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    Illegal use of plug-in batteries adds urgency to campaign to approve balcony solar

    A handful of Australians are already plugging in portable home batteries – illegally – suggesting that rules may need to change soon to deal with demand.
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    Solar Sharer: Big savings predicted for some households from “three hours of free power” offer

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    Sophie Vorrath
    May 28, 2026
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