Esperance is to be the first area in regional Western Australia to benefit from another standalone power system (SPS, aka SAPS) rollout in the state.
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SolarEdge + Home Assistant Hack Puts Battery Owner In Control
This is the story of Mathias Boer-Mah, a self-confessed tinkerer, energy nerd and SolarEdge Home Battery owner. Mathias wanted more control of his battery than SolarEdge could provide, so he hooked up his SolarEdge inverter to a free open-source software application for home automation.
[Continue reading…]Revealed: Electricity Network Reliability In Western Australia’s SWIN
WA’s Western Power recently added an interesting new electricity network reliability section to its website.
[Continue reading…]Australian Solar Prices: November 2022 Update
Did the cost of fully installed home solar power systems in Australia go up or drop in October 2022? Find out in SolarQuotes’ latest solar price report.
[Continue reading…]Coal Booster Ian Off Anna’s Xmas List
Annastacia Palaszczuk is keeping a list of who’s naughty or nice, and Queensland Resources Council’s Ian Macfarlane can expect a lump of coal in his stocking. He’d be completely fine with that.
[Continue reading…]The Problem Of Solar Voltage Rise/Drop And How To Fix It
Some weeks ago, I explained why the voltage in a long cable will drop over its length, and how this affects solar installations that are a long way from the switchboard.
[Continue reading…]City Of Whittlesea Plots Course To A Sustainable Future
Victoria’s City Of Whittlesea has adopted a strategy and plan to tackle climate change and environmental sustainability as it works towards a net zero emissions community by 2036.
[Continue reading…]REC TwinPeak 5 Solar Panel Production Kicks Off
Manufacturing of the fifth generation of REC’s TwinPeak modules is under way, with the first REC TwinPeak 5 solar panel shipments to arrive on Australian shores next month.
[Continue reading…]Wollongong Switching To Solar To Power Streetlights
From January 1 next year, Wollongong City Council’s 18,000+ streetlights will be running on solar energy via a power purchase agreement (PPA).
[Continue reading…]Victorian Election 2022 – Climate And Energy Pledge Roundup
With just a few days to go until the good folks of Victoria head to the polls, here’s some of what Victorian Labor, the Liberals/Nationals and Greens are committing to in terms of energy and climate.
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