Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Solar Still A Top Priority For Australian Home Buyers

Australian property buyers and solar energy.

Solar power and/or hot water systems are among the top ten key features for Australians looking to buy a home according to a recently published survey report. But buyer beware. [Read more…]

AEMC’s Electricity Pricing Review: Next Steps

Australian electricity pricing review

The Australian Energy Market Commission’s efforts in ensuring electricity pricing frameworks are more in line with how Australians want to utilise and interact with the energy system are going to be a long haul – but another step has been taken. [Read more…]

Enphase Energy Shedding ~500 Jobs Globally

Enphase staff cuts

Microinverter, energy storage and EV charger manufacturer Enphase Energy has announced it will be slashing its global team by approximately 17%, and cutting other non-essential expenses. [Read more…]

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. [Read more…]

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. [Read more…]

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? [Read more…]

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. [Read more…]

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. [Read more…]

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. [Read more…]

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? [Read more…]

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