Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Sydney EV Super Show: Get Set For Everything Electric 2025

Everything Electric Australia NSW 2025

What’s promoted as the world’s leading home energy and electric vehicle show returns to Sydney this week at Olympic Park. And if you’re thinking about attending, we’ve got a discount ticket code for you. [Read more…]

World’s Thinnest EV Charger Fattens Up (On Features)

Evnex E2 Plus and E2 Core EV chargers

What’s claimed to be the world’s thinnest EV charger has had a warranty and feature boost while retaining its slim form – and now has a cheaper companion. [Read more…]

Fronius Gets Back Into Solar Batteries With Reserva

Fronius Reserva battery

It’s been a while between drinks, but Austria’s Fronius is back in the home battery manufacturing game. Here’s a first look at the Reserva. [Read more…]

Living With Low (Or Even Zero) Solar Feed-In Tariffs

Solar feed-in tariff rates

Minimum solar feed-in tariff rates (such as they are) have been set for what could be the last time in Victoria. But smart solar ownership will still bring significant financial and other benefits; and this applies across Australia where rates have been reducing. [Read more…]

Kingspan’s PowerPanel Insulates And Generates

Kingspan PowerPanel

Kingspan Group has announced the launch of PowerPanel – an integrated roofing and solar power solution designed for pitched roofs. [Read more…]

Solar Victoria Still Snubbing Tesla Powerwall 3

Tesla Powerwall 3 and Victoria's Solar Homes Program

To be eligible for a Solar Victoria no-interest loan for home energy storage, batteries must be included on the agency’s approved products list. Tesla Powerwall 3 still isn’t. What gives? [Read more…]

WA Labor Pledges Big Home Battery Rebates

Western Australia solar battery rebate

Western Australia’s Cook Labor Government has announced very generous subsidies for home batteries should it be returned to office. [Read more…]

EV Street Charging Program In (The Other) Victoria

EV street charging

The City of Victoria in Canada is undertaking a trial allowing EV owners to run charging cables across footpaths; a practice that is forbidden in many places, including here in Australia. [Read more…]

Community Energy Upgrades Fund Recipients Announced

Community Energy Upgrade Fund grants - Round 1

58 local governments across Australia have shared in $50 million in federal grants for projects improving the energy efficiency of community buildings and infrastructure through solar, batteries and electrification. [Read more…]

Driver Charged Over Solar Panel Death

Driver killed by solar panel - charges laid

Whether on the roof of a caravan or towed in a trailer, a tragedy involving a solar panel serves as a grim reminder about ensuring PV modules are properly stowed or attached. [Read more…]

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