The consumer fallout from the solar battery boom | 7.30
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Australians have taken to rooftop solar and battery storage more than anywhere else in the world, with the appetite boosted by substantial government rebates. But the cash incentives have also attracted operators accused of shoddy installations. Consumers claim they are thousands of dollars out of pocket with systems that don't work. Here's National Consumer Affairs reporter Michael Atkin. Subscribe: https://ab.co/3yqPOZ5 Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-13/solar-power-nation-complaints-cheaper-home-batteries-program/107006028 Welcome to ABC News In-depth, where you'll find our long-form journalism and other videos to help you understand what's going on in the world around you. Watch more ABC News content ad-free on ABC iview: https://ab.co/2OB7Mk1 For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZY Get breaking news and livestreams from our ABC News channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NewsOnABC Like ABC News on Facebook: http://facebook.com/ab
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