Some weeks ago, I explained why the voltage in a long cable will drop over its length, and how this affects solar installations that are a long way from the switchboard.
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City Of Whittlesea Plots Course To A Sustainable Future
Victoria’s City Of Whittlesea has adopted a strategy and plan to tackle climate change and environmental sustainability as it works towards a net zero emissions community by 2036.
[Continue reading…]REC TwinPeak 5 Solar Panel Production Kicks Off
Manufacturing of the fifth generation of REC’s TwinPeak modules is under way, with the first REC TwinPeak 5 solar panel shipments to arrive on Australian shores next month.
[Continue reading…]Wollongong Switching To Solar To Power Streetlights
From January 1 next year, Wollongong City Council’s 18,000+ streetlights will be running on solar energy via a power purchase agreement (PPA).
[Continue reading…]Victorian Election 2022 – Climate And Energy Pledge Roundup
With just a few days to go until the good folks of Victoria head to the polls, here’s some of what Victorian Labor, the Liberals/Nationals and Greens are committing to in terms of energy and climate.
[Continue reading…]Small Modular Reactors: Pricey Power?
Even with generous subsidies from the feds, a proposed SMR (Small Modular Reactor) project in the USA appears to be following the trend set by bigger nuclear power stations planned or under construction – increasingly expensive electricity.
[Continue reading…]Charge HQ: Easily Coordinate Your EV Charger, Battery and Electricity Tariff
As electric vehicle ownership accelerates in Australia, new EV owners face the challenge of charging their cars as cheaply and conveniently as possible.
[Continue reading…]Beating Blackouts: 4 Levels Of Home Battery Backup
If you have solar panels and are keen on getting a home battery for blackout protection, make sure you get the right one – and it’s correctly installed.
[Continue reading…]Australian Renewable Energy Storage Target Push Continues
Australia’s Climate Council says $42 billion of private investment and around 100,000 jobs in renewable energy could be created through the implementation of a Renewable Energy Storage Target (REST).
[Continue reading…]Regulator Takes A Punt On 2022 Rooftop Solar Figures
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has estimated how much rooftop solar will be installed in Australia this year. All things considered, it’s a pretty impressive number.
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