A recent survey suggests many Australian households have low energy literacy, and a majority want simplicity in their relationships with electricity retailers. [Read more…]

While not a significant problem in Australia yet (and hopefully never will be), EV charging cable theft has been on the rise in the USA and UK. [Read more…]

Have you got a 7 year itch for free electricity? ACT company Reposit is offering a “Reposit No Bill” deal where they’ll sell you a solar system and a home battery with a smart controller and guarantee you’ll receive no electricity bills for 7 years.

Adelaide City Council’s long-running sustainability incentives scheme still has much on offer; including solar PV, battery, EV charger and appliance electrification rebates. Here’s what’s available. [Read more…]

What did Australia’s New Energy Tech Consumer Code achieve last year in terms of compliance activity – and what the heck is the NETCC anyway? [Read more…]

Results from a Finnish study suggest solar panel glass can be safely cleaned using a few common cleaning products without negatively impacting performance – but not dishwashing detergent. [Read more…]

The Queensland Conservation Council is urging the new-ish QLD government to make good on a commitment to providing solar subsidies for rental properties –  and to reintroduce a battery subsidy. [Read more…]

The first solar modules were recently produced in Aiko’s new factory, which features a 1.5-kilometre-long integrated cell and module production line. [Read more…]

Victoria’s Essential Services Commission (ESC) released its draft decision on minimum solar feed in tariff rates for 2025/26 on Friday – and system owners won’t be happy. [Read more…]

Solar energy covered around 14 percent of electricity consumption in Germany last year, up from 12 percent in 2023. How does that compare to Australia? [Read more…]