Solar owners in Western Australia generally get a very low feed-in tariff these days, and it’s about to get a smidge lower. So, is rooftop solar power still worth it in WA? [Read more…]
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Another Push For “National” Home Battery Subsidy In Australia
Does a solar battery subsidy of up to a few thousand dollars sound good to you? That’s what could be available if a Clean Energy Council recommendation is heeded by the Federal Government. [Read more…]
Everything You Need To Know About Buying Solar In Australia In 2024
Ready to demolish your electricity bills with solar, but feel like you’re stepping into the Wild West?
I’ve just released the 2024 edition of my plain-English video guide to solar. It has all the info you need to confidently buy solar from a great installer.
If you don’t feel like watching – here’s a summary. [Read more…]
The Sorry State Of Electrician Training In Australia
JIS screws are invariably ruined by people who don’t know they exist.
Despite 15 years in solar, my experience as an apprentice isn’t as distant as you might think. [Read more…]
Understanding Australian Solar in 2024: Three Key Concepts to Master
As we enter 2024, Australia’s solar capacity is so high that curtailment is sometimes necessary. [Read more…]
Mission Australia Gets Help To Install Solar On Community Housing
Mission Australia social housing in Frankston. Image: Mission Australia
Mission Australia and Great Southern Bank have put together a sustainable housing partnership that will include solar power system installations for Mission’s community housing properties. [Read more…]
EV Council Slams SA’s Proposed Charging Tariff as Australia’s Worst
The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) is once again opposing a distributed network service provider’s tariff plans on the basis that it discourages high-power EV charging. [Read more…]
SA’s $98 Million Solar And EV Integration Plan: A Model For Australia?
SA Power Networks (SAPN) expects to spend $97.8 million integrating home solar PV and large loads such as electric vehicles into its network in the five years 2025-2030. [Read more…]
Tesla’s Powerwall Hits Cheapest Australian Price Since 2019 With $750 Rebate
Udderly electrifying savings available on Powerwalls – but only if you moo-ve fast. Install: Platinum Solar Designs
Tesla has announced a $750 rebate for its Powerwall in Australia, a part of a global rebate push that includes the USA (US$500) and the UK (£350). Here’s a breakdown of what this means for prospective Australian Powerwall buyers. [Read more…]
More Customers Take the Hit: EnergyAustralia’s Prices to Rise
EnergyAustralia has announced its 2023 Default Market Offer (DMO), Victorian Default Offer (VDO) and Variable Market contract price increases. [Read more…]
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