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Ampol’s Home EV Charger Ready To Rock

Ampol home EV charger

Petrol purveyor Ampol has said its AmpCharge branded home EV charger is ready for purchase and installation across Australia. [Continue reading…]

Australian Solar Rebate Reduction Nears: What You Should Know

Australia's solar rebate in 2025

In just under 8 weeks, Australia’s solar panel rebate won’t be as generous as it is now. Here’s what’s happening in 2025. [Continue reading…]

Tough Times Continue For Solar Polysilicon Producers

Solar polysilicon

The price of polysilicon can be an indicator of which way solar panel prices will head. So, how did one of the world’s largest polysilicon producers fare during Q3?

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Australia’s Best Public EV Charging Station: And The Winner Is …

Australia's best EV charging station 2024

The Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) has unveiled its inaugural charging station award. And the winning location isn’t in any of the major cities – or even a small one.

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Don’t Ignore Your Solar: Maintaining Monitoring Makes Sense

solar analytics performance screen

As an installer, there’s one thing I have always tried to explain to customers. You need to keep an eye on your solar. It’s not just about economics but a legal obligation in many cases. Read on while I explain why monitoring is important, how to get it, and how to keep it working.

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Australia-China Team Push Solar Limits With IBC Cell Tech

ACAP and AIKO IBC solar cell project

Chinese solar manufacturer Aiko is collaborating with the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) to create Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) silicon solar cells with more than 30% conversion efficiency.

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CEC Retains Solar Product Gatekeeper Role Amid Protests

CEC retains PLB status

It’s official. The Clean Energy Council will continue to be the product listing body for solar panels and inverters under Australia’s Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) – but not everyone is happy.

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RAA Energy’s Electricity Plans – Are They Any Good?

RAA Energy electricity plan review

RAA Energy officially launched yesterday in South Australia, offering members-only electricity plans. So, how much does RAA’s “electrifying offer” cost and what’s with the bearded bee guy?

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Home EV Charging Just Got Serious: Meet Sigenergy’s 25kW Bi-Directional Beast

  Sigenergy is relatively new to Australia. They make stackable home energy systems that take drop in, modular batteries, inverters and DC EV chargers. And it’s the EV charger that got me excited. Because I reckon it’s the fastest home EV charger in Australia.

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Better Batteries Hoped From Home-Grown Silicon Anode Tech

AnteoTech silicon battery grant

A Brisbane company has scored millions from the Australian Government to support the development of technology that could cut the costs of lithium-ion batteries and boost their capacity.

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