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A new report ranking power prices in the National Electricity Market makes some curious claims about so-called high-efficiency, low emissions (HELE) coal fired power generation. [Read more…]
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Tesla Big Battery’s First Year: Lowers Electricity Prices, Makes Money, Is Not On Fire
The Hornsdale Power Reserve or “Tesla Big Battery” is One! And it’s been quite successful.
The Tesla Big Battery in South Australia came online last year on the first of December. It’s now one year and 18 days old. Despite the involvement of Elon Musk and Tesla it’s not actually called the Tesla Big Battery. Its real name is the Hornsdale Power Reserve. Personally, if I had been asked, I would have called it Elonia Princess of Power, but I wasn’t consulted and so my naming talents continue to be squandered. [Read more…]
WA’s Government Promises Renewables From Fracking Cash
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Western Australia’s McGowan Government has announced it has lifted a moratorium on fracking, but assures everyone things will be A-OK and has dangled a renewable energy carrot. [Read more…]
Is Labor’s $2,000 Battery Subsidy A Waste Of Money?
On Wednesday shadow Prime Minister, Bill Shorten, gave some details on the plans for energy Labor will throw into motion if they win the next election. According to all the little people inside my TV, this election will occur within 6 months but it may be almost a year away. [Read more…]
Help! I Bought Solar But My Bills Are Still High
If you bought a solar power system and your bills are still high, then either your system is not working or you haven’t considered the big picture of energy-efficiency, hot water heating and system size.
In this post you will discover:
- Why – if you want tiny bills – buying a solar power system is about more than buying a good system from a reputable installer.
- How to quickly estimate if any solar panel array is working well in 3 minutes, with or without monitoring.
- How to work out if your electricity retailer is billing you correctly or ripping you off.
- Just how hard-to-use most inverter manufacturer monitoring software is – and why you should always buy a good third party monitoring system such as Solar Analytics to go over the top.
- How following the 7 steps in my book – The Good Solar Guide – virtually guarantees tiny bills and no surprises.
- And how to read The Good Solar Guide for free.
So let’s get started shall we… [Read more…]
SonnenFlat Review: Is It A Good Deal?
SonnenFlat — good if you already have a Sonnen battery but maybe not good enough to buy a Sonnen battery.
Update Feb 2, 2025: Sonnen Flat ended June 2024 and so is no longer available.
I think the German home energy storage company, Sonnen, must be having an exciting time in Australia at the moment: [Read more…]
South Australia Loses Renewable Energy Leader Status
South Australia is no longer the nation’s outright leader for renewable energy according to a report released yesterday by the Climate Council. [Read more…]
Deadlines For Electricity Meter Changeovers Under AEMC Draft Rule
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The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is calling for feedback on a draft rule that it says will give customers in the National Electricity Market (NEM) greater control over electricity meter changes and see deadlines implemented for meter changeovers. [Read more…]
Budget Solar: How To Save Money While Avoiding Disaster
How To Save Money On Solar Power Without Compromising Too Much On Quality
I’ve covered a lot of ground in various articles I’ve written for the SolarQuotes blog. But one thing I’ve never delved deeply into is the fundamental nature of the human soul. Perhaps because at some level we fear the stark dichotomy that dwells inside us. Within every human being there is a fundamental struggle between the desire to spend big and buy nice things and the desire to cheap out and save a few bucks. [Read more…]
Victorian Solar Rebate Explained: Up To 50% off Solar – Starting Now
A massive new solar subsidy is now available in Victoria. Here’s how it works and how much it can save you.
Hey, Victorians! Listen up! If you want solar panels your state government has just made things fantastic for you. They will now cover up to half the cost of a new solar power system. [Read more…]
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