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Low Tech Magazine solar powered website

Whether you’ll be able to visit this interesting website will depend on how sunny it’s been in recent days. [Read more…]

Australian Solar Prices: December 2021 Update

Australian Solar Price Index - December 2021

The cost of home solar power systems increased across much of Australia in November, but not all states saw a price hike. [Read more…]

Geelong Joins Cities Race To Zero

Solar power in Geelong

The City of Greater Geelong is signing on to the United Nations’ Cities Race to Zero climate action campaign. [Read more…]

Australia’s MIL-Solar Eclipse Inverter: An Installer’s Review

If you haven’t heard of the Australian-made MIL-Solar Eclipse inverter, you wouldn’t be alone. Find out more about this interesting solar inverter; manufactured in Melbourne. [Read more…]

Top 10 Electric Car Myths Busted

Some people have strange ideas about electric cars. 

I know because they’ve been kind enough to share them.  I’ve collected so many I’ve made a Top 10 list.   

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Wraps Off The “World’s Largest” Solar Powered Battery

FPL solar powered battery facility

Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) has unveiled what it says is the world’s largest operational solar-powered battery installation in an event with lasers and drones – as you do when officially launching a completed energy storage project. [Read more…]

Solar Gardens And Community Batteries: What Australians Think

Solar gardens and community batteries

A new survey report reveals Australian energy consumer attitudes towards community-based forms of electricity generation and storage. [Read more…]

Solar Inverter Integrated DC Isolator Mayhem Continues

Solar inverters and integrated DC isolators in Australia

Solar installers and inverter manufacturers are tearing their hair out over a spanner thrown into the works relating to new inverter standards in Australia. And the clock is ticking. [Read more…]

South Australia Launches Electric Car And EV Smart Charger Subsidies

Electric vehicle subsidies in South Australia

Subsidies to support the purchase of electric vehicles and EV smart chargers are now available in South Australia. [Read more…]

Solar + Battery Powered Heat Refuge For Avenel

Avenel, Victoria

The tiny Victorian town of Avenel now has a place for residents to find relief from summer heat during a blackout event. [Read more…]

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