It’s official – an Australian design rule to make new electric vehicles safer will come into play from November 2025.
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Four Things You Should Check Before Your Solar Installers Leave
Welcome back to our monthly chat. I’m Pat from Southwell Solar Inspections. In my line of work, I get to chat with system owners after the solar installation team has packed up and moved on. It’s a unique chance to hear how the system is running once the initial excitement has faded.
[Continue reading…]Land Rover To Start Repurposing Their Used PHEV Batteries
When you think of Range Rovers, the words “eco-friendly” and “sustainable” probably don’t immediately come to mind.
[Continue reading…]HOEM Device Converts V2L Cars To V2H – For Under $1,000
Many Australians are having an epiphany: electric vehicles are big batteries on wheels that could, in theory, be used to power our homes using a V2H (Vehicle to Home) system.
[Continue reading…]Good Flashings For Solar; Holes In Your Roof Made Waterproof
There are many ways to make a weatherproof cable entry to your iron roof, but as far as I’m concerned, all of them except one are wrong. In this post, I’ll explain what 20 years of roofing experience has taught me about making the perfect wiring penetration.
[Continue reading…]Tesla Confirms Key Powerwall 3 Specs
A presentation by a Tesla USA employee, now circulating on YouTube, has provided substantial new information on the Powerwall 3’s confirmed specs.
[Continue reading…]Why Faster Home EV Charging Gives Better Returns
Solar power systems have been saving us money for years, but what about saving some for later? With large solar arrays on houses becoming the norm, finding places to store all the goodness is becoming more important. Faster EV charging is an excellent place to start.
[Continue reading…]Best EV Chargers 2024: According To Australian Installers
What are the best home EV chargers in 2024 in Australia? I tapped into the collective wisdom of installers in the SolarQuotes network to find out.
[Continue reading…]Failed Flashings: When Solar Roof Penetrations Go Wrong
Think about the tin roof over your head. Its primary function is to keep the rain out. Now picture putting holes in that tin sheet for a fat bundle of cables. It’s risky if not handled properly.
[Continue reading…]How To Reinforce Skinny Rural SWER Connections With Solar Batteries
So you’ve made the tree change, shifted to the dream country block or taken over the farm now Dad has retired. While the peace and quiet is great, the fringe of grid power can prove problematic.
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