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Max Opray

Adelaide

Journalist at Freelance

Writer and editor focused on solutions to the climate crisis

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Articles

  • The Best Solar Panels To Pair With A New Battery

    6 days ago | solarquotes.com.au | Max Opray

    The federal battery rebate has triggered a huge surge of interest in solar panels, which are required to qualify for the government incentive. Some people are getting solar for the first time, while others are upgrading their existing systems. Here’s the best solar to pair with a home battery. Under the federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which begins July 1, batteries must be connected to a new or existing solar system.

  • Here's How To Avoid Being Hit

    1 week ago | solarquotes.com.au | Max Opray

    Electricity bills are set to surge by up to 9.7% for some Australians from July, according to the latest reference price details released by the Australian Energy Regulator, although most households will see smaller increases. The Australian Energy Regulator has revealed the final Default Market Offer (DMO) for over half a million households and small businesses in NSW, south-east Queensland, and South Australia from 1 July, while Victorians are also going to see an increase.

  • Get Ready For The Rebate With A Battery-Ready Solar Inverter

    2 weeks ago | solarquotes.com.au | Max Opray

    Saving up for a home battery to take advantage of the new federal government rebate? Whether you’re adding a battery to an existing solar panel setup, or getting solar now with plans to add a battery later, you’ll need to consider the inverter, which converts solar output into usable electricity. Here’s the best battery-ready options available. Solar & Inverter First, Battery Later?

  • The Best Batteries To Buy With Labor’s Rebate (And What You’ll Save)

    1 month ago | solarquotes.com.au | Max Opray

    Labor’s election win means its $2.3bn Cheaper Home Batteries Program campaign promise is set to become reality. But which are the best brands to get under this new battery rebate, and how big are the savings? Using SolarQuotes’ Federal Government Battery Rebate Calculator, here’s the estimated rough discount for the best battery brands in Australia in 2025, as voted by our network of installers.

  • A Home Electrification Election Guide: The Key Policies

    1 month ago | solarquotes.com.au | Max Opray

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Max Opray
Max Opray @maxopray
30 Apr 25

Independent candidates like @elliesmithqld, who is aiming to take down Dutton in his seat of Dixon, could deliver real climate progress. Here’s how to tell if your local indie is strong on climate: https://t.co/2NwGFaCTEc

Max Opray
Max Opray @maxopray
27 Apr 25

There's much excitement about independents transforming Australia’s climate agenda. But some independents are about as climate-friendly as a gas leak: here's how to tell whether your local indie believes the science or has “done their own research”. https://t.co/2NwGFaCTEc

Max Opray
Max Opray @maxopray
16 Apr 25

RT @DoctorVive: I wrote about Chinese climate policy. And I said that Trump's gutting of US climate science and governance is a gift to Chi…