Best known in Australia for its off-grid/camping solar and energy storage solutions, Bluetti has expanded into grid-connected home batteries. So, is the EP760 any good? [Read more…]
Power Bill Rebates: Winners All Round – Or Not?
While every Australian household was a winner of sorts in the Federal Budget in relation to electricity bills, it’s been claimed those who need the rebate most will benefit the least. [Read more…]
Amber Electric’s NSW SmartShift Customers Clean Up
NSW home battery owners participating in Amber Electric’s SmartShift collectively did pretty well from recent wholesale electricity price spikes. But making the most of SmartShift is best suited to the adventurous and energy nerds. [Read more…]
Solar Panel Prices: How Low Will They Go?
Solar polysilicon producers have gone from rolling in cash to crying poor in a relatively short timeframe – such is the nature of the “solar coaster” that we’ve become accustomed to over the years. But it’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good. [Read more…]
More Victorian Solar Homes Program Tweakery
Businesses participating in Victoria’s Solar Homes program will have additional requirements come into force on July 1 this year. Here’s a summary. [Read more…]
SolarEdge Struggles In Q1 2024
Optimizer, inverter, battery storage and EV charger manufacturer SolarEdge had another challenging quarter to kick off the year. [Read more…]
A Final Salute To The Fronius SnapINverter?
Australians hankering after a Fronius inverter should find the cost of the company’s SnapINverter range, which is being phased out, now more wallet-friendly. [Read more…]
Sungrow Shows Off New Solar Gear For Australia
China’s Sungrow launched its latest inverters and batteries for the Australian residential and commercial market at the Solar & Storage Live Australia event held in Brisbane last week. [Read more…]
Victorian Budget 2024/25: What’s In It For Energy?
Victoria’s Allan Government says the Victorian Budget 2024/25 is firmly focused on helping families. Here’s what’s happening on that front in relation to energy. [Read more…]
Home Solar Boost For Broome
In Western Australia, residents of Broome and some other towns in Horizon Power’s service area previously locked out of rooftop solar power can finally install panels – with more towns to come. [Read more…]
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