Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

The debate over road-user charges (RUC) for electric vehicles has been reignited courtesy of interpretation of comments reportedly made recently by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. [Read more…]

A home battery fully installed for $2,880 sounds like a real bargain. But what do you get for that price? [Read more…]

$2.4 million in funding has been announced for the installation of 250 public kerbside electric vehicle charging stations across New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. [Read more…]

If you wish to upgrade to a smart meter, or if your electricity retailer wants to upgrade your current meter to a smart device, here’s what you need to know. [Read more…]

US microinverter and battery storage company Enphase Energy has announced its results for Q4 2024, and provided updates on its 4th-generation battery, IQ9 microinverters and IQ EV Charger 2. [Read more…]

The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) has teamed up with CSIRO for a trial providing free home energy ratings to eligible home owners and renters; carried out by trained assessors. [Read more…]

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen has said that unlike the previous Morrison Government in the lead-up to the last election, he won’t be interfering with the timing of electricity Default Market Offer (DMO) announcements for 2025/26. [Read more…]

Applications for new grants for electric delivery vans and public charging stations kick off this week in Tasmania under the state’s Deliver-E and ChargeSmart programs. [Read more…]

Federal funding has been announced for a project in Western Australia that will enable more owners of solar panels and home batteries to join Virtual Power Plants. [Read more…]

Community buildings with solar panels, batteries and generators are providing residents in a bunch of Victorian towns a safe place to access basic services during prolonged blackouts. [Read more…]