Wollongong City Council is teaming up with several neighbouring councils to boost local uptake of solar panels, battery systems and VPPs among households and small businesses. [Read more…]
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How To Overcome The Challenges Of Strata EV Charging
Are you considering getting an EV but are overwhelmed by the challenges of strata charging? Fear not! Here’s how to overcome each challenge…
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More Flexible Solar Exports Suburbs In SA Soon
Owners of new or upgraded solar systems in hundreds more suburbs and towns in South Australia will have the opportunity to sign up for flexible exports later this month. [Read more…]
VIC Emergency Backstop Mechanism For Solar Delayed
Full implementation of a Victorian initiative allowing for rooftop solar power system throttling and shutdown remotely in a grid emergency has been delayed by three months. [Read more…]
Aussie V2G Pioneer: Nissan Leaf Is Overpriced But V2G Is Great
Jai Nankivell is one of a handful of Australians with a legally installed home Vehicle to Grid (V2G) installation which works with his V2G compatible electric car to feed electricity back into the grid when it is profitable for Jai to do so. [Read more…]
Upgrading Vintage Solar? You May Need To Start Again
Like the rest of Burra, this solar system should be heritage listed.
Are you an early adopter of solar power? Are you wondering how to install a new solar system alongside your existing one? Or if you need to replace it entirely? And what about the solar rebate if you’ve already received it? Plus, how does the Premium Feed-in Tariff (FiT) factor into your decision?
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Victoria’s Emergency Backstop Mechanism For Solar Looms
A requirement in Victoria that new home solar power systems are able to be throttled or switched off remotely is meant to kick in soon; but there may be some re-jiggering. [Read more…]
New Smart EV Charger Requirements In SA Near
The clock is ticking for home EV charger manufacturers to get listed as compliant with new guidelines in South Australia. [Read more…]
The Refreshed Tesla Model 3 Is A Damn Fine Car – With One Major Elon Error
Tired of filling your tank? Go electric!
Last weekend I drove to Naracoorte to check out some holes in the ground. While this may not sound exciting, what made it special was driving there in a brand new “refreshed” Tesla Model 3.
In almost every way but one, the car was great. Perhaps even amazing. However, tragically, I’m unable to give it the coveted title of totes amazeballs. This is due to one annoying penny-pinching design choice I will heartily complain about later. I’ll hold off for now because there are far too many miserable bastards on the internet and I’d much rather go straight to telling you how cool it was using it to tool around South Australia. [Read more…]
Electricity Prices Update: Who Saves And Who Gets Slugged
Final decisions were published yesterday for regulated electricity offers in several Australian states. Find out what this means and how it might affect you. [Read more…]
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