Western Australia has revealed the scale of investment needed in its main electricity grid to cope with the renewable transition in the face of likely growing energy demand.
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Budget 2023. Direct Bill Reductions: Dumb. Low Cost Loans: Smart
Last night the Treasurer gave a half-hour Budget speech. I listened in because lately, there hasn’t been enough boredom in my life. There is a lot I could say about this year’s budget — but I won’t. I’ll stick to discussing energy. Mostly, the Government’s plan for providing cost-of-energy relief to low-income households and how […]
[Continue reading…]Fronius Gen24 Review: A Solar Installer’s Considered Opinion
Today I’m reviewing the Fronius Gen24 inverter – Fronius’ latest solar inverter – which supersedes their wildly popular and ever-dependable SnapINverter range in Australia. Based on my experience in the field, I’ll be looking at the pros and cons and the technical specifications to help you decide if the Gen24 is the right fit for […]
[Continue reading…]One Month: Time Between Tesla Lowering EV Prices & Raising Them
One month after lowering their EV prices in Australia, Tesla has bounced them up again and added $400 to all Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles.Â
[Continue reading…]Federal Energy Rebates: Solar Households May Come Out Ahead
Electricity Price Hikes Incoming… If you live in an eastern state —Â or that middle state called South Australia strapped to them by a couple of transmission lines — then in July, you’ll be hit with hefty electricity price increases.
[Continue reading…]Solar Analytics Ditches 3G Lifetime Subscriptions – Discover Your Rights and Next Steps
Solar Analytics Is Taking Away My Lifetime Subscription — What Can I Do? Solar Analytics provides a solar monitoring service for households. It’s one of the better ones available and it’s not difficult to find people who say it is the best. It requires a subscription and, currently, you can pay for it by the […]
[Continue reading…]Selectronic SP PRO: My Favourite Powerwall Alternative
If you are looking for the ultimate solar and battery system, whether on or off the grid, then in my opinion you should build it around the Selectronic SP PRO inverter. It is in a class of its own. I mean that in more ways than one, but you’ll have to indulge me while I […]
[Continue reading…]Are EVs Worth It In Australia? Let The Numbers Decide, With Our Free, Nerdy Excel Tool
Unsure if EVs are the right fit for you? We’ve got you covered. This article presents an advanced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and emissions calculator to compare EVs and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, available via a link at the end. And yes, we’re talking about emissions too! After all, that’s what kick-started the […]
[Continue reading…]We Want More Women Working In Solar: Here’s The Plan.
The solar industry’s getting serious about gender balance. The Smart Energy Council’s Gender Action Plan (GAP) sets the stage for an estrogen-fueled transformation and was unveiled in a webinar last week. I mean, come on, a measly one-third of the solar workforce are women, and the Smart Energy Council says they’re mostly in admin, with […]
[Continue reading…]Tesla Powerwall Alternatives Part 2: Hybrid Inverter Systems
As a solar installer in Australia, I’ve looked at many Powerwall alternatives for residential battery storage systems. In this guide, I want to share my knowledge about using hybrid inverters for grid-connected solar battery systems.
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