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Corrosion Alert: Why Solar Panels On Galvanised Roofs Are Bad News

Galvanised roofs with aluminium-framed solar panels attached will rust. Read on, and I’ll explain why this happens, what to do if you already have a galvanised roof, and how to buy a shiny metal roof that won’t rust when you add solar panels.

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Are Flexible Solar Exports Worth It? Trevor’s Testing

Solar flexible exports testing

Owners of solar power systems in many more locations across South Australia recently became eligible for flexible exports. SolarQuotes’ Trevor took the plunge – and here’s what happened.

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AEMC Kicks Off Consumer-Focused Electricity Pricing Review

Electricity pricing review

Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) Chair Anna Collyer has announced more detail concerning a comprehensive review of electricity pricing, products, and services in Australia.

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Home Backup On The Cheap? A Buyer’s Guide to Portable Power Stations

A buyer's guide to portable powerstations

Portable power stations can provide a more affordable solution for backup power during outages, compared to conventional home batteries like the Tesla Powerwall.

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Home Batteries Deliver Enphase A Brighter Quarter, But …

Enphase Energy results - Q2 2024

While the second quarter of 2024 was kinder to microinverter, battery and EV charger manufacturer Enphase Energy, revenue was still a far cry from the same period last year.

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Heat Pumps: Roadmap For Australia’s Hot Water Transformation

Hot water heat pumps in Australia

Air-sourced heat pump hot water systems (HPHWS) can save households a bundle of bucks, but the quality of systems and installation in Australia needs some work.

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How To End The CEC’s Monopoly On Solar Approvals

For many years, the Clean Energy Council (CEC) has been the gatekeeper approving which solar products can connect to the grid in Australia. As an installer, I assure you many of my boots-on-the-roof colleagues are keen to remove that responsibility from the CEC. Strap in while I explain why.

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Nuclear + Solar In Australia = A Huge Waste Of Energy

Nuclear power in Australia

The operation of just one nuclear power station in Queensland would require cutting off renewable energy output equivalent to tens of thousands of home solar power systems every day says Queensland Conservation Council (QCC).

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Australia’s Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap Unveiled

National Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap

A meeting of federal and state energy ministers in Melbourne last week resulted in release of the National Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap. So, what’s it about?

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The Top-Rated Solar Installers In Canberra In 2024

Who are the top 5 solar installers in Canberra in 2024?

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