In this first of a two-part series, we’re going to shed light on some of the lurks you need to know about owning a battery hybrid solar power system. Specifically understanding, measuring and managing the degradation.
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Battery Degradation: How Do You Work Out If Your Battery Is Up To Snuff?
Is Home WiFi The Achilles Heel Of South Australia’s Flexible Exports Program?
South Australia – where more than 1-in-3 homes have rooftop solar – is once again leading the charge in solar energy integration with the introduction of Flexible Exports for new solar connections, starting in earnest this month (July 2023).
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The Importance Of Earthing Solar Panels: A Shocking Revelation
We may have dramatised this image a little.
Safety should always be a top priority when it comes to solar energy installations. Unfortunately, not all solar systems meet the necessary standards, which can lead to some shocking situations. Pun intended. [Read more…]
Queenslanders Paying Coal-Fired Prices To Solar Power Their EVs
Finally, the coal barons have discovered how to extract revenue from free fuel…
Sun-Powered EVs, Coal-Priced Bills: Queensland’s Solar Irony [Read more…]
Blemishes Appear On Top-End REC Alpha Panels Less Than Two Years In
Recently we fielded a query from a Western Australian gent who was curious about a special extra detail he’d noticed in the premium products bought from a recommended installer. [Read more…]
Damn It’s Cold: Inferior Housing Leaves Australians Freezing
They might look nice, but French doors are a leaky liability. Draft-proofing has been a winner for me (note the lack of a dark blue line around the doorframe in the right-hand ‘after’ pic).
The winter solstice is upon us, bringing dismal weather to Adelaide and much of Australia. And in other shocking news, water is wet. [Read more…]
Should you buy an EV charger with OCPP?
Image: SA Power Networks
TLDR: Yes. [Read more…]
There’s No Room for Nostalgia With Australia’s Energy Future
Sometimes moderating the comments section is trying. Some trolls get quietly and politely under your skin, and the best way to save yourself from a satisfying expletive-laden rant (that may get you sacked) is a measured blog post to explain the situation. [Read more…]
Thinking Of Installing EV Chargers At Work? Read This First
Say Hello to the Future of Workplace Amenities – The EV Charger [Read more…]
Unmasking The Energy Illuminati: Notes From The Smart Energy Conference
All of this energy industry technology and here’s me with a flat phone battery.
Dear reader, I’ve taken the plunge and weathered another trade show, Smart Energy 2023, so you don’t have to. [Read more…]
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