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The three awards recognise Halcol Energy as: Top 10 Best Rated + Most Popular Solar Installer – Queensland Top 20 Residential Solar… [Details](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/halcol-energy-recognised-with-three-2026-sunwiz-awards/) [Sep 29 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/2026/09/29/%20) [![Image 28: gary-sunny-kids](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/halcol-energy-supports-sunnykids-this-october/)](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/gary-sunny-kids.jpg) ### [Halcol Energy Supports SunnyKids This October](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/halcol-energy-supports-sunnykids-this-october/%20) This October, Halcol Energy is proud to once again support SunnyKids and its Save a Life Tonight campaign, helping provide vital assistance to vulnerable children and families across our community. Throughout October 2026, for every eligible solar system or battery sold, Halcol Energy will donate $300 directly to SunnyKids to support the Save a Life… [Sep 11 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/2026/09/11/%20) [![Image 29: dji_mimo_20260911_083828_20260911083828_1789083036799_photo](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/halcol-energy-at-the-brisbane-home-show-this-weekend/)](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dji_mimo_20260911_083828_20260911083828_1789083036799_photo.jpeg) ### [Halcol Energy at the Brisbane Home Show This Weekend](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/halcol-energy-at-the-brisbane-home-show-this-weekend/%20) Halcol Energy is at the Brisbane Home Show this weekend, with the team on-site at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from Friday through to Sunday. It has already been a busy start to the show this Friday morning, with plenty of homeowners stopping by to speak with Connor and the Halcol team about solar,… [Sep 4 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/2026/09/04/%20) [![Image 30: warana](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/halcol-energy-moves-to-new-warana-headquarters/)](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/warana.jpeg) ### [Halcol Energy Moves to New Warana Headquarters](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/halcol-energy-moves-to-new-warana-headquarters/%20) Halcol Energy is pleased to announce that we have officially moved into our new premises at 10 Technology Drive, Warana QLD 4575. After many years at our long-standing home on Nicklin Way, the move represents an exciting new chapter for Halcol Energy and reflects the continued growth of our business across the Sunshine Coast and… [Aug 31 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/2026/08/31/%20) [![Image 31: rooftop inspected for solar readiness before storm season](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/spring-roof-check-solar-panels/)](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/is-your-roof-ready-for-solar-panels-a-spring-roof-inspection-checklist-6a8e859352958.webp) ### [Is Your Roof Ready for Solar Panels? A Spring Roof Inspection Checklist](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/spring-roof-check-solar-panels/%20) 15-year-old roofs often fail a spring check before solar panel installation Brisbane crews will proceed. A genuine spring check covers roof age, shading, and structural condition, all confirmed on site during a thorough physical assessment, not from a satellite photo. Booked a solar quote and wondering if your roof will actually pass the site visit?… [Details](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/spring-roof-check-solar-panels/) [Aug 28 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/2026/08/28/%20) [![Image 32: default](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/builders-put-halcol-energy-to-the-test/)](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mango-hill.jpeg) ### [Builders – Put Halcol Energy to the Test](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/builders-put-halcol-energy-to-the-test/%20) Builders – Put Halcol Energy to the Test If you’re a builder who hasn’t worked with Halcol Energy before, we’d like to give you the opportunity to experience the difference for yourself. For your first new-build solar installation with Halcol, we’ll complete the project at our cost price. 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Have you checked your monitoring app and noticed your system is producing less than it used to? It’s a common moment… [Details](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/is-weather-affecting-solar-panels-or-need-service/) [Aug 20 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/2026/08/20/%20) [![Image 34: 2026-05-11-12-09-33-214](https://halcolenergy.com.au/commercial-case-study/commercial-solar-install-at-currimundi/)](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-05-11-12-09-33-214.jpeg) ### [Commercial Solar Install at Currimundi](https://halcolenergy.com.au/commercial-case-study/commercial-solar-install-at-currimundi/%20) Halcol Energy recently completed a commercial solar installation at Kyma, Currimundi, a contemporary coastal development on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The project required a solar solution that complemented the development while giving individual owners greater control over their own electricity generation. Rather than installing one shared solar system across the property, Halcol Energy designed and installed… [Details](https://halcolenergy.com.au/commercial-case-study/commercial-solar-install-at-currimundi/) [Aug 17 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/2026/08/17/%20) [![Image 35: 6 Powerwall integrated solar inverter](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/federal-battery-rebate-reaches-500000-installations-across-australia/)](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/6-Powerwall-integrated-solar-inverter.jpeg) ### [Federal Battery Rebate Reaches 500,000 Installations Across Australia](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/federal-battery-rebate-reaches-500000-installations-across-australia/%20) Australia’s home battery boom has reached a major milestone, with more than 500,000 battery systems now installed under the Federal Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program. Just over a year after the program launched, the milestone demonstrates how quickly battery storage has moved from a relatively niche technology to a mainstream energy solution for Australian households.