It’s been a while between drinks, but Austria’s Fronius is back in the home battery manufacturing game. Here’s a first look at the Reserva. [Continue reading…]
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Phase Shift: Why I Pulled The Plug On Solar Thermal Hot Water
Two years ago, I ripped a perfectly functional solar thermal hot water system off my roof. It had been sitting there for a decade, dutifully heating about 70% of my water with the sun’s heat (the rest boosted by gas). [Continue reading…]
Living With Low (Or Even Zero) Solar Feed-In Tariffs
Minimum solar feed-in tariff rates (such as they are) have been set for what could be the last time in Victoria. But smart solar ownership will still bring significant financial and other benefits; and this applies across Australia where rates have been reducing.
[Continue reading…]Gas Companies Want To Charge You To Quit Gas: How To Avoid $1000 Fees
Switching from gas to an all-electric home can save hundreds of dollars a year, but if you’re not careful you risk copping some hefty fees. There’s one big decision to make that determines how much you will be out of pocket: should you abolish your gas connection or just disconnect it?
[Continue reading…]Kingspan’s PowerPanel Insulates And Generates
Kingspan Group has announced the launch of PowerPanel – an integrated roofing and solar power solution designed for pitched roofs.
[Continue reading…]Solar Victoria Still Snubbing Tesla Powerwall 3
To be eligible for a Solar Victoria no-interest loan for home energy storage, batteries must be included on the agency’s approved products list. Tesla Powerwall 3 still isn’t. What gives?
[Continue reading…]Five Star Performance? How To Spot Fake Solar Reviews
Every fortnight, the SolarQuotes Vetting Council convenes to undertake a forensic analysis of the companies asking to join our list of approved installers of solar, batteries and EV chargers. The investigation pours over every clue available, including the most obvious: online reviews. But in this age of bot farms and customer incentives, how can you […]
[Continue reading…]WA Labor Pledges Big Home Battery Rebates
Western Australia’s Cook Labor Government has announced very generous subsidies for home batteries should it be returned to office.
[Continue reading…]EV Street Charging Program In (The Other) Victoria
The City of Victoria in Canada is undertaking a trial allowing EV owners to run charging cables across footpaths; a practice that is forbidden in many places, including here in Australia.
[Continue reading…]Phase Shift: The Tesla Dilemma – Can You Love The Batteries But Loathe The Man?
February 22, 2025 2025-02-23T09:35:06 by
Last weekend, I found myself at a gig in Adelaide watching “The Smythes” – a tribute band to The Smiths. As I stood there with my Coopers enjoying “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out”, I thought of the blackout protection I enjoy thanks to my Powerwall 2.
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