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		"post_id": "65", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "Is Home Solar & Battery Still Worth it in 2026?⚡Australia", 
		"post_content_short": "Is solar still worth it in Australia in 2026? Discover solar panel costs, payback periods, savings and whether adding a battery is worth it\nfor homes.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/65\/Solar-panel-rows-array.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/is-solar-still-worth-it-in-2026\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-03-11 22:39:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "131", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "2025 Solar & Battery Storage Reach Milestone⚡Statistics Australia", 
		"post_content_short": "Explore how Australia’s Q4 2025 solar and battery data highlights a major milestone: majority renewable contribution to daytime electricity\ndemand.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/131\/Households-City.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/q4-2025-solar-and-battery-hits-records-statistics-australia\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-02-02 23:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "130", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "NSW's Heatwave 2026: How Solar Stabilised the Grid⚡Newcastle", 
		"post_content_short": "How rooftop solar helped NSW avoid blackouts during the 2026 heatwave, reducing grid stress & supporting record electricity demand\nacross Newcastle.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/130\/Beach-in-summer.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/how-rooftop-solar-helped-nsw-avoid-blackouts-in-2026-heatwave\/", 
		"post_date": "2026-01-13 22:44:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "129", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "Solar & Battery Statistics - Elite Power Group 2025⚡Newcastle", 
		"post_content_short": "Explore Elite Power Group's solar and battery installation statistics for 2025, and how we performed over this year of operation in\nNewcastle and Maitland.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/129\/Home-solar-system-array-installation.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/solar-and-battery-statistics-elite-power-group-2025-newcastle\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-12-21 21:16:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "123", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "The Dangers of Cheap Solar & Battery Systems Explained⚡NSW", 
		"post_content_short": "Considering a cheap solar system? Learn how low-quality, unreliable inverters and panels can lead to costly repairs, full replacements, and\nsafety issues.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/123\/Quote-solar-system-comparison-header.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/the-dangers-of-cheap-solar-and-battery-systems-and-packages-explained-nsw\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-11-12 21:45:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "68", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "How to Avoid Solar Scams: Reputable vs. Dodgy Installers⚡NSW", 
		"post_content_short": "Learn how to avoid solar scams in NSW. Spot red flags & dodgy installer tactics and find reputable companies with great warranty &\nquality installations.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/68\/Solar-installers-working-on-panels.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/reputable-vs-dodgy-installers-how-to-avoid-a-solar-scam-nsw\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-10-15 00:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "120", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "Home Solar Sizing Guide: Best Panel Brands & Costs⚡ Australia", 
		"post_content_short": "Explore the best solar system sizes & how many panels you need, the best Australian solar brands, and cost estimates for 6.6 & 10kW\nsystems in NSW.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/120\/Solar-PV-installation-Kurri-Kurri.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/home-solar-system-size-guide-australia\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-10-14 02:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "118", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "Q2 Solar & Battery Statistics: Record 56,000 Batteries Sold⚡2025", 
		"post_content_short": "Over 56,000 solar batteries were sold in Q2, 2025, thanks to the Australian battery subsidy. Explore solar & battery uptake, growth\ntrends, and what's next.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/118\/Residential-Battery-Storage.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/solar-and-battery-statistics-australia-q2-2025\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-09-15 01:30:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "58", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "What are Virtual Power Plants (VPP): Microgrids Explained⚡NSW", 
		"post_content_short": "Explore what Virtual Power Plants (VPP) are, if joining is worth it, and how NSW solar battery owners can earn rewards, FiTs & rebates\nin Australia.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/58\/Solar-consultation.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/what-are-virtual-power-plants\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-09-01 00:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "117", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "What are Solar Hotspots? Bypass Diodes, Cells, & Strings⚡NSW", 
		"post_content_short": "Explore what solar hotspots are, how they can affect your panel performance & efficiency, & how bypass diodes can affect your cells &\nstrings in Australia.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/117\/Solar-health-check-thermal-image.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/what-are-solar-panel-hotspots-bypass-diodes-cells-and-strings\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-08-20 14:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "67", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "The Solar & Battery Installation Process: 9-Step Guide⚡NSW", 
		"post_content_short": "Explore the process of installing rooftop solar and battery storage systems in a step-by-step guide of 9 easy steps on how solar is\ninstalled in Australia.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/67\/Solar-Installation-Newcastle-Installers-thornton.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/the-complete-guide-to-a-solar-installation-step-by-step\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-08-13 00:45:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "115", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "Is my Roof Suitable for Solar? Orientation, Tilt, Shading⚡NSW", 
		"post_content_short": "Learn if your roof is suitable for solar panels and how roof materials like terracotta or tin, orientation, tilt, & shading can affect\nenergy production and install.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/115\/Terracotta-vs-tin-roof-solar-suitability.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/is-my-roof-suitable-for-solar-tilt-material-orientation-nsw\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-07-29 00:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "78", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "Power vs. Energy: What's the Difference? kW vs. kWh⚡Australia", 
