Smart meters are transforming how Australians monitor and manage their electricity usage, especially for solar system owners. But how close are we to a full rollout, and what challenges remain? [Read more…]
EV And Home Battery Health-Checks Encouraging
Two recently released reports suggest lithium-ion EV and home batteries should stand the test of (warranty) time. [Read more…]
The Cost Of Victoria’s Emergency Backstop For Solar
In just over a week, Victoria’s Emergency Backstop Mechanism (VEBM) requirement for rooftop solar systems comes into effect. Here’s what’s happening, why and how much it might cost all electricity customers. [Read more…]
NETCC Proposed Changes: Have Your Say (Soon)
Remember the New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC)? It’s still around and there are changes in the wind. [Read more…]
Solis Achieves 100GW+ Of Inverter Shipments
Chinese inverter manufacturer Solis is celebrating having reached a major milestone for global inverter shipments; a feat made even more impressive by the timeframe the bulk of capacity was achieved. [Read more…]
Smarter Charging: Amber For EVs Graduates To Beta
Late last month, the beta version of Amber Electric’s “smart and simple” EV charging solution became available to all its customers who have a compatible electric vehicle. [Read more…]
Victoria’s Premium Feed-In Tariff: The End Is Nigh
Imagine receiving a 60c feed-in tariff! Some Victorian solar owners have been getting this rate for many years, but it will be ending soon. [Read more…]
Mandatory “Sun Tax” Not In Powercor’s Plans
Victoria’s Powercor has released its 2026-31 Draft Regulatory Proposal for feedback – and mandatory two-way electricity pricing is not on the cards for solar owners. [Read more…]
Smarter Solar: Catch Power’s 6-Channel Catch Control Released
In this age of lower feed-in tariffs, solar energy self-consumption is king. The new multi-phase 6 Channel Catch Control hardware and software aims to have you wearing the crown. [Read more…]
Help Shape Australia’s $523M Battery Breakthrough Initiative
Here’s your opportunity to have a say in how an Australian Government program goes about supporting the development of a local battery manufacturing industry. [Read more…]
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