Grabbing a coffee or doing some shopping can be good ways to pass time when charging an EV at a public station. But overstaying can inconvenience others and could cost the EV owner. [Read more…]
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See A Flexible Solar Exports Dial-Down In Action
Yesterday was a mild, sunny day in Adelaide that saw oodles of solar energy pumped into the grid. So much so, it appears SAPN flexed its flexible exports curtailment muscle. [Read more…]
The Solar Deposit Dilemma: How Much Can Installers Really Ask For?
How much deposit can solar installers request – and does compulsory insurance apply? Find out in our state-by-state (and territory) guide. [Read more…]
Mandatory “Sun Tax” Not In Powercor’s Plans
Victoria’s Powercor has released its 2026-31 Draft Regulatory Proposal for feedback – and mandatory two-way electricity pricing is not on the cards for solar owners. [Read more…]
“Sun Tax” Financial Impact A Nothing-Burger
There has been much gnashing of teeth and rending of garments over the so-called “Sun Tax”. But initial analysis from SolarQuotes based on real-world data indicates the impact will cost less than a carton of beer a year for most solar power system owners affected by it. [Read more…]
Queensland EV Rebate Comes To A Screeching Halt
When the QLD Government announced on Saturday morning that its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Scheme was ending soon, it wasn’t kidding. Applications closed at 11.59 pm last night. [Read more…]
Tesla’s EV Charger Problems Have Been Sorted in SA
Some weeks ago, I was asked a simple question; Can the cheap, simple, popular Tesla Wall Connector home EV charger still be installed in South Australia? It turns out the answer is yes, but read on, and we’ll explain why we had serious doubts.
WA’s Smart Connect Solar Rollout Done And Dusted
Home solar installation permission knockbacks should now be a thing of the past in regional Western Australia after the final phase of Horizon Power’s Smart Connect Solar initiative rolled out well ahead of schedule. [Read more…]
Smart EV Charging Pioneer Charge HQ Hit By Perfect Storm
Charge HQ co-founder Andrew Rogers recently said the company faces an uncertain future. This post will explain what’s happening, why it matters, and suggest some possible ways forward.
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