VIC Neighbourhood Batteries: Readying For Round 4

Victoria's Neighbourhood Batteries Program

Round 4 of the Victorian Government’s 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program will open for applications in August – and a new tool will help groups prepare to apply for funding. [Read more…]

2024/25 NSW Solar Feed-In Tariff Guidance Published

Solar feed in tariffs: NSW

What’s on the cards for solar feed-in tariff rates in New South Wales for the new financial year? Find out here. [Read more…]

Germany’s Solarwatt Shifting Manufacturing To China

Solarwatt panels and batteries

First it was Solarwatt’s panels, now the German company has reportedly said it will be ending local production of batteries and shifting manufacturing of both to Asia. [Read more…]

New Smart EV Charger Requirements In SA Near

Smart EV chargers - South Australia

The clock is ticking for home EV charger manufacturers to get listed as compliant with new guidelines in South Australia. [Read more…]

LG Battery Recall Saga: The Hot Mess Continues

LG battery recall in Australia

Some Australian owners of recalled LG home batteries have been delivered another kick in the guts – but it’s better than their houses potentially burning down; or worse. [Read more…]

NSW Solar Battery Subsidy: Here’s What We Know 

New South Wales battery incentive

The NSW Government is launching an initiative aiming to make solar batteries more affordable for households and businesses. But those keen on grabbing an incentive will have to wait a bit before getting one installed. [Read more…]

Electricity Prices Update: Who Saves And Who Gets Slugged

Electricity offer determinations

Final decisions were published yesterday for regulated electricity offers in several Australian states. Find out what this means and how it might affect you. [Read more…]

Maxeon Cops Nasdaq Non-Compliance Notice

Maxeon Nasdaq non-compliance

Producer of SunPower solar panels, Singapore-headquartered Maxeon (NASDAQ: MAXN) says it has received a notice of non-compliance from Nasdaq, an American stock exchange. Here’s why. [Read more…]

Victorian Blackout Bunker Rollout Nears Completion

Energy resilience - Victoria

Another energy resilience hub was launched in Victoria yesterday – and some Victorian households have already set up their own (of sorts). [Read more…]

Australia Still The Lucky Country For Home Solar

Solar prices in 2024 - AU vs. UK, USA, Canada and NZ

Home solar power system prices remain far cheaper in Australia than in the USA, UK, Canada and New Zealand. Here’s how they compare. [Read more…]

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