… [Details](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/federal-battery-rebate-reaches-500000-installations-across-australia/) [Aug 5 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/2026/08/05/%20) [![Image 36: backpage](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/major-expansion-of-australias-small-scale-renewable-scheme-set-to-benefit-more-businesses/)](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/backpage.jpeg) ### [Major Expansion of Australia’s Small-scale Renewable Scheme Set to Benefit More Businesses](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/major-expansion-of-australias-small-scale-renewable-scheme-set-to-benefit-more-businesses/%20) Australia’s renewable energy transition has received another significant boost, with the Federal Government announcing a major expansion of the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). The changes are designed to help more businesses, schools, farms, warehouses and community organisations reduce their electricity costs by making larger rooftop solar systems more affordable. The expansion aims to unlock… [Details](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/major-expansion-of-australias-small-scale-renewable-scheme-set-to-benefit-more-businesses/) [Jul 28 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/2026/07/28/%20) [![Image 37: Backwards-Compatibility-Available-AU-NZ](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/tesla-powerwall-3-is-now-compatible-with-powerwall-2/)](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Backwards-Compatibility-Available-AU-NZ.jpeg) ### [Tesla Powerwall 3 Is Now Compatible With Powerwall 2](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/tesla-powerwall-3-is-now-compatible-with-powerwall-2/%20) Tesla has introduced an important update for existing Powerwall 2 owners, with Powerwall 3 now able to operate alongside Powerwall 2 through the latest firmware release. This means eligible homeowners can add a Powerwall 3 to an existing Powerwall 2 system, increasing their available battery storage without needing to replace the original battery. For many… [Details](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/tesla-powerwall-3-is-now-compatible-with-powerwall-2/) [Jul 6 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/2026/07/06/%20) [![Image 38: sports-grant](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/new-government-grant-opens-the-door-for-sports-clubs-to-reduce-energy-costs-with-solar-batteries/)](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sports-grant.jpg) ### [New Government Grant Opens the Door for Sports Clubs to Reduce Energy Costs with Solar & Batteries](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/new-government-grant-opens-the-door-for-sports-clubs-to-reduce-energy-costs-with-solar-batteries/%20) The Australian Government has launched the Game On: Teaming Up for Climate Action grant program, providing community sporting clubs with access to funding for energy efficiency upgrades, including solar power and battery storage. For many local clubs, rising electricity costs have become a major expense. From lighting fields and clubhouses to running kitchens, refrigeration, air… [Details](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/new-government-grant-opens-the-door-for-sports-clubs-to-reduce-energy-costs-with-solar-batteries/) [Jun 20 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/2026/06/20/%20) [![Image 39: young Asian woman person are live video streaming broadcast technology at home](https://halcolenergy.com.au/careers/junior-content-creator-admin-assistant/)](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/young-asian-woman-person-are-live-video-streaming-2025-03-31-19-47-05-utc.jpeg) ### [Bookkeeper / Social Media Content Creator](https://halcolenergy.com.au/careers/junior-content-creator-admin-assistant/%20) Halcol Energy is looking for a Bookkeeper with Social Media & Content Creation experience to join our team. We’re seeking someone with a strong background in bookkeeping and accounts management who also enjoys creating content, managing social media, and supporting marketing activities. We know we’re searching for a bit of a unicorn but if you… [Details](https://halcolenergy.com.au/careers/junior-content-creator-admin-assistant/) [Jun 9 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/2026/06/09/%20) [![Image 40: neo](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/sigenergy-launches-the-next-generation-of-home-battery-technology-with-sigenstor-neo/)](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/neo.jpeg) ### [Sigenergy Launches the Next Generation of Home Battery Technology with SigenStor Neo](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/sigenergy-launches-the-next-generation-of-home-battery-technology-with-sigenstor-neo/%20) Sigenergy has officially unveiled its latest home energy storage platform – the SigenStor Neo – introducing a range of new features designed to make solar battery systems smarter, faster and even easier to install. Building on the success of the original SigenStor, the new Neo platform combines the solar inverter, battery management system, energy management… [May 25 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/2026/05/25/%20) [![Image 41: Grid-Forming Inverters: What They Mean for Your Home Energy in 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/grid-forming-inverters-what-they-mean-for-your-home-energy/)](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Grid-Forming-Inverters_-What-They-Mean-for-Your-Home-Energy-in-2026.webp) ### [Grid-Forming Inverters: What They Mean for Your Home Energy in 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/grid-forming-inverters-what-they-mean-for-your-home-energy/%20) A grid-forming inverter is a type of solar inverter that can independently create and maintain a stable voltage and frequency for your home’s electrical system. Unlike standard inverters, it doesn’t need the grid to be running to operate. This makes it especially valuable for battery systems, giving your home backup power that works automatically when… [Details](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/grid-forming-inverters-what-they-mean-for-your-home-energy/) [Apr 28 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/2026/04/28/%20) [![Image 42: Solar Panel and Battery Package: What It Actually Costs in 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-rebates-incentives/solar-panel-battery-package-cost-guide/)](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Solar-Panel-and-Battery-Package_-What-It-Actually-Costs-in-2026.webp) ### [Solar Panel and Battery Package: What It Actually Costs in 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-rebates-incentives/solar-panel-battery-package-cost-guide/%20) A solar panel and battery package in Brisbane typically costs between $12,000 and $22,000 after federal incentives in 2026. Bundling panels and battery storage into a single installation can save homeowners approximately $1,500 to $3,000 compared to installing each component separately. These savings come from shared installation labour, a single connection process, and combined rebate… [Details](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-rebates-incentives/solar-panel-battery-package-cost-guide/) [Apr 22 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/2026/04/22/%20) [![Image 43: image not found.....!](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/federal-battery-rebate-changes-from-1-may-2026-what-queenslanders-need-to-know/)](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Why-Brisbane-Sunshine-Coast-Homeowners-Choose-the-GoodWe-ESA-2.webp) ### [Federal Battery Rebate Changes from 1 May 2026: What Queenslanders Need to Know](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/federal-battery-rebate-changes-from-1-may-2026-what-queenslanders-need-to-know/%20) Australia’s federal battery rebate has been one of the most popular energy initiatives in recent years, driving a massive surge in home battery installations across the country. However, from 1 May 2026, significant changes are coming into effect that will impact how much support homeowners receive – particularly for larger battery systems. If you’re considering… [Apr 14 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/2026/04/14/%20) [![Image 44: How Do STC & Solar Rebate Changes Impact Installations](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-rebates-incentives/solar-installation-stc-rebate-changes-explained/)](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/How-Do-STC-Solar-Rebate-Changes-Impact-Installations_.webp) ### [How Do STC & Solar Rebate Changes Impact Installations?](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-rebates-incentives/solar-installation-stc-rebate-changes-explained/%20) In 2026, homeowners face a narrowing window to maximise their solar investment returns. Federal STC rebates are stepping down, grid export approval processes have been updated for larger systems, and the federal battery rebate drops from $336 to $272 per usable kWh from May 2026. Choosing a CEC-accredited installer before these changes take full effect… [Mar 30 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/2026/03/30/%20) [![Image 45: Your Sunshine Coast Energy Profile Determines the Ideal Solar Battery Package](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/solar-battery-packages-sunshine-coast/)](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Your-Sunshine-Coast-Energy-Profile-Determines-the-Ideal-Solar-Battery-Package.webp) ### [Your Sunshine Coast Energy Profile Determines the Ideal Solar Battery Package](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-news/solar-battery-packages-sunshine-coast/%20) Every Sunshine Coast household uses electricity differently throughout the day. A retired couple home all day consumes solar directly, while a dual income family exports most generation during work hours. These patterns determine which solar battery packages actually deliver savings rather than sitting underutilised in a garage. The wrong choice wastes money on storage capacity.… [Mar 26 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/2026/03/26/%20) [![Image 46: What's Changing in Solar Battery Rebates for Brisbane in 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-rebates-incentives/solar-battery-rebate-changes-brisbane-2026/)](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/whats-changing-in-solar-battery-rebates-for-brisbane-in-2026-69c4cebfc58f4.webp) ### [What’s Changing in Solar Battery Rebates for Brisbane in 2026](https://halcolenergy.com.au/solar-rebates-incentives/solar-battery-rebate-changes-brisbane-2026/%20) Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries program shifts to a tiered rebate structure on 1 May 2026. This change reduces incentives for larger battery systems and reshapes how Brisbane households plan their solar storage investments this year. 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