eligible concession cardholders and seniors, plus up to $3,500 towards solar panels on eligible rental properties.

🔹 Victoria: An ongoing 17.5% electricity discount for eligible concession cardholders after the first $171.

🔹 Western Australia: Up to $3,800 towards a home battery for eligible households.

🔹 ACT: Rebates of up to $5,000 for eligible energy-efficient home upgrades.

And there's another interesting point for households that don't qualify for a concession.

Canstar data cited by 7NEWS suggests Brisbane households could potentially save up to $456 a year simply by moving to the lowest-priced electricity plan available.

So before assuming there's nothing available to help reduce your energy costs: Check what applies to your household.

Some programs require applications, some have specific opening and closing dates, and eligibility can depend on your income, household circumstances, concession status and state.

If you're thinking about solar or battery storage, incentives are only one part of the decision, your home's energy usage and the system you actually need matter too.

☀️ Want to explore your solar options? Speak with Auswell today!

💬 Tell us your state in the comments and we'll point you towards the energy support worth checking.

12/08/2026

Australia's rooftop solar market is still running at record levels.

If you've been wondering whether Australians are still investing in solar, the latest numbers provide a pretty clear answer.

According to new SunWiz data reported by pv magazine Australia, 339.2 MW of new rooftop solar capacity was registered across Australia in July 2026.

That's a 6% increase from June's 322 MW.

And July is only part of the bigger picture.

From January through July 2026, Australia added approximately 2.383 GW of new rooftop solar capacity - 43% more than the same period in 2025.

The July figures also show some interesting changes in what homeowners are installing:

🔹 The national average system size reached 10.06 kW.

🔹 10-15 kW systems accounted for 122.6 MW, approximately 36% of July's total installations.

🔹 The 6-8 kW segment contributed another 60 MW.

🔹 15-20 kW systems contributed 45.3 MW.

🔹 Overall July installations remained significantly above the long-term monthly trend of approximately 285 MW.

In other words, Australia's rooftop solar market may have eased from its April peak, but it is still operating at exceptionally high levels.

And there's an important lesson here for homeowners:

The question isn't simply whether you should get solar. It's whether the system you choose is actually right for your home.

Your electricity consumption, roof space, household size, appliances and future energy plans all matter when determining the right system size.

If you're considering solar, don't guess.

☀️Talk to Auswell about a system designed around your home's energy needs.

📩 Get your free solar quote today.

06/08/2026

Australia's residential solar market is evolving, and so are the questions homeowners should be asking. Recent industry insights show that solar is no longer just about reducing your electricity bill. More Australians are planning for battery storage, electric vehicles, changing household energy use and smarter home energy management.

That means choosing a solar system isn't just about what works today, it's about what will continue to work years from now.

Whether you're planning to add a battery later, purchase an EV or simply future-proof your home, it's worth considering how your energy needs may change over time.

At Auswell, we believe the best solar systems are designed with your future in mind, not just today's electricity bill.

Thinking about solar? Let's design a system that grows with you.