As I write this, approximately 1 in 10 new cars sold worldwide are electric. But not in Australia.
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Another Big Tesla Powerwall Price Increase In Australia
Australians hankering after a Tesla Powerwall solar battery system will need to dig deeper into their pockets to buy one of the beasties.
[Continue reading…]Australian Solar Systems Interest Index: April 2022
The latest SolarQuotes auSSII report reveals a greater proportion of Australians wanting to fill their roofs with solar panels to make the most of their valuable rooftop real estate.
[Continue reading…]Elon Musk Delivers Surprise “Resilience Day” Presentation
This morning, at 2:00 am Adelaide time, I watched Elon Musk’s “Resilience Day” announcement. I wasn’t happy about the timing. I had under four hours warning of the event and less than 3 hours sleep. But I made the sacrifice so I could tell you not only how Tesla is coping with supply chain disruptions […]
[Continue reading…]Australian Solar Farms As Wildlife Habitats
A researcher at New South Wales’ University of New England (UNE) is delving into the potential for renewable energy zones to also act as valuable wildlife habitats.
[Continue reading…]Solar Panels In U.S. Commerce Department’s Crosshairs Again
For a government that says it’s eager to hugely expand solar capacity and really tackle climate change, the Biden Administration is doing some pretty weird stuff.
[Continue reading…]Yet Another Yallourn Power Station Incident
There’s been a fire at Victoria’s Yallourn Power Station, but thankfully renewables (and the brilliant efforts of firies of course) helped save the day.
[Continue reading…]Federal Budget Fails On Renewables And Climate
The smattering of new cash for renewables and the lack of real action on climate change in last night’s Federal Budget have been criticised.
[Continue reading…]Queensland Reforms To Better Back Homeowner Solar Rights
A bill introduced to Queensland’s Parliament yesterday seeks to reinforce the rights of homeowners in the state to install solar panels.
[Continue reading…]The SolarEdge Home Battery — An Okay Battery For An Okay World
Update November 5th, 2025: SolarEdge’s current home battery is nearly identical to this one and is called the SolarEdge Energy Bank. It’s slightly lighter and no longer contains an internal fire extinguisher, as it’s able to meet fire safety standards without one. Its details can be found on our Battery Comparison Table. At 4 o’clock […]
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