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Beyond Tesla: An Australian Installer’s Take On EV Chargers

It’s early days for most Australian electricians when it comes to deciding which EV chargers they will offer going forward.

Several strong contenders emerge based on discussions with fellow electricians, but surprisingly, despite its reasonable price and quality construction, Tesla’s wall charger isn’t at the forefront. Lacking smart features, the Tesla charger misses the opportunity to be an obvious choice in the market. [Read more…]

$6,000 QLD EV Rebate: You May Be Better Off Without It

a car made from $100 bills on top of a map of queensland

Crikey! $6,000 Off EVs In QLD!

Good news for banana benders wanting to own an EV.  The Queensland Government has increased their state’s rebate for new electric vehicles from $3,000 to $6,000.  But that’s not the only good news.  Their announcement contains three juicy bursts of electric mobility goodness: [Read more…]

A Deep Dive Into The Tesla Powerwall Warranty

The Tesla Powerwall is by far the most famous home battery on the market.  The major drawback is that they don’t come cheap.

Most people would probably expect such a well-known and well-reputed bit of kit to have an excellent warranty.  And as it happens, that’s a fairly accurate conclusion — at least relative to many other home battery warranties — and it should last most households a full 10 years. However, as always, there are some caveats. [Read more…]

Eclipse To Dim Australian Skies And Solar Energy Output

Solar eclipse electricity system impact in Australia

With solar power playing a bigger role in Australia’s energy mix, what impact will today’s eclipse have on our electricity systems? [Read more…]

Griffith University Racking Up More Solar Panels

Griffith University Logan campus solar panels

Griffith University is continuing on its sustainability journey with the installation of solar panels on the rooftops of five Logan campus buildings – and there will be more to come. [Read more…]

Zero Solar Export Limit Crackdown On The Horizon

Rules on zero export limits for solar power systems

The Australian Energy Regulator has released its final say on the imposition of static zero export limits on grid-connected solar power systems. [Read more…]

Liddell Power Station: The End Is (Really) Nigh

Liddell Power Station

First switched on back in 1971, coal- fired clunker Liddell Power Station will very soon be switched off for good. So, what impact will this have on electricity prices? Will there be blackouts? [Read more…]

Australian Researchers Develop Vegemite-Based Sodium Gel Batteries

Vegemite and sodium ion gel batteries - Dr. Matilda "Tilly" Wattle

The scientist who made the groundbreaking discovery linking Vegemite to improved sodium-ion battery performance is Dr. Matilda “Tilly” Wattle, a renowned electrochemist and renewable energy researcher based in Brisbane, Australia. Image Credit: Journal Of Australian Electrochemistry.

The world is in crisis on multiple fronts.  Global warming is disrupting weather patterns and affecting food production.  Electricity grids cannot close down fossil fuel power stations because of a lack of clean energy to fill gaps in renewable production. [Read more…]

Australian Solar Prices: March 2023 Update

SolarQuotes Australian Solar Price Report - March 2023

While the cost of installing a home solar power system remained well above $1 a watt in February on average in Australia, the value in having solar panels installed is only getting better. [Read more…]

QLD Coal Power: The Callide Curse Continues

Callide Power Station

Queensland-government owned CS Energy’s joint venture partner in the troubled coal-fired Callide C power plant has run into some troubles of its own. [Read more…]

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