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17 Key Insights from Tesla’s Powerwall 3 Training

Tesla’s Powerwall 3 is starting to hit the ground in Australia. We’ve had the launch. Selected retailers are humble bragging about their latest Tesla deliveries hitting the ground, and Tesla is running installer training to get everybody ready. I went along on Friday to see what we could glean.

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ClearVue BIPV Chosen For Australian Modular Housing Prototype

ClearVue and Prefabulous - Modular housing BIPV

Australia’s ClearVue Technologies and Prefabulous have teamed up on a project that offers a glimpse into the future of eco-friendly living with Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).

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See A Flexible Solar Exports Dial-Down In Action

Flexible solar exports curtailment in SA

Yesterday was a mild, sunny day in Adelaide that saw oodles of solar energy pumped into the grid. So much so, it appears SAPN flexed its flexible exports curtailment muscle.

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Can You Install The Powerwall 3 On A Three-Phase Home?

Australians sure are excited about the Tesla Powerwall 3, and we are getting truckloads of queries about it. The most common question by far is: Can I put a Powerwall 3 on my 3-phase home?

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Approved Solar Products In Australia: So Many Choices!

Approved solar products: Australia

How many solar products are currently approved for installation in Australia by the Clean Energy Council (CEC)? The answer may surprise you. Here’s how to navigate the dizzying array of options.

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Your EV Has A 12 Volt Battery – It Can Stop You Dead

Running late on the morning school run? That’s when problems tend to hit. Even with two EVs and a PHEV in the driveway, I’ve learned flat 12v batteries are still a problem, and keeping a few tools handy can save the day. Let me show you why charging a flat 12v battery can be quicker […]

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Australian Smart Meter Rollout: When Will It Be Complete?

Smart meters - Australia

Smart meters are transforming how Australians monitor and manage their electricity usage, especially for solar system owners. But how close are we to a full rollout, and what challenges remain?

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EV And Home Battery Health-Checks Encouraging

EV and home battery health

Two recently released reports suggest lithium-ion EV and home batteries should stand the test of (warranty) time.

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The Cost Of Victoria’s Emergency Backstop For Solar

Victoria's Emergency Backstop For Solar

In just over a week, Victoria’s Emergency Backstop Mechanism (VEBM) requirement for rooftop solar systems comes into effect. Here’s what’s happening, why and how much it might cost all electricity customers.

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The Top-Rated Solar Installers In Melbourne In 2024

Who are the top five solar installers servicing Melbourne in 2024? Here are the best, as rated by SolarQuotes reviewers over the past three years.

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