All Volvo EX30 electric vehicles manufactured in 2024 are being recalled in Australia due to an issue that could potentially lead to a fire. And there’s no real fix yet. Here’s what we know. [Read more…]
About Michael BlochMichael caught the solar power bug after purchasing components to cobble together a small off-grid PV system in 2008. He's been reporting on Australian and international solar energy news ever since.
WA Home Battery Installation Tally Soars
The home battery installation count in Western Australia is rapidly increasing, as too is the national total according to an update from Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen. [Read more…]
Rooftop Solar Taming Australia’s Summer Sizzle
Air-conditioners were working hard during the recent heatwave that affected large parts of Australia — and rooftop solar power systems did their bit to alleviate strain on the mains grid while making air-con use greener and cheaper. [Read more…]
Australian Ingenuity: Better Solar Panel Silver Recovery
University of Newcastle researchers state they have developed a super-efficient method for the recovery of high-grade silver from end-of-life solar panels. [Read more…]
Solar Panel Degradation Testing: A Sting In The Long Tail
Current testing standards have been called into question after new research indicating 20% of solar panels tested in a study had 1.5 times worse than average degradation rate. [Read more…]
Longi Shunning Silver For Solar Panels
Chinese solar panel manufacturing goliath Longi has reportedly decided to cease using silver in the manufacturing of its back-contact solar cells. [Read more…]
Surprise In Top Solar Inverter Manufacturer Rankings
Wood Mackenzie’s latest inverter manufacturer rankings note a firm high up on its leader board that’s a surprise inclusion given the challenges the company faces. [Read more…]
Old Solar Panels Living Up To Performance Warranty Promises
A bunch of solar panels installed in the 1990’s have undergone testing; the results of which indicate maximum degradation levels stipulated in long performance warranties are realistic. [Read more…]
Home Battery Boom Smashes 2025 Forecasts: See The Numbers
Installations in 2025 under the Albanese Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program (CHBP) surpassed even some previous optimistic estimates. [Read more…]
Electricity Bills: Higher Fixed Network Charges Ahead?
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) recently published its draft recommendations for a “smarter, fairer, lowest overall cost” electricity network, one that may involve higher fixed network charges. [Read more…]
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