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Solar Panels Vs. Summer Scorcher

Solar power system heat test

Things got pretty toasty here in Adelaide on Tuesday. Discover the impact it had on our solar power system’s performance.

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Lismore’s Solar Car Park Cranking And Charging

Solar carpark - Lismore, NSW

Lismore City Council’s Clyde Campbell solar carpark is providing shade for shoppers, generating clean electricity and charging electric vehicles.

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LG Solar Battery Recall: Desperate Times And Measures

LG solar battery recall - Checks for Cheques

I haven’t seen cash prizes offered in connection with a recall of potentially dangerous products before, but LG Energy Solution has taken that leap for its solar battery recall in Australia.

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Bundaberg Moves Towards Net Zero by 2030

Bundaberg net zero emissions goal

Queensland’s Bundaberg Regional Council has endorsed a report in relation to the entire region achieving net zero emissions by the end of the decade – and renewables will of course play a major role.

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Australian Solar Prices: December 2022 Update

SolarQuotes Australian Solar Price Report  - December 2022

As Australians raced to buy rooftop solar panels in November 2022, how much were they paying on average for systems? Find out in SolarQuotes’ latest solar price report.

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Yes, Heat Reduces Solar Panel Output. But Not Enough To Worry About

Solar panels in summer - heat impact on performance

Solar panel output is hurt by heat. The hotter they are, the lower their efficiency. This seems like a major drawback for something deliberately exposed to the Australian sun. In practice, it’s not something anyone with a solar power system needs to worry about. This is because our hottest days … usually have the most […]

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EV Powers House: Australia’s V2G Bidirectional Charger Trailblazer

V2G bidirectional charger installation - Australia

Exclusive! An in-depth look at a pioneering bi-directional EV charger installation in South Australia. V2G is exciting stuff, but some surprising limitations are revealed.

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Solar Power Takes On Xmas Day, Emerges Victorious

Solar energy Xmas

Some Christmas cooking, 19 visitors, an aging ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioner, a hot day and a rooftop solar power system. Find out how much Energy Australia made from us yesterday.

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Electric Vehicles: V2G Good To Go In South Australia

Electric vehicles - V2G - vehicle to grid

EV owners in South Australia can reportedly now apply to SA Power Networks to install V2G bi-directional chargers. While an important step towards making better use of electric cars, don’t get too excited just yet.

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Tasmanian Solar Company Brings Solar Power To PNG

Off-grid solar and battery installation in Papua New Guinea

Recently things warmed up for Tasmanian solar company I Want Energy when they partnered with Astra Solar in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, to deliver four off-grid solar power projects in Bougainville PNG.

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