NSW Distributed Network Service Provider (DNSP) Endeavour Energy is introducing two-way tariffs for solar owners starting next month. Find out how this will work and also about Endeavour’s new free “solar soak” tariff. [Read more…]
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Upgrading Vintage Solar? You May Need To Start Again
Like the rest of Burra, this solar system should be heritage listed.
Are you an early adopter of solar power? Are you wondering how to install a new solar system alongside your existing one? Or if you need to replace it entirely? And what about the solar rebate if you’ve already received it? Plus, how does the Premium Feed-in Tariff (FiT) factor into your decision?
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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…]
Upgrade Your Solar To Be Bigger & Better (And Immune To Export-Charges)
image credit: Kelvin Graves – Crap Solar Facebook group
I’ve recently noticed an uptick in questions from previously satisfied solar owners. With rising prices eroding their savings, they’re looking to boost their solar yield. If you’d like more solar, read on and we’ll explain how to go about it.
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31-Year-Old Solar Panels Tested: The Results
This 31-year-old solar array looks a little worse for wear (and check out the wood racking!), but how are the panels performing? [Read more…]
Is Your Home A Solar Installer’s Worst Nightmare?
Trawling an album recently, I was traumatized to recall one particular solar installation. I took nearly 20 photos at the time to prove why, in this case, it was such a nightmare. [Read more…]
The Refreshed Tesla Model 3 Is A Damn Fine Car – With One Major Elon Error
Tired of filling your tank? Go electric!
Last weekend I drove to Naracoorte to check out some holes in the ground. While this may not sound exciting, what made it special was driving there in a brand new “refreshed” Tesla Model 3.
In almost every way but one, the car was great. Perhaps even amazing. However, tragically, I’m unable to give it the coveted title of totes amazeballs. This is due to one annoying penny-pinching design choice I will heartily complain about later. I’ll hold off for now because there are far too many miserable bastards on the internet and I’d much rather go straight to telling you how cool it was using it to tool around South Australia. [Read more…]
Electricity Prices Update: Who Saves And Who Gets Slugged
Final decisions were published yesterday for regulated electricity offers in several Australian states. Find out what this means and how it might affect you. [Read more…]
How To Beat Future Solar Export Tariffs
From July 1st, NSW, ACT, NT, and Victoria will start to slowly roll out two-way pricing, with others in the National Energy Market (NEM) set to join in next year. This new setup lets network companies charge electricity retailers for the energy that flows back to the grid during busy times. [Read more…]
Power Bill Rebates: Winners All Round – Or Not?
While every Australian household was a winner of sorts in the Federal Budget in relation to electricity bills, it’s been claimed those who need the rebate most will benefit the least. [Read more…]
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