How long do electric vehicle batteries last? According to a study by Recurrent — a US company devoted to helping people buy and sell used EVs — it’s a long time.
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Update On The LG Battery Recall: Straight From The Horse’s Mouth
Keen SolarQuotes readers will no doubt recall the ongoing saga which began when LG Energy Solution Australia issued a recall notice for various LG Chem RESU models and battery packs back in February 2021. Since then, the recall has spread to other manufacturers containing the affected LG batteries.
[Continue reading…]Unmasking The Energy Illuminati: Notes From The Smart Energy Conference
Dear reader, I’ve taken the plunge and weathered another trade show, Smart Energy 2023, so you don’t have to.
[Continue reading…]Sydney Councils Push Back Against Community Batteries In Parks
Last November, Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen’s 2022 “pledging spree”, put $200 million into around 400 community batteries. But Distributed Network Service Providers (DNSPs) are learning they have to win over the communities who will be home to the container-sized batteries.
[Continue reading…]April 2023 Australian Solar Systems Interest Index
Better late than never, the auSSII Report for all things customers wanted in solar and batteries for the month of March is finally here. Does size matter? When are they buying?.. and more.
[Continue reading…]WA Signs Companies for ‘Green’ Hydrogen & Ammonia Precinct
The Western Australian government has allocated land to four companies in its Maitland Strategic Industrial Area, to develop allegedly ‘green’ hydrogen and ammonia projects.
[Continue reading…]WA, NT Start Commissioning Grid-Scale Battery Projects
Two grid-scale battery projects came closer to operation over the weekend in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
[Continue reading…]Home Batteries Finally Taking Off?
This year’s Smart Energy Conference was abuzz with news on solar and batteries — more abuzz than a bucket of Queensland prawns on a hot tin roof. The hottest of hot topics was home batteries — not because dodgy ones were spouting flame — but because their installation rate is soaring. If growth continues, by […]
[Continue reading…]Surviving the Trade Show Trenches: Australia’s Energy Politics
Navigating the labyrinth of trade shows can often feel like a journey through a fantasy novel, complete with elf-sized airline seats, networking events that leave heads spinning, and generous sales reps locked in fierce debates over dinner bills. Yet, I’ve braved these challenges to bring you the latest insights from the frontlines of the energy […]
[Continue reading…]Tesla Sued Over 2022 Car Software Update
Tesla is facing a class action in California over claims that a software update issued in 2022 was “responsible for a drastic drop in battery performance and driving range in affected vehicles”.
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