Recently, I had the pleasure of walking the halls at the All Energy Solar Conference in Melbourne. For those in the industry, we affectionately call it “Solar Xmess” because it’s the one time of year when we can all get together and passionately debate the finer points over a beer. Some might argue that our […]
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Maximising Solar Efficiency in Heat Waves: An Aussie Guide
With another scorching summer looming on the horizon, spare a thought for the solar panels doing it tough up there on the roof. There’s a common misconception that PV rooftop solar thrives in the heat just like a thermal solar system, but in fact, the opposite is true.
[Continue reading…]Cybertruck’s Powershare: Single-Vendor Ecosystems For The Win?
Let’s face it: The number of different solar-related products out there is mind-boggling to the average consumer. There’s a myriad of solar panels, inverters, batteries, EV chargers, and assorted smart energy devices.
[Continue reading…]VIC New Builds: Gas Boosted Solar Hot Water Requirement GONE
Word is on the street that new builds in Victoria no longer have to use a gas-boosted solar hot water service.
[Continue reading…]MC4 Plugs, The Hardest Working Things In Solar.
If you’re not involved in the solar industry but wonder how millions of solar panels worldwide are connected to deliver clean energy, you might have too much spare time on your hands. Nonetheless, I’m glad you’re interested because, as I’m about to explain, this topic can be quite electrifying – particularly when an electrical fire […]
[Continue reading…]Victoria Proposes 3.3 Cent Minimum Feed In Tariff
Victorians with solar power will get less for their exports if a draft determination by the Essential Services Commission goes ahead: the commission wants to cut another 33 per cent off the state’s feed-in tariff by July 2024.
[Continue reading…]Breaking the $140 Barrier: BNEF Reports Record Low Battery Prices
Battery prices have begun falling again after rising during 2022, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).
[Continue reading…]Why You Can’t Have Enphase Sunlight Backup
You may have seen inverter companies promoting “battery-less backup” – a feature that lets you power lights and appliances with your solar panels during grid outages and without the need for batteries.
[Continue reading…]Northvolt’s Revolutionary Sodium-Ion Battery Packs Serious Punch
Sweden’s Northvolt is touting a specific energy of 160 watt-hours per kilogram for its newly announced sodium-ion battery cell.
[Continue reading…]LG Battery Recall: 6000 Batteries Yet To Be Located
LG’s battery recall saga rolls on, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recommending to Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones that he issue a national product safety notice for the solar storage units.
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