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Buying Home Batteries In 2023: Everything You Need To Know

July 7, 2023 2023-10-04T13:56:08 by 1 Comment
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If you’re scratching your head over buying home batteries, here’s the solution: a video guide from Finn Peacock, the brains behind SolarQuotes. This guide is jam-packed with all the latest info you need, delivering the lowdown on the battery-buying process with the clarity and precision you’ve come to expect from SolarQuotes.

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The Importance Of Earthing Solar Panels: A Shocking Revelation

July 6, 2023 2024-10-01T13:20:45 by 5 Comments

Safety should always be a top priority when it comes to solar energy installations. Unfortunately, not all solar systems meet the necessary standards, which can lead to some shocking situations. Pun intended.

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Australian Scientists Tackle Iron Flow Batteries’ Low Efficiency

July 5, 2023 2023-07-05T11:55:51 by Leave a Comment
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Flow batteries have long been seen as the poor cousin to the ubiquitous lithium-ion battery, trailing in energy density and charge/discharge rates.

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Queenslanders Paying Coal-Fired Prices To Solar Power Their EVs

July 5, 2023 2024-04-10T11:03:17 by 26 Comments
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Sun-Powered EVs, Coal-Priced Bills: Queensland’s Solar Irony

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Blemishes Appear On Top-End REC Alpha Panels Less Than Two Years In

July 4, 2023 2023-07-04T09:39:17 by 6 Comments
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Recently we fielded a query from a Western Australian gent who was curious about a special extra detail he’d noticed in the premium products bought from a recommended installer.

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Why Tesla’s NACS Connector Won’t Be Adopted In Australia

July 3, 2023 2024-04-10T13:18:48 by 30 Comments
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In a welcome development for American EV owners,  SAE International (formerly the Society for Automotive Engineers) has announced it will standardise Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector. But don’t expect Australia to follow suit.

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How To Choose The Right EV Charging Cable

June 30, 2023 2024-07-05T12:03:37 by 24 Comments
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One item often overlooked when buying an EV charger is the charging cable itself.

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Apartment Solar In ACT: $50,000 Rebate Announced

June 29, 2023 2023-06-29T12:57:10 by Leave a Comment
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Solar PV on apartment buildings is a persistent conundrum because the roof ownership is shared.

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Damn It’s Cold: Inferior Housing Leaves Australians Freezing

June 28, 2023 2024-10-01T14:59:11 by 59 Comments

The winter solstice is upon us, bringing dismal weather to Adelaide and much of Australia. And in other shocking news, water is wet.

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LG and Solar Service Guys Respond to Data Breach Allegations

June 28, 2023 2023-06-28T08:45:28 by Leave a Comment
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LG Energy Solution Australia has moved to reassure resellers caught up in its long-running battery recall that their data has not been subject to a data breach.

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