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Living With Low (Or Even Zero) Solar Feed-In Tariffs

Solar feed-in tariff rates

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

A person switching off gasSwitching 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?

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Kingspan’s PowerPanel Insulates And Generates

Kingspan PowerPanel

Kingspan Group has announced the launch of PowerPanel – an integrated roofing and solar power solution designed for pitched roofs.

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Solar Victoria Still Snubbing Tesla Powerwall 3

Tesla Powerwall 3 and Victoria's Solar Homes Program

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?

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Five Star Performance? How To Spot Fake Solar Reviews

Reviews of an installer

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 […]

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WA Labor Pledges Big Home Battery Rebates

Western Australia solar battery rebate

Western Australia’s Cook Labor Government has announced very generous subsidies for home batteries should it be returned to office.

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EV Street Charging Program In (The Other) Victoria

EV street charging

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.

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Phase Shift: The Tesla Dilemma – Can You Love The Batteries But Loathe The Man?

anti elon tesla club

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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Inverters Don’t Stick To The Script: Neither Should Customer Support

Modern solar power systems are becoming complex beasts, so it’s more important than ever that you have the best possible support behind the product you buy. Read on as we share a masterclass in customer service from Fronius.

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Community Energy Upgrades Fund Recipients Announced

Community Energy Upgrade Fund grants - Round 1

58 local governments across Australia have shared in $50 million in federal grants for projects improving the energy efficiency of community buildings and infrastructure through solar, batteries and electrification.

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