Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

New-Gen Winaico Solar Panels: Sleek, Powerful & Ultra-Black

Winaico WST-BDX WBC solar panel

Winaico’s WST-BDX54-B2 WBC Series rooftop solar panels should be available in Australia very soon. Here’s what we know. [Read more…]

Keeping Your Post-Solar Installation Experience Sweet

Your solar power system is now installed and the installer has headed off. Discover what to check and how to ensure it keeps slashing your power bills for decades. [Read more…]

Virtual Energy Networks: A VPP Alternative

Virtual Energy Network (VEN) participants

If the idea of handing control of your home battery over to a Virtual Power Plant operator (VPP) doesn’t appeal to you, perhaps participating in a Virtual Energy Network (VEN) will. [Read more…]

Inside The CEC’s Approved Solar Products Program

Clean Energy Council solar product listing

The Clean Energy Council’s (CEC’s) Approved Product lists are big. Really big. Discover how many products are listed, the number of applications rejected, plus other related facts and figures. [Read more…]

EV Road User Charge Discussions Accelerate

Driving an EV

A road user charge for electric vehicle use in Australia seems not a matter of if, more a question of when. But should common sense prevail, it won’t just apply to EVs. [Read more…]

Alinta Energy Launches ‘No-Cost’ Solar And Battery Deal

Solar Together: Alinta Energy

A partnership between energy retailer Alinta Energy and NRN (National Renewable Network) is offering households complete solar and battery systems with no upfront cost, no financing, and no repayments. So, how does this work? [Read more…]

Home Solar Power System Basics: How They Work

If you’re thinking about installing solar panels for your home, it’s good to first get familiar with the various components of a system, what their roles are and common points of confusion. [Read more…]

Should Australian Councils Allow Footpath EV Charging Cable Channels?

EV charging cable channel

Dozens of councils in the UK are permitting and promoting cross-pavement EV charging systems for electric vehicle owners without a driveway. Is it time Australian councils followed suit? [Read more…]

Solar Sunshot Sparking More Australian Manufacturing

Australian solar panel factory

Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer and several local polysilicon hopefuls have received a significant boost through the Albanese government’s Solar Sunshot initiative. [Read more…]

ECA’s Call For Fair, Affordable Public EV Charging Access

Using a public EV charger

A report commissioned by Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) makes initial recommendations for creating affordable public electric vehicle charging that’s accessible to all — and ECA is looking for feedback. [Read more…]

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