AEMC Mulls “Real-Time” Smart Meter Data Access For Consumers

Smart meter data

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is inviting feedback on improving access for households and businesses to (near) real-time data about their electricity usage and generation. [Read more…]

Watch A Tesla Powerwall 3 Expansion Unit Installation

Tesla Powerwall 3 expansion unit installation

Tesla recently released a video demonstrating installation of expansion units for its Powerwall 3 battery – see it here. [Read more…]

South Australian Households Invited To Be “Energy Masters”

Energy Masters trial - South Australia

A call has gone out for SA households to register their interest in a trial involving electricity demand flexibility and smart electric homes. [Read more…]

EV Charging Away From Home – Idle Fees

EV charging idle fees

Grabbing a coffee or doing some shopping can be good ways to pass time when charging an EV at a public station. But overstaying can inconvenience others and could cost the EV owner. [Read more…]

Hot Water Heat Pumps: Upskilling Victoria’s Plumbers

Hot water heat pump system training

Energy-efficient heat pump hot water systems (HPHWS) have been popular in Victoria. But what’s needed are more tradespeople with the skills and knowledge to design and install good quality systems. [Read more…]

Fronius Strengthens Inverter And EV Charger Warranties

Fronius inverter and EV charger warranties

Austrian solar manufacturer Fronius has boosted the warranty on its Wattpilot EV charger and also selected solar inverters for new installations for a limited time; better reflecting the premium price paid for Fronius kit. [Read more…]

Enphase Beefs Up Australian IQ8 Microinverter Warranty

Enphase IQ8 microinverter Australian Warranty

Enphase must be very confident in its IQ8 microinverters lasting the distance – the company says it has extended its standard limited warranty in Australia for new installations. [Read more…]

EnergyAustralia Takes Its Scissors To Solar Feed-In Tariff Rates

EnergyAustralia feed-in tariffs

When the calendar flipped over to October, EnergyAustralia snipped its solar feed-in tariff rates across the board – and they’ve had quite a haircut. [Read more…]

Shakeup At SMA – Jobs Likely To Go

SMA job cuts

German solar inverter and battery storage manufacturer SMA is continuing to feel the pinch from competition and a volatile market, and now jobs are on the line. [Read more…]

ClearVue BIPV Chosen For Australian Modular Housing Prototype

ClearVue and Prefabulous - Modular housing BIPV

Australia’s ClearVue Technologies and Prefabulous have teamed up on a project that offers a glimpse into the future of eco-friendly living with Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). [Read more…]

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