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Are Off Peak Hot Water Tariffs A Waste Of Time For Solar Owners?

Off peak hot water tariffs and solar power

Last week Finn got me into hot water.  He did this by referring me to a study called::

“Analysis of electricity consumption and thermal storage of domestic electric water heating systems to utilize excess PV generation”

Let me translate that from Academeze into English for you:

Are electric hot water systems any good at soaking up excess solar electricity?

Here are some of the findings: [Read more…]

Remote Rooftop Solar Power Management For WA’s SWIS

Remote solar disconnection in Western Australia

Energy Policy WA has kicked off a discussion on the introduction of remote rooftop solar management capability for new installations in Western Australia – and it could be introduced quite soon. [Read more…]

Gelion: Readying For Battery Manufacturing After COVID Delays

Gelion battery - zinc bromine gel energy storage

Like just about everybody, Australian battery innovator Gelion has had its business plans disrupted. But the company hopes it can have its first pilot trial production line ready early in 2022, and also anticipates commercial availability next year. [Read more…]

Wangaratta Hospital Switches On To Solar Energy Savings

Wangaratta Hospital goes solar

Victoria’s Wangaratta Private Hospital is expecting a pretty rapid payback on its shiny new solar power system. [Read more…]

Pitt Digs In (Again) On Coal Mining ..And Burning

Minister for Resources Keith Pitt - Australian Coal

For the second time this week, Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt has issued a media release defending Australia’s coal industry and use. [Read more…]

Briggs & Stratton Acquires Solar Battery Company

SimpliPhi Power acquired by Briggs & Stratton

Lawnmower engine maker Briggs & Stratton has scooped up US off-grid/on-grid energy storage company SimpliPhi Power. [Read more…]

More Solar Power On The Cards For Scentre Group

Westfield Shopping Centres and solar power

Westfield owner/operator Scentre Group generated a bunch of electricity from solar panels last year – and there could be more installations in the pipeline. [Read more…]

The Huawei Luna2000 Battery Review: Tantalisingly Close To Paying For Itself

Huawei Luna2000 Battery Review

Introducing The Huawei Luna2000 Battery — A Home Battery That May Pay In WA

Huawei is the world’s largest inverter manufacturer and has been selling residential solar inverters in Australia for years.  They’re now offering home energy storage with the launch of their Luna 2000 battery in May. [Read more…]

Kalgoorlie-Boulder School VPP Nearing Prime Time

Kalgoorlie Virtual Power Plant

Western Australia’s Education Minister was in Kalgoorlie yesterday officially launching the new Virtual Power Plant at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School. [Read more…]

Air Conditioners Will Heat Your Home Cheaper Than Gas. Here’s Why.

Reverse cycle air conditioner vs gas heating

The best way to heat your home is with a reverse cycle air conditioner.  This is true whether your goal is to save money or save the planet.  In this article, I’ll explain no matter how crap your air conditioner is, you’re likely to be financially better off using it for heat instead of gas. [Read more…]

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