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Notes from the river country
Price guides, product notes, rebate explainers and the local work we are proud of — written for Echuca Moama, not a national call centre.
NSW incentives · 23 Aug 2026
NSW PDRS BESS4 & BESS5 — commercial battery certificates from 1 September 2026
From 1 September 2026 NSW farms and businesses can create Peak Reduction Certificates on a behind-the-meter battery. Stack PRCs on STCs. Book the site visit now.
Price guide
How much does a solar system cost in 2026? Echuca & Northern Victoria price guide
Real, after-rebate pricing for the system sizes we actually recommend — 6.6kW from around $6,500 after STCs, plus 11kW, 13.3kW and 17kW.
12 Aug 2026
Product spotlight
GoodWe ESA — the home battery we actually install
The GoodWe ESA with EHA (single phase) and ETA (three phase) ranges is a genuine step-change: backup, self-consumption and monitoring in a tidy wall unit.
4 Aug 2026
NSW incentives
NSW $15,000 interest-free loan for solar and batteries
The NSW sustainable home loan offers eligible households up to $15,000 interest-free over a long term to cut the cash you need on install day.
28 Jul 2026
Solar Victoria
Solar Victoria $1,400 rebate + interest-free loan
Victorian homeowners can access an upfront rebate and a matching interest-free loan — a real reduction on a properly designed solar system.
21 Jul 2026
Solar Victoria
Heat pump hot water — up to $3,500+ off with VEECs
Hot water is up to a third of a household energy bill. Haier and Apricus heat pumps, with VEU discounts, are one of the fastest paybacks we install.
15 Jul 2026
Solar Victoria
VEECs explained — how Victorian Energy Certificates save you thousands
VEECs are a hidden gem. When you install eligible efficient equipment, you generate certificates that come off the invoice.
2 Jul 2026
Solar Victoria
$1,000 induction cooktop rebate — ditch gas
Solar Victoria’s induction cooktop rebate helps Victorian households leave gas cooking, with the electrical upgrade handled as part of the package.
18 Jun 2026
National
Federal STC rebates — how Australia’s solar rebate works in 2026
Every eligible Australian home solar installation generates STCs that reduce the upfront cost. In 2026 we still assign them as part of the quote.
9 Jun 2026
Community
Why choose local — the real cost of out-of-town solar
Choosing a local solar provider often costs slightly more upfront — and saves money and hassle for the decade after.
30 May 2026
Whole home
Energising your home — a practical path to lower bills and better comfort
Whole-home energy is not one product. It is a sequence of upgrades that work together — solar, storage, efficient heating and smart controls.
14 May 2026
Community
GoodWe’s community spirit: donated solar for CLRS disability homes in Echuca
GoodWe don’t just make the inverters we install — they give back locally too. Here’s how donated hardware landed on CLRS roofs in Echuca.
2 May 2026
Community
Apprenticeships: a genuine pathway out of school — and why the electrical trade is a great one
University isn’t the only road. An electrical apprenticeship builds skills, character and a real career in a region that actually needs trades.
11 Apr 2026