SolarAnswers blogRebates, tariffs, buyer protection and what they mean for Australian solar and battery households.https://solaranswers.com.au/en-auBattery complaints have more than doubled. What the ACCC found, and what to check before you buyhttps://solaranswers.com.au/blog/accc-home-battery-complaints-report/https://solaranswers.com.au/blog/accc-home-battery-complaints-report/The ACCC says many battery owners are paying less for power, but complaints are up 107%. We explain what it found, what it wants changed and what to check before you sign.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMTYour rightsSolarAnswers editorsRegional Queensland's feed-in tariff is now 6.006c. What that means if you have, or want, solarhttps://solaranswers.com.au/blog/regional-queensland-feed-in-tariff-cut/https://solaranswers.com.au/blog/regional-queensland-feed-in-tariff-cut/The regulated solar export rate in regional Queensland fell about 31% from 1 July 2026. We explain why it fell, who it covers and what it changes for your solar and battery plans.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMTBills and tariffsSolarAnswers editorsThe ACCC looked at door knockers, cold calls and quote websites. Here is what it foundhttps://solaranswers.com.au/blog/accc-lead-generation-review-2026/https://solaranswers.com.au/blog/accc-lead-generation-review-2026/Pushy door-to-door and phone sales are widespread, and online quote forms often feed them. We explain what the ACCC found, what it wants changed and how to protect yourself now.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMTYour rightsSolarAnswers editorsThe battery rebate gets smaller on 1 January 2027. Here is what that means for your quotehttps://solaranswers.com.au/blog/battery-rebate-drops-january-2027/https://solaranswers.com.au/blog/battery-rebate-drops-january-2027/The STC factor falls from 6.8 to 5.7, about $560 to $600 less off a 13.5 kWh battery. We walk through the maths, why the install date counts, and how not to get rushed.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMTRebatesSolarAnswers editorsThe solar and battery consumer code can run to 2031. What it promises, and where it falls shorthttps://solaranswers.com.au/blog/new-energy-tech-consumer-code-reauthorised/https://solaranswers.com.au/blog/new-energy-tech-consumer-code-reauthorised/The ACCC has reauthorised the New Energy Tech Consumer Code with conditions. We explain what signatories promise, what is still missing and how to use it when picking an installer.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMTIndustrySolarAnswers editorsThree free hours of power a day: is the Solar Sharer Offer right for your home?https://solaranswers.com.au/blog/solar-sharer-free-midday-power-explained/https://solaranswers.com.au/blog/solar-sharer-free-midday-power-explained/A new opt-in plan in NSW, south east Queensland and SA gives smart meter customers up to 24 kWh of free midday power. We explain how it works, the catch, and how to tell if it suits you.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMTBills and tariffsSolarAnswers editorsVictoria's solar rebate now has a $150,000 income cap. Here is who can still applyhttps://solaranswers.com.au/blog/victoria-solar-rebate-income-cap-150000/https://solaranswers.com.au/blog/victoria-solar-rebate-income-cap-150000/Solar Victoria's rebate of up to $1,400 is now for households earning under $150,000 combined, down from $210,000. We cover who still qualifies, and your options if you do not.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMTRebatesSolarAnswers editorsWhy your battery installer has to photograph the labels, and how the regulator checks themhttps://solaranswers.com.au/blog/cer-battery-photo-rules-and-suspensions/https://solaranswers.com.au/blog/cer-battery-photo-rules-and-suspensions/Since 1 March 2026, installers must photograph a battery's critical labels, and the regulator checks them with an AI tool. What that means for your install, plus the 21 suspensions explained.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMTBatteriesSolarAnswers editors