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Practical advice on solar, batteries and EV charging from the Track Energy team.

How to Get More From Your Solar System This Summer
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How to Get More From Your Solar System This Summer
Summer in SA brings peak solar production but also peak demand. These practical tips help South Australian homeowners get the most out of their solar system rig
8 October 2026
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How Home Battery Storage Actually Works in SA
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How Home Battery Storage Actually Works in SA
Wondering how a home battery system actually works day to day? Kevin from Track Energy explains the full cycle in plain language so you know exactly what you ar
6 October 2026
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Australia's EV Charging Network Is Growing Fast
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Australia's EV Charging Network Is Growing Fast
Australia's public EV charging network grew 25% in a single year and Ampol just paid $225M for Evie Networks. Here is what that means for SA homeowners thinking
4 October 2026
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EV Charger Myths SA Homeowners Should Stop Believing
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EV Charger Myths SA Homeowners Should Stop Believing
Think a standard powerpoint will do the job, or that EV charging will send your power bill through the roof? Kevin from Track Energy sets the record straight on
1 October 2026
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How to Check If Your Solar System Is Performing Well
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How to Check If Your Solar System Is Performing Well
Not sure if your solar system is doing what it should? Here is a practical step by step guide for SA homeowners to check performance and catch problems early.
29 September 2026
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What Spring in SA Really Does to Your Solar System
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What Spring in SA Really Does to Your Solar System
Spring in South Australia is prime solar season, but it also brings conditions that can quietly affect your system's performance. Here's what to watch for right
27 September 2026
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Battery Storage Mistakes SA Homeowners Make
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Battery Storage Mistakes SA Homeowners Make
Thinking about adding a battery to your solar system? These are the most common mistakes SA homeowners make with battery storage and how to avoid every one of t
20 September 2026
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SA Rooftop Solar Just Hit 99.9% of State Demand
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SA Rooftop Solar Just Hit 99.9% of State Demand
On 31 August 2026, rooftop solar met 99.9% of South Australia's total electricity demand. Here's what that milestone actually means for SA homeowners and why it
6 September 2026
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Solar Myths SA Homeowners Should Stop Believing
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Solar Myths SA Homeowners Should Stop Believing
Think solar only works on sunny days or that panels need constant maintenance? Kevin from Track Energy sets the record straight on the most common solar myths d
3 September 2026
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How to Read Your Solar Inverter Display Like a Pro
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How to Read Your Solar Inverter Display Like a Pro
Your solar inverter tells you more than you might think. Here is a practical step by step guide to reading your inverter display and spotting issues early, writ
1 September 2026
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Spring Solar Checklist for SA Homeowners
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Spring Solar Checklist for SA Homeowners
Spring is the best time to prepare your solar system for peak production season. Here is what South Australian homeowners should check, clean and consider befor
30 August 2026
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Common Solar Sizing Mistakes SA Homeowners Make
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Common Solar Sizing Mistakes SA Homeowners Make
Sizing a solar system wrong is one of the most costly mistakes SA homeowners make. Here are the most common errors, why they happen, and how to get it right fro
27 August 2026
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Is a Home Battery Worth It in South Australia?
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Is a Home Battery Worth It in South Australia?
Thinking about adding a battery to your solar system? Kevin from Track Energy breaks down what a home battery actually does, when it makes sense, and what SA ho
16 July 2026
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Why Your Solar System Needs a Health Check
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Why Your Solar System Needs a Health Check
Most solar systems quietly underperform for years before anyone notices. Here is how to spot the signs and what a professional solar health check actually cover
14 July 2026
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Solar System This Winter
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Solar System This Winter
Winter in Adelaide doesn't mean your solar system stops working. Here's how to make sure your panels are performing their best during the cooler months and keep
12 July 2026
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Solar Battery Storage for Adelaide Hills Homes
There is nothing quite like a blackout to make you wish you had a battery. One moment the lights are on, the fridge is humming, and life is ticking along. The n
9 July 2026
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Why Your Solar Bills Are Rising Again in Winter
You had solar installed a few years ago. The bills dropped, you stopped dreading the quarterly statement, and life was good. Then something shifted. The bills s
7 July 2026
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Why Your Solar Bills Are Still High and What to Do Next
If you have had solar panels on your roof for a year or two and your electricity bills are still higher than you expected, you are not alone. It is one of the m
6 July 2026
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Why Local Solar Knowledge Makes a Real Difference
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Why Local Solar Knowledge Makes a Real Difference
There is a version of solar that looks the same on paper everywhere in Australia. Same panels, same inverter, same warranty documents. But the way a system perf
6 July 2026
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Why Winter Shading Hurts Your Solar Output in Adelaide
If your electricity bills have felt stubbornly high this winter despite having a solar system on your roof, shading is one of the first things worth looking at.
3 July 2026
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Is Your Solar System Performing Well This Winter?
Winter in Adelaide is a perfectly reasonable time to take a closer look at your solar system. Not because anything is necessarily wrong, but because this is the
1 July 2026
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What Actually Goes Into a Solar Installation
Most people picture solar as a fairly simple proposition. Panels go on the roof, sunlight goes in, savings come out. And while the end result really can be that
29 June 2026
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Solar Battery Storage: What Adelaide Homes Need to Know
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Solar Battery Storage: What Adelaide Homes Need to Know
Your solar panels are doing their job. Generating clean energy from the moment the sun hits the roof. The problem is, most of that energy gets produced between
29 June 2026
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What Goes Into a Solar Installation in Adelaide
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What Goes Into a Solar Installation in Adelaide
Most people have a rough idea of what solar looks like from the outside. A few panels on the roof, some wiring, and the electricity bill starts going down. That
26 June 2026
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Does Solar Work in Winter? What Adelaide Homeowners Should Know
Winter has a way of making solar panels look like they've gone on holidays. The skies turn grey, the days get shorter, and it's tempting to assume your system h
25 June 2026
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Why Winter Is When a Solar Battery Earns Its Keep
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Why Winter Is When a Solar Battery Earns Its Keep
There is a particular moment in Adelaide winter that every household knows. It is around 4:45 in the afternoon. The sky is doing that flat grey thing, someone f
24 June 2026
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Battery Storage and the National Shift to Renewables
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Battery Storage and the National Shift to Renewables
Something significant is happening across Australia's energy landscape right now, and if you own a home in Adelaide, it is worth paying attention. Western Austr
23 June 2026
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