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 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”
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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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