A household that fully electrified their home had a nasty shock after subsequently receiving a huge gas bill. Here’s what happened. [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.
Evnex Unveils “Grid Now, Solar Later” EV Charger
Kiwi company Evnex has taken the wraps off a hard-wired home EV charger for budget-conscious buyers — the E2 Flex. Find out what it includes (and doesn’t) and how much it costs. [Read more…]
Western Power’s DER Test Lab Is Go
WA electricity distributor Western Power has launched what it says is the first dedicated Distributed Energy Resources (DER) testing lab in Western Australia. [Read more…]
Longi Reportedly Leaping Into Battery Storage
Various reports indicate Chinese solar panel manufacturing goliath Longi is set to make its entrance into the energy storage market through the proposed acquisition of another company. [Read more…]
475W Phono Quasar Solar Panel Poised For Australian Rollout
Joining a bunch of other high-powered rooftop solar panels unveiled for the Australian market this year is Phono’s Quasar back-contact, dual-glass, bifacial solar module — expected to start shipping to local installers from late next month. [Read more…]
Analysis: Battery Rebate Funding Could Run Out Mid-2026Â
Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program (CHBP) is going gangbusters. So much so, updated SolarQuotes analysis suggests the subsidy party could be over *much* sooner rather than later without intervention. But there’s good news. [Read more…]
WA Home Battery Rebate Is A Hit …And Miss
Figures released by Western Australia’s Cook Government indicate the WA residential battery rebate has been popular. But more than half of buyers appear to be foregoing it or otherwise missing out. [Read more…]
All Energy Australia 2025: The Good, Bad And Niche-y
All-Energy Australia 2025 may be done and dusted, but the southern hemisphere’s largest clean energy event certainly hasn’t been forgotten. SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock highlights some of the many products showcased, from connectors to home batteries. [Read more…]
15 Years Of GoodWe Solar Gear
Chinese solar manufacturer GoodWe last week celebrated 15 years since it was founded. Learn more about the firm and its activities in Australia. [Read more…]
Neighbourhood Battery Powers Up In Canberra
The launch of a neighbourhood battery in the Canberra suburb of Casey sees another milestone achieved in the Big Canberra Battery Project rollout. And we take a quick look at how home battery uptake has been tracking in the ACT. [Read more…]
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