No Surprise: Many Australians Don’t Trust Energy Retailers

Australian energy retailer distrust

A recent survey indicates electricity and gas companies are trusted by fewer Australians than telcos, banks and supermarkets. [Read more…]

Hoymiles 8-1 MIT: Microinverter On Meth

Hoymiles 8-1 MIT microinverter

The line between microinverter and string inverter has been blurred with the launch of Hoymiles’ 8-1 MIT series. [Read more…]

Customer Concerns Trigger AEMC Electricity Tariff Pricing Review

Australian electricity tariff review

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) says it’s aware of and concerned about electricity retailers applying demand and time-of-use tariffs to households in “unexpected ways”. [Read more…]

Debunking The Screams Of “Sun Tax!”

Australia's Sun Tax debunked

Export charges for solar energy in Australia have elicited some strong negative reactions and misinformation – including referring to these charges as a sun tax. [Read more…]

Another Push For “National” Home Battery Subsidy In Australia

Australia: National Home Battery Saver.

Does a solar battery subsidy of up to a few thousand dollars sound good to you? That’s what could be available if a Clean Energy Council recommendation is heeded by the Federal Government. [Read more…]

Hi-Ho Solar Silver, And Away!

Impact of solar panels on silver prices

Silver has been experiencing quite a few moments in recent times, with prices the highest they’ve been for years – and solar panel uptake is partly responsible. [Read more…]

31-Year-Old Solar Panels Tested: The Results

Old solar panel test results

This 31-year-old solar array looks a little worse for wear (and check out the wood racking!), but how are the panels performing? [Read more…]

Solar Giants Shutter Panel Manufacturing Capacity

solar panel factory

As trade protections ramp up in the USA, solar panel manufacturing is reportedly being impacted in some south-east Asian countries. [Read more…]

Victoria’s Emergency Backstop Mechanism For Solar Looms

Victoria Emergency Backstop Mechanism for solar

A requirement in Victoria that new home solar power systems are able to be throttled or switched off remotely is meant to kick in soon; but there may be some re-jiggering. [Read more…]

WA’s Workplace EV Charging Grants Ending Soon

WA EV charger grants

Small and medium businesses in Western Australia keen to grab a grant to install an EV charger will need to get cracking. [Read more…]

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