Thousands have converged on Melbourne to address the opportunities and growing pains of the solar battery bonanza, in the first All Energy Australia conference since the introduction of the federal rebate. The SolarQuotes team joined the fray to cover the Southern Hemisphere’s largest clean energy event, which ran over two days from October 29 to 30.
All Energy Australia Grapples With Scale Of The Battery Boom
Australian Launch: GoodWe’s New ESA Series Home BatteryÂ
Solar manufacturer GoodWe will be showing off its new ESA all-in-one home battery systems at the All Energy Conference in Melbourne next week. There’s been interest building in Australia regarding this new series — here’s a closer look. [Read more…]
Bowen: Home Battery Rebate Uptake “Massive”
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen provided an update yesterday on solar battery uptake numbers under the Albanese Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries (CHB) program. [Read more…]
WA Home Battery Rebate: New Players Join The Game
Synergy’s supported solutions list for Western Australia’s Residential Battery Scheme was updated last month, and again on Monday. See the newer kids on the WA battery rebate block, some with a catch. [Read more…]
What To Ask Your Home Battery Installer Before They Leave
Before your installer packs up and heads home, it is a good idea to find out some key details about your new solar battery system. Here’s what to ask — as explained by a licensed electrical inspector.
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What To Check Before Your Home Battery Installer Leaves
Here’s how to check over a home battery installation before your installer leaves — as explained by a licensed electrical inspector.
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The Big Battery Trap
Last week, I mentioned a bloke who was beaming after placing his order for a new 30 kWh home battery. The plan was simple: charge it with solar during the day, then use it to both run his house and charge his EV at night. He reckoned he was set for energy independence.
Battery Rebate To Deliver A Coal Plant Of Power In 18 Months
The federal battery rebate is set to play a crucial role in reaching Australia’s new 2035 emissions target, with SolarQuotes analysis revealing that the power output of additional battery storage capacity installed under the scheme will soon match that of Australia’s largest coal plant.
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Tesla Powerwall 2 Australian Recall: What We Know
Certain Tesla Powerwall 2 batteries installed in Australia are subject to a recall after reports of battery cells in some systems smoking or venting flame. [Read more…]
Home Battery Basics: Fundamentals You Need To Know
Don’t go in blind when buying a solar battery — first understand these important fundamentals to help ensure you get the system you want (and need). [Read more…]
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