Dust can have a negative impact on solar panel performance. But module tilt angle also plays a role in how much the impact will be, as this study carried out in an extreme environment indicates. [Read more…]
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Yet Another Round Of Staff Cuts At SolarEdge
After three rounds of layoffs announced in 2024, solar manufacturer SolarEdge will be shedding staff again – with hundreds more jobs to go. [Read more…]
Throwing Shade; When Great Solar Expectations Boil Over
Circled in red, hot water consumption should be under the solar curve
In this story, we’ll outline a great quality system, expertly installed and supported by an exceptional solar company, then a saga of customer complaints, despite the system performing better than promised.
SolarEdge Clarifies Energy Storage Division Exit
An announcement from SolarEdge had some scratching their heads over the future of the firm’s involvement in battery storage. Here’s what’s happening. [Read more…]
NSW Battery Rebate: It’s Payback Time
New South Wales’ battery rebate can knock thousands off the cost of a home energy storage system. So, how does that impact simple payback? [Read more…]
Enphase Energy Shedding ~500 Jobs Globally
Microinverter, energy storage and EV charger manufacturer Enphase Energy has announced it will be slashing its global team by approximately 17%, and cutting other non-essential expenses. [Read more…]
Ampol’s Home EV Charger Ready To Rock
Petrol purveyor Ampol has said its AmpCharge branded home EV charger is ready for purchase and installation across Australia. [Read more…]
Ecogenica EG-215F Heat Pump Hot Water System Recall
Australia’s national consumer product safety regulator has published a recall notice for certain Ecogenica EG-215F heat pump hot water systems over an issue related to electrical safety. [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…]
Nerd Alert! Crunching the Numbers on the New 1000V Solar Standard
Whilst we usually try to make our blog posts understandable to almost anyone, this post will get technical, as I show, with numbers, why the new 1000-volt limit for residential solar makes life better for installers and homeowners alike.
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