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…]
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Tesla Fights Back At Everything Electric With Model Y Update
Australians 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.
Energizer Homepower Batteries In CEC’s Crosshairs
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.
[Continue reading…]Phase Shift: How Waiting For Battery Rebates Costs You More
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 […]
[Continue reading…]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.
[Continue reading…]Germany’s SMA’s Sights Still Set On 2025 Turnaround
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.
[Continue reading…]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.
[Continue reading…]Solar And Battery Systems For Social Housing Under SHEPIÂ
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).
[Continue reading…]Sydney EV Super Show: Get Set For Everything Electric 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.
[Continue reading…]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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