South Australia’s electricity distributor SA Power Networks (SAPN) has announced it will be introducing an export tariff —sometimes incorrectly referred to as a ‘sun tax’ — from July 1 this year. Here’s why, how it will work and how much it will cost.
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Make Sure Your Solar Isn’t An Insect Magnet
Plenty of people get solar to do their bit for the environment. Although renewables are far better for nature than fossil fuels, a new book details the little-known impact that solar panels have on insects, birds and bats. Here’s how to make sure your panels aren’t part of the problem.
[Continue reading…]Study Suggests EV Myths Still Fool Many Australians
Numerous EV myths persist and it appears a significant proportion of Australians continue to believe them. But we’re not alone.
[Continue reading…]NSW’s Problematic Home Battery Rebate Biting The Dust
A cheery headline from a New South Wales state government news release published yesterday glossed over a bombshell contained within. But there is good news too (for some).
[Continue reading…]Hot Water Rebates Heat Up For Victorian Households
The Victorian Government has announced a bigger rebate for households that purchase an eligible Australian-made solar or heat pump hot water system starting next month.
[Continue reading…]Electricity Retailer Amber Cashed Up For Expansion
Australia’s Amber recently wound up a funding round with $45 million to play with that will be used to grow and expand its battery and EV automation technology services both at home and abroad.
[Continue reading…]Navigating Your Solar Inverter Choices In 2025
A solar inverter is the brains and brawn of a solar power system. Discover what you should know about choosing one in 2025.
[Continue reading…]Phase Shift: The Solar Industry Is Eating Its Own
A little while back, SolarQuotes’ in-house installer Anthony Bennett wrote a solid post on a niche issue: whether power and data cables can run in the same conduit.
[Continue reading…]Reverse Cycle Not Keeping You Warm? Here’s What To Do.
Winter is here, and nobody is more aware of that than Australians with a struggling reverse cycle air conditioner (RVAC). If your system isn’t keeping you warm, here’s what to do to get it humming.
[Continue reading…]Home Battery Rebate Regrets: Quotes And Deposits
With state home battery incentives suddenly vanishing or slashed and federal rebate ‘stackability’ issues remaining, what now in terms of quotes already accepted and deposits taken?
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