The world is flooded with stories about lithium battery fires (more frequently in consumer gadgets than in electric vehicles), putting a premium on battery safety research.
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Tritium Chargers Getting Simpler: No Card-Tap Needed
Brisbane-based charger manufacturer Tritium is taking the tap-to-pay step out of electric vehicle charging, with a Plug and Charge feature called Autocharge.
[Continue reading…]Want 3-Phase Battery Backup? Here Are Your Options In 2024
So you have a 3-phase supply to your place, and you’d like solar with battery backup?
[Continue reading…]Recent Study: Are Solar Homes Truly Green Or Just Energy Hungry?
Happy New Year from my straw-bale home in Adelaide. Now, don’t let the eco-friendly construction fool you – my place is an energy-hungry beast, and I’m the guy feeding it! With thermal mass and careful orientation, the house is a champion of efficiency, but my family’s lifestyle… well, that’s another story.
[Continue reading…]Another Solar Efficiency Record for LONGi
Less than two months after setting a 33.9% efficiency record for crystalline silicon-perovskite (CSP) tandem cells, LONGi is back with another record claim.
[Continue reading…]ACCC Recalls Dangerous Growatt & GoodWe Inverters
Important Clarification; The ACCC has issued an urgent recall for some Growatt hybrid inverters. When badly installed, these units can expose the user to a live, hazardous voltage while operating. GoodWe grid connect inverters have also been recalled for a non compliant plug assembly, exposing the user to a live, hazardous voltage; if the grid […]
[Continue reading…]Catch Solar Relay in 2024: The Swiss Army Knife Of Solar
I’ve been a fan of the Aussie-developed Catch Solar Relay since it was first released in late 2020.
[Continue reading…]Solar Backup Without Batteries: Revolutionary or Ridiculous?
Solar newbies are often bemused as to why their rooftop solar shuts down during a grid outage. It seems counterintuitive, given that the idea of an alternative power supply is to generate electricity separately from the grid.
[Continue reading…]Common Battery Installation Issues: Insights from an Electrical Inspector
As home battery systems start to go mainstream, the focus on the safety and compliance of these systems becomes ever more critical. In this post, I will navigate the complexities of grid-connected battery system installations, uncover common challenges installers face, and underscore the pivotal role of the Australian home battery standard: AS/NZS5139:2019.
[Continue reading…]Understanding Australian Solar in 2024: Three Key Concepts to Master
As we enter 2024, Australia’s solar capacity is so high that curtailment is sometimes necessary.
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