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V2L: Next Camping Trip (Or Blackout) Let Your EV Carry the Load

A kettle being powered by a V2L adaptor on an EV

Vehicle To Load technology (V2L) might not get the spotlight like Vehicle to Grid (V2G) or Vehicle To Home (V2H), but it’s already making life easier for many EV owners in Australia. From keeping essentials running during a blackout to powering appliances at a remote campsite, V2L turns your car into a practical, portable source of electricity. [Read more…]

Australian Home Battery Incentives In 2025 (So Far)

Solar battery incentives in Australia

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to smash your electricity bills with a home battery, here’s what government support is available and where to help some Australians on their way. [Read more…]

The Dangers Of Giant Commercial Panels On Domestic Roofs

commercial solar panels on a domestic roof

Recently I’ve seen a stirring in the solar marketplace. Big solar systems are great but the trend to giant oversized panels must be nipped in the bud. Please read on while I explain why commercial and industrial products don’t belong on domestic roofs.

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Australian Rooftop Solar’s Contribution In 2024 Hits New Record

Australian rooftop solar in 2024

How much did rooftop solar power exports contribute towards mains grid consumption in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) in 2024? Take a guess and then see the answer. [Read more…]

LG Energy Solution Battery Recall: A Never-Ending Story?

LG battery recall in Australia

It’s now 4 years since LG Energy Solution (LGES) first triggered a recall for some of its solar batteries and battery packs. And it ain’t over yet. [Read more…]

Loyal To Your Electricity Retailer? It Might Be Costing You Big

Australian electricity bills and the loyalty tax

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) estimates more than 80% of National Electricity Market (NEM) households are paying more for electricity than they need to. [Read more…]

A Very Solar Xmas Day In Australia

Rooftop solar in Australia - Xmas day

Rooftop solar panels across Australia did their bit to support festivities yesterday with clean energy, and made a significant contribution to meeting overall mains grid electricity demand. [Read more…]

Amberman Soars When Renewables Rule the Grid

Amberman and renewable energy

Electricity retailer Amber’s 50-metre-high inflatable tube person, claimed to be the world’s tallest, is currently letting Melbournians know when renewables are making up the majority of grid supply. [Read more…]

Australia-China Team Push Solar Limits With IBC Cell Tech

ACAP and AIKO IBC solar cell project

Chinese solar manufacturer Aiko is collaborating with the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) to create Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) silicon solar cells with more than 30% conversion efficiency. [Read more…]

Redback Resurgence: New Solar Inverters And Batteries

Redback Technologies - new inverters and batteries

Queensland’s Redback Technologies has launched its new range of solar inverters and batteries at All-Energy Australia in Melbourne today. [Read more…]

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