With the launch of the Federal Governmentâs Cheaper Home Batteries Rebate Scheme, weâre about to see a serious uptick in grid-connected battery installations across Australia â and authorities will be ramping up inspections to make sure these are done safely. Hereâs two key tests installers must undertake on new systems.
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A change in peak period times for South Australian customers on a Time of Use (ToU) electricity plan will soon kick in, plus SA Power Networks (SAPN) has provided an update on flexible solar exports availability in regional areas.
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As the cold finally kicks in across southern Australia, minds turn to warmth versus wallet. Staying warm doesnât mean bankrolling your electricity retailer. Applying a few helpful hacks and habits can make a real tangible difference.
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China’s JA Solar has been a rather quiet achiever compared to some of its flashier competitors. But in 2025 the firm is strutting its stuff, celebrating two decades in the PV manufacturing game.
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Got a solar battery? Here’s how to ensure it keeps doing its job (and safely) every single day to maximse your electricity bill savings.
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With the federal battery rebate kicking in from July 1, demand for home battery quotes has gone ballistic. It’s not hard to see why. Thousands of dollars in subsidies. Rising grid prices. More households with solar. And batteries finally starting to feel like part of the modern home, not a science experiment bolted to the […]
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South Australia’s electricity distributor SA Power Networks (SAPN) has announced it will be introducing an export tariff âsometimes incorrectly referred to as a ‘sun tax’ â from July 1 this year. Here’s why, how it will work and how much it will cost.
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Plenty of people get solar to do their bit for the environment. Although renewables are far better for nature than fossil fuels, a new book details the little-known impact that solar panels have on insects, birds and bats. Here’s how to make sure your panels aren’t part of the problem.
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Numerous EV myths persist and it appears a significant proportion of Australians continue to believe them. But we’re not alone.
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A cheery headline from a New South Wales state government news release published yesterday glossed over a bombshell contained within. But there is good news too (for some).
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