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    <post_title><![CDATA[Australia Record Solar, Booming Batteries: H1 2026 | Report]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[What the Clean Energy Council's January to June 2026 report found on rooftop solar, home batteries, forecasts and complaints, and how to
	read the figures.
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/142/2026-FIRST-HALF-SOLAR-STATISTICS.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/australia-solar-batteries-h1-2026-report/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-10-20 03:48:00</post_date>
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    <post_id>141</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Solar & Battery Blackout Protection Explained⚡What Happens]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Not all batteries provide blackout backup by default. Learn what happens, what your battery is backing up, and how to stop your battery
draining too fast.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/141/Sungrow-SBH-modules-installation.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/what-happens-to-your-solar-and-battery-system-during-a-blackout/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-09-24 05:15:00</post_date>
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    <post_id>140</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Solar & Battery Packages: Best Size Combinations⚡NSW]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Not sure which battery matches your solar system? Compare solar & battery size combinations, from 6.6kW to 13.3kW+, & find the right
fit in Newcastle.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/140/Residential-solar-and-battery-installation.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/solar-and-battery-package-guide-best-size-combinations-nsw/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-09-03 04:00:00</post_date>
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  <posts>
    <post_id>120</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Solar Panel & System Size Guide 2026: What Size Do You Need?]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[See exactly what solar system size you need, from panel dimensions to 3kW-13.3kW+ pricing, based on your household size and daily usage in
NSW.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/120/Solar-PV-installation-Kurri-Kurri.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/home-solar-system-size-guide-australia/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-08-27 03:00:00</post_date>
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  <posts>
    <post_id>139</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[VPP Subsidy Explained: New PDRS Battery Rebate⚡August]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Explore the recently changed VPP NSW rebate, & how the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) calculates rewards for joining a Virtual
Power Plant.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/139/Satisfied-customer-positive-installation-review.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/vpp-nsw-rebate-explained-battery-subsidy-peak-demand-reduction-scheme/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-08-20 04:50:00</post_date>
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    <post_id>138</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Can I Add Powerwall 3 to My Existing Powerwall 2? | Australia]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Already have a Powerwall 2? You can now add a Powerwall 3 alongside it. Supported configurations, limitations and how the rebates stack in
2026.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/138/Tesla-Powerwall-3-installed-with-Powerwall-2.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/tesla-powerwall-2-now-compatible-with-powerwall-3-in-australia/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-07-30 00:26:00</post_date>
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    <post_id>80</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Upgrade, Replace or Add a Battery to Your Solar System? Australia]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Already have solar? Decide whether to add a battery, expand your panels or replace your system, and which delivers the best return in 2026.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/80/More-solar-or-battery-storage.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/should-you-expand-your-solar-system-or-buy-a-solar-battery/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-07-22 03:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>137</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Your Electricity Bill Explained: What Every Charge Means | NSW]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Supply charges, feed-in tariffs, controlled load, peak rates - we explain every line on your NSW electricity bill and show you where you can
save more.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/137/Energy-Australia-Electricity-Bill-Explained.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/your-electricity-power-bill-explained-what-every-charge-means-nsw/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-06-24 22:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>136</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Solar Sharer Offer 2026: 3 Free Hours of Electricity Explained⚡]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Compare retailer Solar Sharer plans, check eligibility & opt in. Origin, Amber, AGL, EnergyAustralia & more. 3 hours free power
daily from 11am–2pm.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/136/Residential-Solar-Panel-Installation-Newcastle.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/three-free-hours-of-electricity-solar-sharer-explained-australia/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-06-16 01:55:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>65</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Is Solar Worth It in 2026? Real Costs & Payback for NSW⚡]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Is solar & battery worth investing in for Australian homes? Explore 2026 costs, payback periods, disadvantages, and how the Solar Sharer
offer affects it.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/65/Solar-panel-rows-array.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/is-solar-still-worth-it-in-2026/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-11 22:39:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>134</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[May 1st Battery Rebate Changes: Everything You Need to Know⚡]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Learn about the May 1st Federal battery rebate changes in Australia and what they mean for home battery costs, solar savings, and discounts.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/134/Elite-Power-Group-battery-installer-Sungrow.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/upcoming-changes-to-the-federal-battery-rebate-australia-delays/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-03-03 00:14:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>132</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Best Home Battery 2026: Sungrow vs Tesla vs GoodWe vs Fronius]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Compare Tesla Powerwall 3, Sungrow SBR & SBH, GoodWe ESA, Fronius Reserva, and BYD Battery-Box to find the best home battery for
	Australia.
