Electric cars, home batteries and chargers are becoming familiar technology, but electricity is turning up in some unexpected places. How about robotic legs that help you walk, or a jet ski that might one day double as a home battery?
These are just some of the unusual ideas we spotted at Everything Electric Sydney recently – here’s a rundown on some of the energy tech spruiked by companies as the next big thing.
I met him at Everything Electric. Retired electrical engineer. Plenty of time on his hands, and one clear mission.
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Australia’s federal solar rebate has an expiry date. At the end of 2030, the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme that has helped put solar on millions of roofs is scheduled to finish. That was always the plan. The interesting part is that, with just over four years left, Australia keeps finding new things for the scheme […]
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Most EV owners probably don’t need an app guide for the daily commute. You know where you’re going, where you normally charge, and your car can probably get you there without much fuss. A proper road trip changes things. Now there are five jobs to do: plan the route, check the chargers, navigate the route, […]
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There are some familiar names at the top of Western Australia’s 2026 solar installer rankings, with last year’s winner taking first place again and a new contender moving into second.
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If you’ve gone looking for the Solar Sharer Offer with free periods of daytime electricity and come up empty, you haven’t done anything wrong. The Solar Sharer Offer (SSO) only exists in three parts of the country: New South Wales, South Australia and South East Queensland (SEQ). Everywhere else runs on a different plan, and […]
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There’s a business model in the solar industry I’d love to see burn to the ground. Trouble is, fire is how it survives.
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Here’s a roundup of the latest charging and home electrification news from Everything Electric Sydney 2026. There are smart solar EV chargers for under $1,000, EV chargers installed on power poles, and a pool pump that runs directly on solar power. Let’s dive in.
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Buying a heat pump hot water system means wading through impressive-looking efficiency claims that aren’t always easy to compare. Proposed federal government rules aim to change that by introducing a minimum efficiency standard for heat pump water heaters sold in Australia. But a minimum efficiency standard doesn’t necessarily guarantee a good heat pump. So what […]
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Queensland’s top-rated solar installer has held onto the crown for another year, while two new names have moved into the runner-up positions. It’s part of SolarQuotes’ annual state installer awards, based on customer ratings and reviews submitted over the past year. Here are Queensland’s top three for 2026.
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