Refrigerants are the invisible workhorses of modern climate control. They play a critical role in the operation of both heat pump hot water (HPHW) units and air conditioning (AC) systems. These specialised chemical compounds cycle continuously to absorb heat from one area and release it into another, and are a large reason why split systems and heat pump hot water units are so efficient and cheap to run.
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The Best Refrigerants For Hot Water Heat Pumps & Aircons
Huawei Battery Expansion? Talk To iStore Before Its Too Late
Do you own a Huawei hybrid solar inverter? Are you thinking of adding or expanding your battery?
This is a call for the 40,000 odd Huawei customers who probably don’t know they need to talk to iStore.
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Researchers Show How Inverter Data Spots Solar Faults Early
Recent research suggests smarter software could change how Australian households understand their solar systems — from production to consumption — without necessarily adding more hardware.
[Continue reading…]Are VPP Payments Worth The Wear On Your Battery?
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are often marketed as “easy money” for battery owners: let your battery support the grid during peak periods and receive a small payment. Sounds simple, right?
[Continue reading…]The Most Important Sensor You’ve Never Heard Of
If you open the switchboard in a modern, all-electric home, you are increasingly likely to find little black clamp-on rings everywhere.
[Continue reading…]GoodWe’s 3 Phase Battery Gets Approval From The CEC (And Us)
With debate raging about the affordable end of the battery market, a fortuitous press release hit my inbox recently. Can you get a system that offers full backup of synchronous 3 phase loads at an affordable price point? I’m pleased to report that yes, the GoodWe ESA series has now been CEC approved and will […]
[Continue reading…]‘Substandard’ Battery Installs Trigger Inspection Blitz
Solar battery installers will face new requirements starting in March, as Clean Energy Regulator (CER) inspections ramp up amid a surging home battery market. Nearly two-thirds of home batteries inspected to date have fallen foul of the regulator (usually related to labelling issues), with 0.9% found to be unsafe.
[Continue reading…]Fixed Charges Hike Could Wipe Out Battery Rebate Savings
In response to a draft proposal from the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) for higher fixed network charges, new analysis projects that a flat fixed fee for energy bills could disproportionally raise bills for energy-efficient households, and largely wipe out the value of the federal battery rebate.
[Continue reading…]New Vehicle Emissions Data: An EV Shift For Solar Homes
The first performance results have been published under Australia’s new National Vehicle Emissions Standard (NVES) — and while the immediate impact on electric vehicle numbers is modest, the data hints at changes that matter for rooftop solar and household electrification.
[Continue reading…]Five Tests You Must Do Before Your Battery Installer Leaves
Norrie is a long-time reader who just spent $8,300 on a home battery. The install looked tidy. The installers were pleasant. Then the surprises landed after they were gone. He was told only one circuit could be backed up. Not the fridge and lights together. Not the air conditioner and lights. One. He was also […]
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