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/132/Sungrow-battery-storage-SBH-series.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/best-home-battery-sungrow-vs-tesla-vs-goodwe-vs-fronius-comparison-australia/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-02-23 01:02:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>131</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[2025 Solar & Battery Storage Reach Milestone⚡Statistics Australia]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Explore how Australia’s Q4 2025 solar and battery data highlights a major milestone: majority renewable contribution to daytime electricity
demand.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/131/Households-City.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/q4-2025-solar-and-battery-hits-records-statistics-australia/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-02-02 23:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>130</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[NSW's Heatwave 2026: How Solar Stabilised the Grid⚡Newcastle]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[How rooftop solar helped NSW avoid blackouts during the 2026 heatwave, reducing grid stress & supporting record electricity demand
across Newcastle.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/130/Beach-in-summer.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/how-rooftop-solar-helped-nsw-avoid-blackouts-in-2026-heatwave/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-01-13 22:44:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>129</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Solar & Battery Statistics - Elite Power Group 2025⚡Newcastle]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Explore Elite Power Group's solar and battery installation statistics for 2025, and how we performed over this year of operation in
Newcastle and Maitland.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/129/Home-solar-system-array-installation.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/solar-and-battery-statistics-elite-power-group-2025-newcastle/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-12-21 21:16:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>125</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Battery Energy Capacity vs Power Output: A Simple Guide⚡]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Energy capacity (kWh) is how much a battery stores. Power output (kW) is how fast it delivers. Covers nominal vs useable, SoC, DoD and
cycles.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/125/Power-Output-vs.-Energy-Capacity-Header-EPG.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/energy-capacity-vs-power-output-the-difference-australia/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-11-26 23:30:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>123</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[The Dangers of Cheap Solar & Battery Systems Explained⚡NSW]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Considering a cheap solar system? Learn how low-quality, unreliable inverters and panels can lead to costly repairs, full replacements, and
safety issues.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/123/Quote-solar-system-comparison-header.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/the-dangers-of-cheap-solar-and-battery-systems-and-packages-explained-nsw/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-11-12 21:45:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>121</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Solar Battery Delays in Australia: Supply Chain & Rebate Issues⚡]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Battery supply chains are tight across Australia, with shipping delays leaving many installers out of stock and customers waiting longer.
What's happening?]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/121/Cargo-ship-delivery-boat.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/the-battery-demand-surge-rebates-and-supply-issues-what-next/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-10-20 02:45:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>68</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[How to Avoid Solar Scams: Reputable vs. Dodgy Installers⚡NSW]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Learn how to avoid solar scams in NSW. Spot red flags & dodgy installer tactics and find reputable companies with great warranty &
quality installations.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/68/Solar-installers-working-on-panels.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/reputable-vs-dodgy-installers-how-to-avoid-a-solar-scam-nsw/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-10-15 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>118</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Q2 Solar & Battery Statistics: Record 56,000 Batteries Sold⚡2025]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Over 56,000 solar batteries were sold in Q2, 2025, thanks to the Australian battery subsidy. Explore solar & battery uptake, growth
trends, and what's next.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/118/Residential-Battery-Storage.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/solar-and-battery-statistics-australia-q2-2025/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-09-15 01:30:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>91</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[✅ Best Solar Battery Size for Homes: 10kWh, 15kWh, or 20kWh?]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Discover how to choose the right solar battery size for your home. Compare 10kWh, 15kWh, and 20kWh options to maximise savings, and solar in
NSW.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/91/Tesla_Powerwall_3-installation.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/how-to-choose-the-best-solar-battery-10kwh-16kwh-20kwh-australia/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-09-02 23:30:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>58</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Virtual Power Plants Australia: What is a VPP and is it Worth It?]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Virtual Power Plants explained for Australian homeowners. What a VPP is, how it works, NSW program comparison and whether joining one is
worth it.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/58/Solar-consultation.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/what-are-virtual-power-plants/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-09-01 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>78</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Power vs Energy: What's the Difference Between kW & kWh? 2026]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Power vs Energy in Australia: Difference Between Watts and Watt-Hours, kW vs kWh, with Diagrams, Calculations, and Home Appliance Examples.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/78/lightblub-energy.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/power-vs-energy-whats-the-difference-kw-vs-kwh/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-07-15 03:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>113</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Sungrow SBR/SBH vs. BYD Battery-Box: Comparison⚡NSW]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Compare the difference between Sungrow's SBH and SBR battery storage vs. BYD Battery-Box and find what battery is better for homes or
businesses in NSW.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/113/Sungrow-vs.-BYD-Battery.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/sungrow-sbr-sbh-vs-byd-battery-box-comparison-nsw/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-06-11 22:30:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>112</post_id>
    <post_category_id>5</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[NSW Battery Rebate is Ending on June 30: Here’s Why⚡2025]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The NSW Government have announced that the NSW Battery Rebate (PDRS) will be suspended on June 30th, 2025, and will no longer be available.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/media/website_posts/112/Sungrow-battery-installation-newcastle.webp</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.elitepowergroup.com.au/news/the-nsw-pdrs-battery-rebate-is-ending-heres-why-nsw-2025/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-06-10 03:05:00</post_date>
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