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.
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‘Substandard’ Battery Installs Trigger Inspection Blitz
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.
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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 […]
[Continue reading…]Don’t Bet The House On Cheap Batteries – We’ll All Pay Twice
After 17+ years experiencing the ebb and flow of the solar industry, the sheer number of new battery brands available right now is mind boggling. To me the only thing more confusing is this; why do people peg their expectations so low when they see a rock bottom price?
[Continue reading…]The Air Con Efficiency Rating You Should Really Care About
Pop quiz! What’s more important when it comes to buying an air conditioner? (a) Cooling efficiency (b) Heating efficiency (c) Purple monkey dishwasher
[Continue reading…]FranklinWH – The AC Coupled Answer To VPPs
FranklinWH are busy making themselves a compelling reputation for Australian customers. So should you consider one for your place? Yes, if it’s an AC coupled solution you need.
[Continue reading…]Gas Connections Are About To Get A Whole Lot More Expensive
The gas death spiral is accelerating so fast that the dwindling number of Australians still tethered to gas must be feeling dizzy (or perhaps that’s just the methane seeping in from those leaky cooktops). The number of households on gas continues to decline, with new costs set to be foisted on those who remain connected.
[Continue reading…]Recycled Opinions: Have Your Say On Solar Panel Waste Plan
Following the announcement of a national solar panel recycling pilot, a parliamentary inquiry has now opened alongside formal requests for industry and public input — signaling that the wheels are finally turning. We spoke with recyclers to get their perspective.
[Continue reading…]Your EV Will Eat Your Home Battery – If You Let It
Ten per cent of new cars sold in Australia are now plug-in EVs. Home battery sales are going through the roof. That means a growing number of homes now have both. Or soon will. And yet, hardly anyone thinks about how the two will work together.
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