		"post_content_short": "Power vs Energy in Australia: Difference Between Watts and Watt-Hours, kW vs kWh, with Diagrams, Calculations, and Home Appliance Examples.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/78\/lightblub-energy.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/power-vs-energy-whats-the-difference-kw-vs-kwh\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-07-15 03:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "104", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "Does Solar & Battery Storage Affect Home Insurance?⚡2025", 
		"post_content_short": "Does installing solar & batteries affect home insurance? Explore how solar & energy storage changes home insurance premiums in\nAustralia, NSW in 2025.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/104\/Drone-Testing.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/does-solar-and-battery-storage-affect-home-insurance-australia-2025\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-04-29 00:26:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "101", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "NSW Solar & Battery Rebates: Incentives & Savings⚡Australia", 
		"post_content_short": "Explore available NSW solar rebates, subsidies, incentives, and financing programs to help you invest in solar power for your Newcastle home\nin 2025.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/101\/Rooftop-solar-array.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/available-solar-battery-vpp-rebates-and-subsidies-australia\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-03-26 13:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "96", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "Solar PV Panels vs. Hot Water Solar: Which is Better?☀️NSW", 
		"post_content_short": "Explore the differences and if hot water solar or solar PV systems are better, along with heat pumps and electric water heaters for home\nsavings in Australia.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/96\/Solar-panels-with-hot-water-system.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/solar-pv-panels-vs-hot-water-solar-which-is-better-nsw\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-02-04 13:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "94", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "Rebates & Subsidies in NSW: Solar, Battery, & VPP's⚡2025", 
		"post_content_short": "As 2025 comes to light, homes and businesses in NSW have access to a range of rebates and subsidies that allow for discounted installations\nof solar and battery solutions.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/94\/Commercial-solar-system.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/rebates-and-subsidies-in-nsw-solar-battery-and-vpps-2025\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-01-06 19:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "108", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "Commercial Solar & EV Charging Project: Thornton⚡NSW", 
		"post_content_short": "Completing a commercial solar and electric vehicle charger installation, our Thornton neighbours can take full advantage of renewable\nelectricity and charging.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/108\/Large-scale-solar-system.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/commercial-solar-and-ev-charging-project-thornton-nsw\/", 
		"post_date": "2025-01-02 23:51:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "106", 
		"post_category_id": "17", 
		"post_title": "National Ceramic Industries Australia: 2MW Solar ⚡Rutherford", 
		"post_content_short": "Elite Power Group installed a 2MW commercial solar installation for National Ceramic Industries Australia, totaling 4000 solar panels in\nRutherford.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/106\/Newcastle-Commercial-solar-installation-large-scale.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/ncia-2mw-commercial-solar-installation-rutherford\/", 
		"post_date": "2024-12-31 21:50:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "92", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "7 Ways to Reduce Energy Bills & Maximise Solar⚡2025", 
		"post_content_short": "Explore various ways where homes and businesses can reduce electricity bills and maximise solar generation in Newcastle and the Hunter, NSW\nfor 2025.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/92\/Home-lights.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/7-ways-to-reduce-electricity-costs-and-maximise-solar-2025\/", 
		"post_date": "2024-12-29 23:53:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "93", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "Rooftop vs. Ground Mount Solar: Which is Better?⚡Australia", 
		"post_content_short": "Explore whether rooftop or ground mounted solar systems are better for homes, farms, and remote properties needing solar PV power in\nAustralia.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/93\/Rooftop-vs-Ground-mount-banner-image.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/rooftop-vs-ground-mount-solar-which-is-better-pros-and-cons\/", 
		"post_date": "2024-12-17 22:00:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "88", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "How Daylight Savings & Winter vs. Summer Affects Solar⚡NSW", 
		"post_content_short": "Explore how daylight savings and seasonal changes during winter and summer can affect your solar panels performance and solar generation in\nNSW, Australia.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/88\/Daylight-savings-winter-and-summer-for-solar.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/how-daylight-savings-and-winter-vs-summer-affects-solar-nsw\/", 
		"post_date": "2024-11-07 22:07:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "45", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "Off-Grid Solar & Battery Systems: Are they Worth it?⚡2025", 
		"post_content_short": "For cabins, homes, and sheds with limited or no access to grid energy, getting an off grid solar and battery storage system may be worth it\nin NSW in 2025.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/45\/Ground-mounted-solar-array.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/is-off-grid-solar-and-battery-worth-it\/", 
		"post_date": "2024-11-06 02:30:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "77", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "How DER's, Microgrids, & VPP's are Evolving Australia's Energy⚡", 
		"post_content_short": "Explore how Australia's energy is evolving with t like Microgrids, DER's, Virtual Power Plants, & Demand Response, for solar\nand battery systems.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/77\/New-home-with-solar.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/microgrids-vpps-and-ders-how-theyre-changing-australia\/", 
		"post_date": "2024-05-30 05:19:00"
	}, 
	{
		"post_id": "76", 
		"post_category_id": "5", 
		"post_title": "AC vs. DC: Alternating & Direct Current Differences & Examples⚡", 
		"post_content_short": "Learn alternating and direct current, and the differences between AC vs. DC with real-life examples and diagrams of power flow and voltage\nin Australia.", 
		"post_icon": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/76\/Grid-energy-renewable.webp", 
		"post_content_type": "page", 
		"post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.elitepowergroup.com.au\/news\/the-difference-between-alternating-and-direct-electricity\/", 
		"post_date": "2024-05-07 04:01:00"
	}
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