March 2026 Blog Archive

Australia is uniquely positioned to help lead the global transition toward clean, affordable energy. With some of the highest solar irradiation levels in the world, a strong renewable energy sector, and growing government and industry support, solar power has quickly become a central factor in Australia’s strategy for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #7 (SDG 7). SDG 7 aims to ensure access to reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for everyone by the year 2030. Amazingly, for numerous Australian households and businesses, solar energy is no longer a far-off future

Helping Queensland landlords save upfront — and helping tenants save every day. The Queensland Government’s Supercharged Solar for Renters program is now open, offering eligible landlords a rebate of up to $3,500 to install rooftop solar on rental properties. This initiative helps landlords reduce upfront installation costs while delivering meaningful electricity savings to tenants.

How the iStore EV Charger’s Solar‑Only Mode Helps You Beat Rising Energy & Fuel Costs If you own an electric vehicle and already have rooftop solar, you’re perfectly positioned to unlock the cleanest — and cheapest — form of home charging available today. Thanks to the iStore EV Charger with Solar‑Only Mode, Australian homeowners can now charge their EVs using excess solar power only, cutting down on energy bills, reducing grid reliance, and avoiding the pain of skyrocketing fuel prices. Solargain's Ricardo Merlacco chats to iStore's Jack 'Longi' Long to get the latest updates for the iStore

From Fossil Gas to Rooftop Power: How Australia Is Quietly Building One of the World’s Largest Power Stations In the global energy system, a single narrow stretch of water plays an outsized role. Each year, around 20% of the world’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint linking major fossil‑fuel exporters to global markets. This gas must be constantly extracted, processed, shipped, and burned to produce electricity—energy that is gone the moment it’s used. But as the world grapples with energy security, rising demand, and the need for

Important Update for Huawei and iStore Battery Customers Attention to all Huawei and iStore modular battery customers An important announcement regarding the future of Huawei & iStore modular battery systems. Starting January 1st, 2027, batteries with 5kWh modules will no longer be expandable. It’s crucial for customers to understand the implications of this change. December 31st Deadline to expand your modular Huawei/ iStore Battery System No Future Expansions: After December 31, 2026, if you currently own an Huawei or iStore modular battery, you will not be able to expand its capacity. This