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NETCC Proposed Changes: Have Your Say (Soon)

New Energy Tech Consumer Code - NETCC

Remember the New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC)? It’s still around and there are changes in the wind.

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The Solar Deposit Dilemma: How Much Can Installers Really Ask For?

australian money

  How much deposit can solar installers request – and does compulsory insurance apply? Find out in our state-by-state (and territory) guide.

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Solis Achieves 100GW+ Of Inverter Shipments

Solis inverter

Chinese inverter manufacturer Solis is celebrating having reached a major milestone for global inverter shipments; a feat made even more impressive by the timeframe the bulk of capacity was achieved.

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Smarter Charging: Amber For EVs Graduates To Beta

Amber for EV charging

Late last month, the beta version of Amber Electric’s “smart and simple” EV charging solution became available to all its customers who have a compatible electric vehicle.

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How To Prevent Your EV From Falling Asleep When Solar Charging

sleeping EV

Have you ever tried charging your EV using only excess solar power, only to find it falls asleep while waiting for the sun to cooperate? For some electric vehicles, like the BYD Dolphin, it’s more than just a minor inconvenience—it’s a frustrating glitch that interrupts charging altogether. Imagine plugging in your car, expecting it to […]

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The Top-Rated Solar Installers In Brisbane In 2024

Who are the top-rated solar installers in Brisbane in 2024?

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Victoria’s Premium Feed-In Tariff: The End Is Nigh

Victoria's premium feed in tariff (PFiT)

Imagine receiving a 60c feed-in tariff! Some Victorian solar owners have been getting this rate for many years, but it will be ending soon.

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Mandatory “Sun Tax” Not In Powercor’s Plans

Powercor 2026-31 Draft Regulatory Proposal

Victoria’s Powercor has released its 2026-31 Draft Regulatory Proposal for feedback – and mandatory two-way electricity pricing is not on the cards for solar owners.

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Smarter Solar: Catch Power’s 6-Channel Catch Control Released

6 Channel Catch Control

In this age of lower feed-in tariffs, solar energy self-consumption is king. The new multi-phase 6 Channel Catch Control hardware and software aims to have you wearing the crown.

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Nerd Alert! Crunching the Numbers on the New 1000V Solar Standard

Whilst we usually try to make our blog posts understandable to almost anyone, this post will get technical, as I show, with numbers, why the new 1000-volt limit for residential solar makes life better for installers and homeowners alike.

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