Problems With Victoria’s Emergency Backstop For Solar Drag On

Victoria's emergency backstop mechanism

Rollout of Victoria’s emergency backstop mechanism (VEBM) for solar power systems has been anything but smooth, and four-and-a-half months on there are still significant issues needing resolution. [Read more…]

Victoria Planning To Abolish Minimum Solar Feed-In Tariffs

Victoria's minimum solar feed-in tariff

It’s been reported the Victorian Government will no longer set minimum solar feed in tariff (FiT) rates, bringing it into line with several other states. [Read more…]

Finn Peacock’s Phase Shift: The Aldification Of Solar

Shopping trolley

Back in 2007, $8,000 would get you 1 kW of solar panels on your roof. Today, Aldi is promising 6 kW of panels AND a 4.6 kWh (usable) battery installed for the same money. We’re watching something I call the ‘Aldification of Solar’ – the race by giant retailers to slap a discount tag on what used to be a specialist service.

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Australian Apartment Energy Behaviour Study Under Way

Apartment Energy Behaviour Study - CSIRO

CSIRO is inviting selected households to join the largest investigation of apartment energy usage behaviour in Australia, but has had to overcome an unexpected recruitment challenge. [Read more…]

JinkoSolar Boasts Big Australian Panel Shipment Tally

JinkoSolar Australian solar panel shipments

China’s JinkoSolar states it achieved 1GW+ in distribution shipments to Australia of the company’s solar panels for 2024. That’s a lot of modules. [Read more…]

EV Road User Charges Back In The Spotlight

Electric vehicle road user charges

The debate over road-user charges (RUC) for electric vehicles has been reignited courtesy of interpretation of comments reportedly made recently by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. [Read more…]

Solar Batteries On Special: Should You Trust Aldi To Power Your Home?

The front facade of an Aldi supermarket

An Aldi supermarket in Adelaide.

Good old Aldi — the home of supermarket savings, shelves lined with classic grocery staples like milk, bread, cheese, and… wait… is that an entire solar-and-battery system on sale next to the dog food?

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Home Battery Snail Mail Spam Still Doing The Rounds

Snail mail home battery offers

A home battery fully installed for $2,880 sounds like a real bargain. But what do you get for that price? [Read more…]

Kerbside EV Charging Gets A Multi-Million Dollar Boost

EVX kerbside EV charging

$2.4 million in funding has been announced for the installation of 250 public kerbside electric vehicle charging stations across New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. [Read more…]

Smart Meter Upgrades: Know Your Rights

Smart meter upgrades in Australia - Consumer rights.

If you wish to upgrade to a smart meter, or if your electricity retailer wants to upgrade your current meter to a smart device, here’s what you need to know. [Read more…]

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