Adding a battery to your solar home can reduce your bills and keep your lights on if there’s a blackout. But choosing one for your home isn’t as simple as popping down to the shops and getting some AAs.
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Victorian Blackout Bunker Rollout Nears Completion
Another energy resilience hub was launched in Victoria yesterday – and some Victorian households have already set up their own (of sorts).
[Continue reading…]Australia Still The Lucky Country For Home Solar
Home solar power system prices remain far cheaper in Australia than in the USA, UK, Canada and New Zealand. Here’s how they compare.
[Continue reading…]How To Beat Future Solar Export Tariffs
From July 1st, NSW, ACT, NT, and Victoria will start to slowly roll out two-way pricing, with others in the National Energy Market (NEM) set to join in next year. This new setup lets network companies charge electricity retailers for the energy that flows back to the grid during busy times.
[Continue reading…]Bluetti EP760 Home Battery Now Available In Australia
Best known in Australia for its off-grid/camping solar and energy storage solutions, Bluetti has expanded into grid-connected home batteries. So, is the EP760 any good?
[Continue reading…]Power Bill Rebates: Winners All Round – Or Not?
While every Australian household was a winner of sorts in the Federal Budget in relation to electricity bills, it’s been claimed those who need the rebate most will benefit the least.
[Continue reading…]Do You Need An Efficient Home If You Own A Massive Solar System?
The average size of a residential solar PV system installed in Australia has grown significantly over the years, which raises an interesting question: Should owners of larger systems even worry about energy efficiency in their homes?
[Continue reading…]Amber Electric’s NSW SmartShift Customers Clean Up
NSW home battery owners participating in Amber Electric’s SmartShift collectively did pretty well from recent wholesale electricity price spikes. But making the most of SmartShift is best suited to the adventurous and energy nerds.
[Continue reading…]Solar Panel Prices: How Low Will They Go?
Solar polysilicon producers have gone from rolling in cash to crying poor in a relatively short timeframe – such is the nature of the “solar coaster” that we’ve become accustomed to over the years. But it’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good.
[Continue reading…]More Victorian Solar Homes Program Tweakery
Businesses participating in Victoria’s Solar Homes program will have additional requirements come into force on July 1 this year. Here’s a summary.
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