While New South Wales’ battery rebate is still some way off, you may be able to pick up a bargain in the interim. But be careful.
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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.
[Continue reading…]Are Flexible Solar Exports Worth It? Trevor’s 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.
[Continue reading…]AEMC Kicks Off Consumer-Focused 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.
[Continue reading…]Home Backup On The Cheap? A Buyer’s Guide to Portable Power Stations
Portable power stations can provide a more affordable solution for backup power during outages, compared to conventional home batteries like the Tesla Powerwall.
[Continue reading…]Home Batteries Deliver Enphase A Brighter Quarter, But …
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.
[Continue reading…]Heat Pumps: Roadmap For Australia’s Hot Water Transformation
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.
[Continue reading…]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.
[Continue reading…]Nuclear + Solar In Australia = A Huge Waste Of Energy
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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).
[Continue reading…]Australia’s Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap Unveiled
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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