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Salvos’ Neighbourhood Batteries To Bring Broader Benefits

100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program - Victoria

Twenty-two Salvation Army sites in Victoria are among sixty-five more locations across the state to have energy storage installed under the Victorian government’s neighbourhood battery initiative. [Continue reading…]

Tesla Fights Back At Everything Electric With Model Y Update

Crowds walk amongst EV exhibitsAustralians got a taste of the avalanche of new EVs heading our way at the Everything Electric show in Sydney, where Tesla unveiled its latest offering in a bid to counter increased competition.

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Energizer Homepower Batteries In CEC’s Crosshairs

Energizer Homepower battery system

On March 14, Energizer Homepower batteries currently on the Clean Energy Council’s approved products list could be suspended from it. Here’s why and what it means.

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Phase Shift: How Waiting For Battery Rebates Costs You More

modular battery behind a bollard

The Australian federal election is creeping up, and if history is any guide, Labor and the Coalition will be battling it out with policy sweeteners. One of the likely big-ticket items? Battery rebates. It’s a safe bet that, in a bid to win votes, both sides will throw money at home batteries (just like WA […]

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Gardening Gloves On: Your Solar Panels Need a Scrub

Over a decade ago I installed solar for a good mate of mine with a difficult roof. Recently I dropped past to see him, and found that things need a bit of maintenance. This is a short story about a surprising amount of grime.

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Germany’s SMA’s Sights Still Set On 2025 Turnaround

SMA Solar Technology AG 2024 results

German inverter, energy storage and EV charger manufacturer SMA has posted preliminary, non-audited figures for 2024 – and the results aren’t particularly pretty compared to 2023.

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Cyclone Alfred: What To Do With Your Solar And Battery

As everyone will be aware, Cyclone Alfred is bearing down on some pretty populated parts of Queensland and New South Wales. Solar installers have been posting useful links, so without adding to the information overload we’d like to put a few of the best tips we’ve found together.

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Solar And Battery Systems For Social Housing Under SHEPI 

SHEPI solar and battery project

Thousands of ACT households are to have solar panel and battery systems installed under the federal government’s national Social Housing Energy Performance Initiative (SHEPI).

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Sydney EV Super Show: Get Set For Everything Electric 2025

Everything Electric Australia NSW 2025

What’s promoted as the world’s leading home energy and electric vehicle show returns to Sydney this week at Olympic Park. And if you’re thinking about attending, we’ve got a discount ticket code for you.

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The Best Hot Water Heat Pumps In Australia: According To Aussie Installers

For most Australians, hot water heat pumps are the most energy-efficient way to heat water. According to installers we trust, what are the best brands in Australia in 2025?

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