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Battery rebates, real system write-ups, and the occasional bit of local news. Written by the people doing the installs.

Latest · 23 August 2026

Home Battery Storage Basics for Central Victoria Homeowners

Simple home battery storage advice for Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire homes. Get straight answers from local installers.

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30 July 2026 · 2 min read

Battery Storage in the Macedon Ranges: 10kW Sigenergy Inverter and 32kWh Battery

See a tidy battery storage install in the Macedon Ranges with Sigenergy gear. Talk to our local team.

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28 July 2026 · 5 min read

Fronius Reserva Battery: A Practical Guide for Local Homes

Practical Fronius Reserva battery guide for Hepburn Shire and Macedon Ranges homes. Talk to our local team.

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23 July 2026 · 5 min read

Solar EV Charging: How to Charge Your Car From Your Roof

Practical solar EV charging advice for Hepburn Shire and Macedon Ranges homes. Talk to our local team.

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2 July 2026 · 1 min read

We've expanded our reach across Victoria

We've got some exciting news: we've widened where we work, so we can help even more Victorians make the switch to clean energy.For brand-new off-grid systems, we can now design and install right across all of Victoria. Wherever you are in the state — rural, remote or somewhere in between — if you want to run your property on a standalone power system, we can make it happen.For grid-connected solar and battery, we've expanded our service area to cover all of Melbourne, plus Ballarat, Bendigo and

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1 July 2026 · 1 min read

A public fast charger is coming to Trentham — powered by the sun

We're excited to share something we've been working on: a public 25kW DC fast charger, right here in Trentham, on our shed.What makes it special is where the power comes from. The charger runs on 100% renewable energy — generated by our own solar and stored in batteries on site — so locals and visitors will be able to top up their EV with genuinely clean power, even after dark, without pulling a thing from the grid.It's now installed, powered up and currently being tested before we open it to th

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1 July 2026 · 1 min read

3.9 MWh of battery storage — and a big thank you

Since the battery rebate kicked off, more local homes than ever are getting through the evening peak on their own stored power. We're proud to say Trentham has now installed 3.9 MWh of battery storage across the region — and that's genuinely huge.That number isn't really ours, though. It's yours. Every one of those batteries belongs to a household that chose to back local and trust us with their home. So to every customer who's come on board: thank you. You're the reason that number keeps climbi

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1 July 2026 · 1 min read

How to charge your home battery for free this winter

Winter is when your solar works hardest for the least sun — but there's a simple way to keep your battery full without paying a cent for the power. Victoria now has free off-peak electricity windows, usually a few hours in the middle of the day, and most modern batteries can be set to charge automatically during them.On short winter days, when your panels aren't quite filling the battery on their own, that means you can top the battery up for nothing and still run your home off stored power righ

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10 April 2026 · 4 min read

Battery Storage for Macedon Homes: What to Know in 2026

Learn how battery storage works in Macedon homes, with 2026 pricing, rebates, and local tips for the Macedon Ranges.

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1 February 2026 · 6 min read

How to Maximize the Solar Battery Rebate in Victoria (2026 Guide)

If you've been sitting on the fence about adding home battery storage to your solar setup, 2026 might be your best opportunity yet. The Victorian Solar Battery Rebate is still going strong, but there's a catch: the rebate value is about to drop significantly on May 1, 2026. That gives you a narrow window to lock in the maximum savings before the numbers change.Let's break down exactly how this rebate works, what you need to qualify, and how to squeeze every dollar out of it before the deadline h

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26 November 2024 · 1 min read

Trentham Electrical and Solar Completes Innovative Off-Grid Project with FranklinWH Custom Solution

Tailored solutions in action! Trentham Electrical and Solar partnered with FranklinWH to overcome inverter challenges, commissioning a seaml

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26 November 2024 · 1 min read

Hightlight project for the month

Discover innovation in action! We completed a unique 18.5kW solar install on a stunning curved roof, featuring LONGi All Black Panels, optim

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26 November 2024 · 1 min read

Community Battery Hopes Spark in Trentham with Grant Application

Trentham is taking a step towards energy independence with a grant application by the CVGA to establish a community battery at the Mechanics

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