It’s a little over five years since SolarQuotes first discovered Tongwei Solar, back then a manufacturer mostly turning silicon ingots into solar cells sold to panel manufacturers. [Read more…]
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Ausgrid Proposed Tariffs Could Make EVs More Expensive Than Petrol

Ausgrid wants to gold-plate the fast charger tariffs on its network…
The EV Council has warned the Australia Energy Regulator (AER) that Ausgrid’s current regulatory proposal offers a tariff structure that would push up the price of public chargers. [Read more…]
Selectronic SP PRO: My Favourite Powerwall Alternative
If you are looking for the ultimate solar and battery system, whether on or off the grid, then in my opinion you should build it around the Selectronic SP PRO inverter. It is in a class of its own. I mean that in more ways than one, but you’ll have to indulge me while I explain. My personal favourite battery inverter, the Selectronic SP PRO is an Australian-made grid forming inverter that can equally be used as a grid hybrid or stand-alone supply. [Read more…]
We Want More Women Working In Solar: Here’s The Plan.

Image Credit: Finn Peacock and his AI helper
The solar industry’s getting serious about gender balance. The Smart Energy Council’s Gender Action Plan (GAP) sets the stage for an estrogen-fueled transformation and was unveiled in a webinar last week.
I mean, come on, a measly one-third of the solar workforce are women, and the Smart Energy Council says they’re mostly in admin, with a smaller number in sales and very few up on roofs installing systems. [Read more…]
Solar For Strata: The Definitive Guide to SolShare’s Pros and Cons
Is SolShare Worth It For Multi-Unit Properties?
If you’re a strata-titled property owner researching rooftop solar, you’ve likely come across Allume Energy’s SolShare, a solar-sharing solution that’s turning heads. While this cutting-edge technology has great potential, it’s essential to consider if it’s the right fit for your particular strata. Let’s investigate the details and objectively evaluate SolShare’s compatibility with your property.
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Kempsey Cranking On Climate Action With Power Partnership
New South Wales’ Kempsey Shire Council has announced it has joined the ranks of the Cities Power Partnership (CPP), a collaborative network of local governments across Australia dedicated to combating climate change and achieving a zero-emissions future. [Read more…]
CCWA Warns On WA Critical Minerals Mining Rush
New sites for mining critical minerals crucial to the clean energy revolution will have to go somewhere, but they cannot go anywhere says the Conservation Council of Western Australia (CCWA). [Read more…]
Solar Powered Security For Berrigan Shire
Australian manufactured vandal-resistant “solar poles” will soon be powering lighting and CCTV at a bunch of locations in New South Wales’ Berrigan Shire. [Read more…]
Installer Selfies And Australia’s Solar Rebate
When you see your solar installer taking selfies on the day of system installation, these aren’t just happy snaps or portfolio pics. Installer selfie photos are an important part of Australia’s solar rebate scheme. [Read more…]
Solar Panels Helping Power Slim Dusty Centre EV Charging
EV owners arriving the Slim Dusty Centre in Kempsey, NSW can now top up their electric cars while enjoying their visit. [Read more…]
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