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LG Home Battery Recall Continues — Yes, Still. 

LG battery fires

At last published count, a substantial number of LG Energy Solution (LGES) solar batteries at risk of fire and subject to a recall that began in Australia nearly *5* years ago remain unrectified. [Continue reading…]

The Worst-Rated Solar Monitoring Apps In Australia

a man frustrated at his phoneSolar monitoring apps are supposed to make life easier for home energy management. But when the user experience is dominated by constant crashes, confusing interfaces and inaccurate information, some apps only make things harder. Here’s a rundown of the worst reviewed solar monitoring apps available in Australia.

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It’s Official: Energy Bill Relief Fund Rebates To End

Energy Bill Relief Fund

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced the Albanese government’s federal subsidy taking some of the sting out of electricity bills will not be further extended.

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Green Light For Ausgrid Community Power Network Trial

Ausgrid Community Power Network Trial

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has granted New South Wales electricity distributor Ausgrid a controversial trial waiver so it can experiment with the co-ordination of community batteries and private solar power installations within part of its networks.

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Is Enphase On A Highway To Hell, Or Back In Black?

An AC/DC concert

I went to the AC/DC PWR UP! gig in Adelaide last weekend. There are two ways to look at that show.

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Australian Households Struggling With Rising Energy Bills

December 2025 Consumer Energy Report Card

A new survey report on Australian household priorities, requirements, concerns, attitudes towards and engagement with the energy system from Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) has been released, indicating many are continuing to struggle with paying their electricity and gas bills.

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SolarEdge 3-Phase Battery + Hybrid Inverter Get AU Approval

SolarEdge Home Hub Universal 3-phase hybrid inverter and battery

Solar inverter, optimiser, battery storage and EV charger manufacturer SolarEdge has announced its Home Hub Universal 3-phase inverter was last week approved by the Clean Energy Council for use in Australia, following the CEC’s recent tick for the company’s 3-phase battery system.

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Australia’s Solar Sunshot Initiative: Return Of The Sun King

Hunter Valley Solar Foundry Project

Dr. Zhengrong Shi’s Sunman Group has been conditionally granted a bundle of bucks to set up a solar panel manufacturing facility in New South Wales.

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NSW Hits Major EV Registration Milestone

EV uptake in New South Wales

Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) uptake is continuing to rise in New South Wales, comprising 8.6 per cent of new light vehicle sales this year to the end of Q3 2025; helped along by the increase in public charging infrastructure. It’s a big jump up from just 0.7 per cent in 2020.

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The Best Solar Monitoring Apps In Australia

Screenshots of the mySolaredge solar monitoring app

Want to get maximum value out of your solar and battery system? You’ll need a good solar monitoring solution. Here’s a rundown on the top-rated solar monitoring apps available in Australia.

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