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ACT Sustainable Household Scheme: Solar + Batteries Clarification

Canberra's Sustainable Households Scheme

Thinking of buying solar and batteries with the assistance of an ACT Sustainable Household Scheme (SHS) loan? Here’s something important you should know. [Continue reading…]

Gelion Gets Australian Grant For Sulfur Battery Development

Gelion sulfur batteries

Anglo-Australian battery innovator Gelion has received an Australian Government grant to accelerate production, testing and commercialisation of its lithium sulfur (Li-S) and silicon sulfur (Si-S) battery technologies. But what happened to the zinc-bromide based Gelion Endure? [Continue reading…]

Western Australia’s EV Rebate Fund Topped Up

WA EV rebate

WA’s Cook Government has tipped another $9.5 million into the state’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Scheme.

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Throwing Shade; When Great Solar Expectations Boil Over

In this story, we’ll outline a great quality system, expertly installed and supported by an exceptional solar company, then a saga of customer complaints, despite the system performing better than promised.

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Commbank Launches EV Access Program (EVAP)

Commonwealth Bank EV Access Program

Low(er) interest loans to purchase electric vehicles and charging equipment are now available to low(ish) income individuals and certain essential workers.

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Solar Victoria Celebrates Another Successful Year

Solar Victoria 2024

The agency overseeing Victoria’s Solar Homes program says last month was the best November on record and the fourth-best month overall since the initiative began in 2018.

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Flexible Solar Exports In Australia: Where And When

Solar flexible exports in Australia

South Australia led the way on flexible exports for rooftop solar power systems – so what’s happening elsewhere in Australia? Here’s the state of play.

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VIC Government Signals Scrapping Of EV Registration Discount

Victorian EV registration discount ending

The last Victorian government incentive for electric vehicles will go the way of the dodo – a decision that appears to be somewhat based on curious figures.

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Avoid EV Cable Carnage: Tips for Keeping Charging Simple and Safe

Charging your car involves cables, so we’ve gathered a few hints and really useful tricks for managing the situation without accidentally killing someone.

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Getting Off Gas In Victoria: Electrification Feedback Invited

Home electrification in Victoria

Consultation on the draft regulations for Victoria’s Building Electrification Regulatory Impact Statement has kicked off, and the state government wants to hear from Victorians on the different options presented.

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