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Clean Up Your Solar Before A Bushfire Does It For You

A bushfire rating sign with solar

With record-breaking heat and bushfires sweeping the country, times like these serve as a sobering reminder of why we need more solar – and also as a reminder that those of us living in at-risk areas ought to prepare and maintain our rooftop PV arrays appropriately.

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Solar & Battery Owners Lead Charge In Switching Energy Providers

Money and solar panelsNew owners of solar energy systems are more likely to switch electricity service provider than the typical Australian household, according to a survey undertaken by Roy Morgan – with the trend even more pronounced for battery owners.

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Aircon Installs: What It Really Costs To Beat The Heat

An outdoor aircon unit in the sun

It wasn’t even 11am in my neck of the woods in Adelaide on Tuesday, and the temperature had already reached 42.2C. After several days roasting in the forties, it’s fair to say that if I didn’t already have air conditioning, I’d have given up one of my kidneys to get it. Maybe even both of […]

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Beware The Safety Switch Trap Burning Battery Budgets

Unless your house was built in the last couple of years, installing a house battery will likely require at least some switchboard upgrades. It’s a basic electrical regulation so why are some solar battery salespeople ignoring the need and setting expensive traps in the process?

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When Nobody Designs Anything Anymore

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This post is about a choice most people do not realise they are making.

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Owners Left In The Dark With Manual Battery Backup

Imagine buying a home battery that offers automatic blackout protection, only to discover that when the lights go out, the installer set it up to require manual operation? It’s a trend that’s plunged far too many households into the dark across Australia. Here’s what to watch out for.

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EV Charger Cable Theft In Australia: Evie Fights Back

Evie Networks charger cable theft.

EV charger cable theft, rampant overseas, is starting to make its presence felt more among Australian charging network providers. Evie Networks is taking action.

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Don’t Make This Solar Mistake In A New Home Build

If you’re building a new home and thinking about solar (or a battery) down the track, the best advice I can give you is this: get your solar installer involved before the plasterboard goes up.

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Call For Input On VIC Apartment Renewable Energy Access

Renewable energy for Victorian apartments - solar sharing.

Parliament of Victoria is now accepting submissions on an Inquiry into access for apartment residents to clean, affordable electricity.

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What’s Up With Amber Electric’s Customer Support?

Amber Electric complaints

For some months, there have been a bunch of complaints concerning the quality of customer support and billing services from Amber Electric. So, why has this happened?

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