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Electric Cars Vs Petrol Cars: How Much Can You Save?

November 1, 2021 2024-05-15T12:48:48 by Ronald Brakels 113 Comments

The next new car you buy should be electric. I’m serious about this. I’m willing to include fuel-efficient hybrids in my advice for now, but anyone who’s not in the habit of chucking laps around the Strzelecki Desert should consider an all-electric car next time they’re looking to buy a new vehicle or a pricey […]

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Blackouts, Solar Power And Batteries

November 1, 2021 2023-12-04T13:58:41 by Michael Bloch 2 Comments

Solar power and battery systems during blackouts

Whenever there are significant blackout events, there’s an uptick in solar power and battery interest.

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Solar Rebate Vs. Feed-In Tariff: Explainer

November 1, 2021 2021-11-01T11:12:29 by Michael Bloch 3 Comments

Difference between solar rebate and feed in tariff

Confusing Australia’s national solar rebate with feed-in tariffs is still pretty common – this explainer clarifies the differences between the two incentives and what they are worth.

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Huge QLD Solar + Battery Storage Project Progresses

October 29, 2021 2021-10-29T06:36:01 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

Western Downs Green Power Hub is another step closer to prime time, with grid connection now completed by Powerlink.

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Enphase Shipped 2.6 Million Microinverters In Q3

October 28, 2021 2021-10-28T07:12:11 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

Microinverter and battery manufacturer Enphase Energy’s results for the third quarter of 2021 seem to have kept the company’s fans (and shareholders) happy.

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Buying A Home With Solar Installed: Things To Know

October 28, 2021 2021-11-06T11:58:47 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

Buying a house with a solar system already installed

Solar panels already installed on a house you buy can be a great thing – or a nightmare. Here are some tips on what you should be checking.

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New Solar Inverters And Batteries From Australia’s Redback

October 27, 2021 2021-10-27T10:22:49 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

Queensland company Redback Technologies has a fresh new look, plus new inverter and battery products on the way designed for the Australian market.

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Home Solar Power In Australia – Cost Per Kilowatt-Hour

October 27, 2021 2024-06-05T13:46:47 by Michael Bloch 8 Comments

Small scale solar costs per kilowatt hour

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s goal for large-scale solar energy generation costs in Australia had me wondering – what does solar electricity cost per kilowatt hour from a small-scale PV system?

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Enphase IQ8 Microinverter Launch – Backup Without A Battery

October 26, 2021 2021-10-26T19:46:48 by Michael Bloch 3 Comments

Enphase Energy has announced its IQ8 microinverters should begin shipping in December for customers in North America. Hopefully, shipments to Australia won’t be far behind.

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