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World’s Thinnest EV Charger Fattens Up (On Features)

Evnex E2 Plus and E2 Core EV chargers

What’s claimed to be the world’s thinnest EV charger has had a warranty and feature boost while retaining its slim form – and now has a cheaper companion. [Continue reading…]

Apartment Solar Set To SoAR With New $25m NSW Grant

Solar panels on an apartmentA new $25m Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) scheme backing shared rooftop systems has launched, offering to cover half the cost of solar for multi-unit dwellings in NSW.

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Fronius Gets Back Into Solar Batteries With Reserva

Fronius Reserva battery

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.

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Phase Shift: Why I Pulled The Plug On Solar Thermal Hot Water

A crane hoists a solar thermal panel

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).

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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.

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Gas Companies Want To Charge You To Quit Gas: How To Avoid $1000 Fees

A person switching off gas

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?

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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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