Two grid-scale battery projects came closer to operation over the weekend in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
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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 […]
[Continue reading…]Ausgrid Proposed Tariffs Could Make EVs More Expensive Than Petrol
The EV Council has warned the Australia Energy Regulator (AER) that Ausgrid’s current regulatory proposal offers a tariff structure that would push up the price of public chargers.
[Continue reading…]Core Lithium Cleared to Open Second Mine in Northern Territory
Core Lithium, which opened its first lithium mine in the Northern Territory last October, has received government approval to open a second operation.
[Continue reading…]EV Council: Don’t Over-Regulate Charge Station Cyber-Security
The Electric Vehicle (EV) Council has recently appealed to the Australian federal government to exclude EV charging stations from the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act (SoCI) regulations.
[Continue reading…]Australia Needs To Electrify Its Heavy Vehicles ASAP, Says Adiona Tech
While the consumer switch to EVs is accelerating, logistics software company Adiona Tech says the electrifying Australia’s truck fleet offers a much greater decarbonisation opportunity.
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