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Origin’s Loop Virtual Power Plant Reaches 329,000+ Devices

Origin Loop VPP

Origin Energy’s “Loop” VPP grew significantly in the last financial year according to the company’s 2024 Annual Report released last week.

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Australian Powerwall 3 Unwrapped: More Juice, More Dollars, More Questions

powerwall 3 launch signage

Tesla just held a detailed media and installer briefing about the new Tesla Powerwall 3 (PW3) in Sydney, and I was there for SolarQuotes to make sure I got answers to key technical questions no one else is likely to ask…

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The Top-Rated Solar Installers In Perth In 2024

Who are the top 5 rated solar installers in Perth in 2024? I checked the SolarQuotes review database to find the top scoring companies.

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South Australia’s Virtual Power Plant Scores Award

SA VPP

A VPP project installing Tesla Powerwall batteries at SA Housing Trust and community housing provider homes picked up an award early this month.

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WA’s Smart Connect Solar Rollout Done And Dusted

Smart Connect Solar - Western Australia

Home solar installation permission knockbacks should now be a thing of the past in regional Western Australia after the final phase of Horizon Power’s Smart Connect Solar initiative rolled out well ahead of schedule.

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Energy Efficiency: New Australian Homes Performing Better Than Ever

Air tightness testing in Australian home

New homes in Australia are more comfortable and have lower energy bills as a result of marked improvements in air tightness says the CSIRO.

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Battery Ready in 2024: The Good The Bad & The Obsolete

tesa powerwall, gateway and 2 sungrow inverters

It’s been eight years since SolarQuotes first talked about what to look for in “battery-ready” solar power systems. A lot has changed since then, and many of you have been asking for an update.

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Top Solar Inverter Shippers Of 2023 Unveiled

Solar inverter shipments in 2023

The top 10 PV inverter manufacturers accounted for 81% of the global market last year, and two captured more than 50% says Wood Mackenzie.

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Victorian Government Celebrates Solar Homes Success

Victoria's Solar Homes program

350,000 solar panel, hot water, and battery systems have been installed with the support of rebates and interest-free loans under Victoria’s Solar Homes program says the Allan Labor Government.

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SolarEdge And SMA Report In

SMA and SolarEdge financial results

Solar manufacturers SolarEdge and SMA have recently reported on financial results and reiterated their beliefs in better days ahead.

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