Lithium-ion battery fires are on the increase, but how many of these incidents involve solar batteries? [Read more…]

This homeowner in SA has made good use of Time-of-Use (ToU) electricity tariffs and a home battery to minimise the financial impact from significant shading of his solar power system during winter. [Read more…]

Thousands of apartment owner-occupiers and renters in Victoria are expected to benefit from a state and federal program providing generous grants to install solar panels on apartment buildings. [Read more…]

A ban on doorknocking under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program finally kicks in tomorrow, following on from a telemarketing ban implemented earlier this year. [Read more…]

While New South Wales’ battery rebate is still some way off, you may be able to pick up a bargain in the interim. But be careful. [Read more…]

Owners of solar power systems in many more locations across South Australia recently became eligible for flexible exports. SolarQuotes’ Trevor took the plunge – and here’s what happened. [Read more…]

Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) Chair Anna Collyer has announced more detail concerning a comprehensive review of electricity pricing, products, and services in Australia. [Read more…]

While the second quarter of 2024 was kinder to microinverter, battery and EV charger manufacturer Enphase Energy, revenue was still a far cry from the same period last year. [Read more…]

Air-sourced heat pump hot water systems (HPHWS) can save households a bundle of bucks, but the quality of systems and installation in Australia needs some work. [Read more…]

The operation of just one nuclear power station in Queensland would require cutting off renewable energy output equivalent to tens of thousands of home solar power systems every day says Queensland Conservation Council (QCC). [Read more…]