Six months ago, I retrofitted a SolarEdge Energy Bank battery to my 6.6kW solar system. Finn encouraged me to join a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) to add depth to my battery ownership experience. I chose Amber Electric’s ‘Amber for Batteries’.
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Grey Power: Solar Energy For NZ Retirement Villages
New Zealand’s largest retirement village operator is getting into solar energy in a big way under a long term power purchase agreement.
[Continue reading…]SMA Has High Hopes For 2023
Germany-based inverter manufacturer SMA Solar Technology AG saw a significant boost in sales last year and is anticipating more of the same in 2023.
[Continue reading…]What Solar Installers Want From A Solar Inverter
I asked fellow installers what they wanted from a solar inverter, and they answered decisively: More current, please.
[Continue reading…]Ultimate Guide To The Fully Charged Show Sydney
This weekend (11/12 March), a big EV show is happening at the ICC in Darling Harbour, Sydney. It’s called Fully Charged Live and is run by the Fully Charged YouTube channel, which is about to hit a million subscribers and does a great job of getting people excited about electric cars and clean energy.
[Continue reading…]A Deep Dive Into Sungrow Solar Inverters
Sungrow is either the largest or second-largest solar inverter manufacturer in the world. They’re duking it out with Huawei, and it isn’t clear who’s winning.
[Continue reading…]Installing Solar On A Tiled Roof? Why You Need Spare Roof Tiles
As a qualified builder and roofer, I should disclose that I really don’t like tile roofs. They’re heavy, they’re porous and get heavier as they soak up water, they leak heat and dirt, they’re hard to install on, and sadly, as many people find out, water leaks lead to recriminations.
[Continue reading…]Canadian Battery Manufacturer Snaps Up Australian Solar Installer
Canada’s Eguana Technologies has announced acquisition of Adelaide-based solar and storage installation firm SolarLab Pty Ltd.
[Continue reading…]Households And Businesses Brace For Energy Regulator Decision
An Australian Energy Regulator draft decision setting the scene for electricity prices in several states should be published very soon. And the news isn’t likely to be good.
[Continue reading…]Australia Post Pleased With Volvo Electric Truck Trial
Deliveries originating from an Australia Post distribution centre on the outskirts of Brisbane have been bit greener lately with the addition of a Volvo electric truck.
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