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Hidden Defects in Solar Battery Installations: What Inspectors Look For

battery cabling

  Solar battery installation inspections are essential. They ensure systems are safe, compliant, and function optimally.

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VIC Neighbourhood Batteries: Readying For Round 4

Victoria's Neighbourhood Batteries Program

Round 4 of the Victorian Government’s 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program will open for applications in August – and a new tool will help groups prepare to apply for funding.

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2024/25 NSW Solar Feed-In Tariff Guidance Published

Solar feed in tariffs: NSW

What’s on the cards for solar feed-in tariff rates in New South Wales for the new financial year? Find out here.

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NSW Battery Rebate: How To Triumph Despite The Confusion

So you’ve heard about NSW offering an incentive between $1600 and $2400 to install a home battery. It’s great news but if you’re confused about exactly how this battery rebate works, don’t worry, so is the solar industry. Installer angst is palpable; but read on and I’ll explain there’s opportunities to make this work for […]

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Germany’s Solarwatt Shifting Manufacturing To China

Solarwatt panels and batteries

First it was Solarwatt’s panels, now the German company has reportedly said it will be ending local production of batteries and shifting manufacturing of both to Asia.

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New Smart EV Charger Requirements In SA Near

Smart EV chargers - South Australia

The clock is ticking for home EV charger manufacturers to get listed as compliant with new guidelines in South Australia.

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The Refreshed Tesla Model 3 Is A Damn Fine Car – With One Major Elon Error

A refreshed Tesla Model 3 next to a Challenger tank.

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 […]

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LG Battery Recall Saga: The Hot Mess Continues

LG battery recall in Australia

Some Australian owners of recalled LG home batteries have been delivered another kick in the guts – but it’s better than their houses potentially burning down; or worse.

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NSW Solar Battery Subsidy: Here’s What We Know 

New South Wales battery incentive

The NSW Government is launching an initiative aiming to make solar batteries more affordable for households and businesses. But those keen on grabbing an incentive will have to wait a bit before getting one installed.

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Electricity Prices Update: Who Saves And Who Gets Slugged

Electricity offer determinations

Final decisions were published yesterday for regulated electricity offers in several Australian states. Find out what this means and how it might affect you.

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