I met him at Everything Electric. Retired electrical engineer. Plenty of time on his hands, and one clear mission.
“I want the cheapest battery I can get,” he said. “I’ve done my homework.” [Read more…]
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Can One App Handle An Australian EV Road Trip?
Most EV owners probably don’t need an app guide for the daily commute. You know where you’re going, where you normally charge, and your car can probably get you there without much fuss.
A proper road trip changes things. Now there are five jobs to do: plan the route, check the chargers, navigate the route, start and pay for charging, and switch to ‘Plan B’ if something goes wrong.
Do you need a different app for each job, or can one app handle most of an Australian EV road trip?
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WA’s Best-Rated Solar Installers: 2026
There are some familiar names at the top of Western Australia’s 2026 solar installer rankings, with last year’s winner taking first place again and a new contender moving into second.
No Solar Sharer Where You Live? Every Alternative, By State
If you’ve gone looking for the Solar Sharer Offer with free periods of daytime electricity and come up empty, you haven’t done anything wrong. The Solar Sharer Offer (SSO) only exists in three parts of the country: New South Wales, South Australia and South East Queensland (SEQ).
Everywhere else runs on a different plan, and what you can actually save depends on where you live. Here are some alternatives to the SSO.
The Art of the Phoenix
There’s a business model in the solar industry I’d love to see burn to the ground. Trouble is, fire is how it survives. [Read more…]
Everything Electric Sydney 2026: Electrification Roundup
Here’s a roundup of the latest charging and home electrification news from Everything Electric Sydney 2026. There are smart solar EV chargers for under $1,000, EV chargers installed on power poles, and a pool pump that runs directly on solar power. Let’s dive in.
Queensland’s Best-Rated Solar Installers: 2026
Queensland’s top-rated solar installer has held onto the crown for another year, while two new names have moved into the runner-up positions.
It’s part of SolarQuotes’ annual state installer awards, based on customer ratings and reviews submitted over the past year.
Here are Queensland’s top three for 2026. [Read more…]
Tesla’s Selling Electricity Now. Naturally, I Read The Fine Print
Tesla is about to become an Australian electricity retailer – as first reported by Danny at ZeCar.
Its local entity, Tesla Energy Ventures Australia, has a plan called Tesla Electric Dynamic that is currently in testing, and I spent the evening pulling it apart.
Victoria’s Midday Power Saver: Will 3 Free Hours Catch On?
Victoria’s Midday Power Saver offers three hours of free electricity from 1 October. The federal Solar Sharer initiative, already operating nationwide, has reportedly attracted only around 10,000 customers.
With Victoria’s tariffs now finalised, there’s an opportunity to see what the state is offering and whether its approach might prove more attractive to households.
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New South Wales’ Best-Rated Solar Installers: 2026
Last year’s national champion is back in the running as we reveal the three solar installers NSW customers rated highest in 2026.
The winners were determined using a weighted calculation of customer reviews published on the SolarQuotes website. This gives smaller companies with fewer reviews a fair chance against their bigger rivals. [Read more…]
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