The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is stumping up funds for a trial involving controlling hot water loads to take advantage of cheap surplus solar energy.
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“Snail Mail” Home Battery Offers: Be Wary
If something seems too good to be true – well, you know how the rest of the saying goes. And this wisdom certainly applies to home batteries.
[Continue reading…]Australian Solar Prices: February 2023 Update
Pricing for fully installed home solar power systems remained above the $1 per watt mark on average in January 2023 in each Australian state.
[Continue reading…]Trina Solar Panel Warranties: Deep Dive
Trina Solar: A Company That Acts Better Than Its Warranties Require Trina Solar is a giant Chinese company and, in 2022 was the world’s second-largest producer of solar panels. Their products are among the most common electricity-producing rectangles on Australian roofs.
[Continue reading…]Hey, Solar Panel Manufacturers! What Installers Really Want.
After what seems like days of research and consultation with hundreds of members of the Australian solar industry (more than I can sensibly count on my fingers anyway), I’ve come up with a wish-list of what installers want when it comes to the solar panels they are bolting to roofs:
[Continue reading…]City Of Casey Adopts Climate Action Plan
Victoria’s City of Casey has adopted a plan to guide Council towards achieving net zero corporate emissions by 2030 and support a community-wide target of net zero emissions by 2040.
[Continue reading…]Trina Wins SQ ‘Best Value Solar Panels’ For The 3rd Year In A Row
For the third year in a row, Trina Solar has won “Best Value Panels” in the SolarQuotes Installer Choice Awards. Added to that, they’ve also rocketed up the list in the “Best Panels” category from 9th place last year to taking out the bronze in 2023.
[Continue reading…]Expanded Solar Energy Rollout For Australia’s Defence
The Albanese Government has announced an investment of $64 million under an expanded commitment to Australia’s Defence Renewable Energy and Energy Security Program.
[Continue reading…]Kingaroy Solar Farm Controversy Continues
Local media and a councillor were not amused when they rocked up to an inauguration event at Kingaroy Solar Farm in Queensland, only to be turned away. But there’s more to the story.
[Continue reading…]Dodgy DIY Home Solar + Battery Disaster
This solar and battery installation was the stuff of sparkie nightmares, and occupants of the Sydney home were very lucky to avoid an even greater tragedy.
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