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How to be Energy Self-Sufficient with Solar Panels & Batteries

Learn how to be energy self-sufficient and look after yourself, your family, and your community. Cut your bill while living the way you want!

ShineHub Solar Customer Case Studies

Real people just like you are beating the system with solar + battery systems. Become a ShineHub solar customer and make solar work for you.

Finally – a financially viable battery for the many, not the few!

The all new Alpha ESS 13.3 kWh battery is a game changer with affordable pricing and massive savings

All-New ShineHub Community Virtual Power Plant

Join the new ShineHub Virtual Power Plant, Australia's first choose-your-own-retailer Virtual Power Plant!

The Great Bill Shock of Winter, 2020

Not only are we in the thick of winter, but also a global pandemic which has rendered us to the confines of our homes. Here’s how to keep comfy while keeping the bills from skyrocketing. 

What’s My Battery’s Flow Rate and Why Does It Matter?

Don’t just judge battery simply by its size. The secret is getting a battery with a good flow rate as well - here’s why.  

What’s a VPP? Virtual Power Plants Explained

Join a ShineHub VPP and earn extra income from your solar & battery system. Get paid $0.45/kWh or more for your excess battery power!

What It’s Like Being Part of a ShineHub Virtual Power Plant

Learn if joining a Virtual Power Plant is right for you. Find out how to make passive income for your excess power!

NSW Virtual Power Plant is now live!

In partnership with Ausgrid, we have launched an all new Virtual Power Plant in NSW!  Sell your battery power for $0.45/kWh and be with any electricity provider you want.

5 Tips for Saving Money on Your Energy Bills While Working From Home

With more people staying in and working from home, energy bills are tipped to soar. We've hand-picked our top tips for being energy efficient and savings savvy.

Debunking the ‘unreliable renewables’ myth in South Australia

Don’t let the media or Uncle Joe fool you – SA is steaming ahead whilst our other states lag behind, encumbered by the full weight of their coal dependence.

Adelaide resident? Here’s the best way to research your solar options

Everything you need to know to select solar panels or a battery for your home in Adelaide

Alert: SA Battery Subsidy Going Down on 15 Apr 2020

The SA Home Battery Subsidy is being reduced on 15-April - here's what it means for you.

Bushfires, Solar Batteries, and Virtual Power Plants

How solar batteries and virtual power plants can help reduce blackouts, stabilise the grid, and support your community in times of crisis. 

ShineHub VPP customers earned $7.05/kWh in December 2019 Event

How our virtual power plant customers earned $7.05/kWh for their battery power in Dec 2019.

GIVEBACK UPDATE: Samaritan House is enjoying the solar lifestyle and saving thousands!

Their electricity bill dropped from $1,452 to $270 as a result of their free solar and battery system.

Local Gardens Sprout Up Thanks to ShineHub

South Coast Environment Centre creates community garden with proceeds from the Fleurieu Community Solar Program

Understanding Batteries – How Much Can You Save?

Learn why you would get a solar battery, what you can save, and whether it’s worth it for you.

VIC State Solar & Battery Rebate Guide

Everything you need to know about the new solar and battery rebates in Victoria as of April 28, 2021.

UniSA Confirms Solar Batteries Are A Good Deal

UniSA has officially confirmed that batteries are not only the future of household energy, they are most certainly financially viable in South Australia. Click to read more and view the Channel 9 Adelaide news story.

Geelong Community Solar Program Donates 4 Free Solar Systems

As a result of the 2018 Geelong Community Solar Program, Geelong Sustainability, the Rotary Club of Geelong, and ShineHub donated 4 solar systems to very worthy recipients.

3 Tips To Avoid Getting Burned By Solar

Like any rapidly growing industry, there are always a few bad apples looking to make a quick buck at the expense of consumers. Here are our top 3 tips to avoid getting burned by solar shonks.  

Community Give Back: ShineHub Donates Solar System to Food Bank SA

ShineHub contributes to local communities via our community give back model. Foodbank’s new 11.83kW system will enable an extra 320,000 meals for South Australians in need.

How many panels and batteries do I need to charge my electric vehicle from solar?

Want to power your electric vehicle with solar?  This blog post explains how many extra panels and batteries you need to do so.