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SMA Has High Hopes For 2023

SMA solar inverters

Germany-based inverter manufacturer SMA Solar Technology AG saw a significant boost in sales last year and is anticipating more of the same in 2023.

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What Solar Installers Want From A Solar Inverter

What solar installers want from inverters

I asked fellow installers what they wanted from a solar inverter, and they answered decisively: More current, please.

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Ultimate Guide To The Fully Charged Show Sydney

Fully Charged Live - Sydney

This weekend (11/12 March), a big EV show is happening at the ICC in Darling Harbour, Sydney. It’s called Fully Charged Live and is run by the Fully Charged YouTube channel, which is about to hit a million subscribers and does a great job of getting people excited about electric cars and clean energy.

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A Deep Dive Into Sungrow Solar Inverters

An in-depth look at Sungrow solar inverters

Sungrow is either the largest or second-largest solar inverter manufacturer in the world.  They’re duking it out with Huawei, and it isn’t clear who’s winning.

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Installing Solar On A Tiled Roof? Why You Need Spare Roof Tiles

Installing solar panels on a tiled roof

As a qualified builder and roofer, I should disclose that I really don’t like tile roofs. They’re heavy, they’re porous and get heavier as they soak up water, they leak heat and dirt, they’re hard to install on, and sadly, as many people find out, water leaks lead to recriminations.

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Canadian Battery Manufacturer Snaps Up Australian Solar Installer

Eguana acquires SolarLab

Canada’s Eguana Technologies has announced acquisition of Adelaide-based solar and storage installation firm SolarLab Pty Ltd.

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Households And Businesses Brace For Energy Regulator Decision

DMO 5 - Australian Energy Regulator

An Australian Energy Regulator draft decision setting the scene for electricity prices in several states should be published very soon. And the news isn’t likely to be good.

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Australia Post Pleased With Volvo Electric Truck Trial

Australia Post - Volvo FL Electric truck

Deliveries originating from an Australia Post distribution centre on the outskirts of Brisbane have been bit greener lately with the addition of a Volvo electric truck.

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Green Loans Booming At Bendigo And Adelaide Bank

Green loans in Australia

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank state its green loans business has been going gangbusters over the past year.

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Fast-Tracking Neighbourhood Batteries In Melbourne

Neighbourhood batteries - Melbourne

The Cities of Yarra, Melbourne and Port Phillip are collaborating to understand ways installation of neighbourhood batteries can be fast-tracked in inner metropolitan Melbourne so more residents can access the benefits of solar energy.

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