South Australians considering installing a home battery may want to make a purchase decision soon (but carefully). [Read more…]
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NSW, VIC, SA Solar Installation Status Update
Solar installers in South Australia and Victoria have a busy time ahead, catching up on installations after lockdown. [Read more…]
2021 Solar Panel Torture Testing: ET, & SunPower Do Well
At the moment we’re locked down in Adelaide. Because I’m no longer able to smuggle badgers across the border in my beard as I’d planned, I’m catching up on stuff I should have written about weeks or months ago.
One of these things is the PVEL 2021 Module Reliability Scorecard report that came out in May. While I’ve been tardy bringing it to your attention, it’s far too interesting to let slip by. [Read more…]
Clean Energy Council Compliance Activity Update
The CEC has provided a snapshot of its Solar Accreditation Scheme related compliance activity between the beginning of July last year and the end of June this year. [Read more…]
Don’t Panic: SA Homes Can Remain On Flat Tariff When Getting Solar
SA homes are not required to have a time-of-use retail electricity tariff when getting solar
Last week I heard from a South Australian concerned they’d be forced onto a time-of-use tariff after installing solar panels.
Since this was at the start of the new financial year, my initial response was, “Oh god! What are the electricity retailers doing now?”
What Makes A Great Solar Power Installation?
What separates a great solar power system installation from a crappy one – even if exactly the same panels and inverter are used in both? Watch a “gold-standard” installation performed from start to finish (transcript included). [Read more…]
The Dark Side: Solar Power In Winter – SolarQuotes TV Episode 6
This month’s SolarQuotes TV episode focuses on winter – how do solar power systems fare? Another important question is also answered – can a Tesla Powerwall cook a human? See the outcome of a battery powered sauna battle! Plus, making solar work in Tasmania, heat pumps, PV payback, panel angles and much more in SQTV Episode 6! [Read more…]
ACCC National Electricity Market Report Released
Residential electricity consumption jumped 10 per cent and bills increased by 7 per cent in 2020; but the ACCC is expecting to see lower household electricity bills in the NEM this year. [Read more…]
Ley Issues Deadline For Dealing With Solar Panel Waste
Federal Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley has again cranked up pressure on the solar industry to properly address solar panel waste created in Australia. [Read more…]
SA Electric Vehicle Tax Bill Looms
Victoria and New South Wales have played their cards on “road user charges” for electric vehicles – and South Australia will soon do the same. [Read more…]
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