Dear reader, I’ve taken the plunge and weathered another trade show, Smart Energy 2023, so you don’t have to.
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Sydney Councils Push Back Against Community Batteries In Parks
Last November, Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen’s 2022 “pledging spree”, put $200 million into around 400 community batteries. But Distributed Network Service Providers (DNSPs) are learning they have to win over the communities who will be home to the container-sized batteries.
[Continue reading…]April 2023 Australian Solar Systems Interest Index
Better late than never, the auSSII Report for all things customers wanted in solar and batteries for the month of March is finally here. Does size matter? When are they buying?.. and more.
[Continue reading…]WA Signs Companies for ‘Green’ Hydrogen & Ammonia Precinct
The Western Australian government has allocated land to four companies in its Maitland Strategic Industrial Area, to develop allegedly ‘green’ hydrogen and ammonia projects.
[Continue reading…]WA, NT Start Commissioning Grid-Scale Battery Projects
Two grid-scale battery projects came closer to operation over the weekend in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
[Continue reading…]Home Batteries Finally Taking Off?
This year’s Smart Energy Conference was abuzz with news on solar and batteries — more abuzz than a bucket of Queensland prawns on a hot tin roof. The hottest of hot topics was home batteries — not because dodgy ones were spouting flame — but because their installation rate is soaring. If growth continues, by […]
[Continue reading…]Surviving the Trade Show Trenches: Australia’s Energy Politics
Navigating the labyrinth of trade shows can often feel like a journey through a fantasy novel, complete with elf-sized airline seats, networking events that leave heads spinning, and generous sales reps locked in fierce debates over dinner bills. Yet, I’ve braved these challenges to bring you the latest insights from the frontlines of the energy […]
[Continue reading…]Tesla Sued Over 2022 Car Software Update
Tesla is facing a class action in California over claims that a software update issued in 2022 was “responsible for a drastic drop in battery performance and driving range in affected vehicles”.
[Continue reading…]Tongwei Solar: A Lot Can Change In Five Years
It’s a little over five years since SolarQuotes first discovered Tongwei Solar, back then a manufacturer mostly turning silicon ingots into solar cells sold to panel manufacturers.
[Continue reading…]A Deep Dive Into The Sungrow Battery Warranty — It Can’t Take The Heat
Could Bad Weather Kill Your Battery Warranty? Home battery sales are growing, with around 47,000 Australian installations last year. One popular choice that won’t break the bank — but may still put a major dent in it — is from Sungrow. Their High Voltage SBR battery is competitively priced and, because it’s modular, provides from […]
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