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IPART Weighs In On New South Wales Retail Energy Market

Electricity pricing in New South Wales

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NSW’s Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) says energy prices have stabilised in the state, but some households are still paying too much. [Read more…]

Is SunPower’s Product Warranty All It’s Cracked Up To Be?

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Is cracked silicon a defect that should be covered under the Product Warranty? Or is a crack only a defect if if affects performance?

When it comes to solar panel manufacturers, SunPower is basically royalty.  At 33 years old I can’t think of any solar panel focused company that’s survived longer.  It was founded in 1985 by Richard Swanson who is a solar panel genius.  By that I mean he’s been an important figure in field of solar photovoltaics and not that he’s a talking solar panel or something. [Read more…]

Sonnen Battery Updated For Australia: New Prices, Features & Specs Revealed

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Sonnen updates their battery systems: outdoor enclosure, backup option and lower pricing now available.

Sonnen claim to be the first company to successfully market on-grid home battery systems.  Founded in Germany in 2010, they have sold systems to Australians for two years now.  Their 9th generation of home batteries — known as the sonnenBatterie Eco 9.43 — have been on sale in Oz since the 16th of August.  [Read more…]

Tamworth Regional Council To Vote On Solar Panel Rollout Tonight

New South Wales’ Tamworth Regional Council is set to vote on whether to proceed with the installation of solar power systems at a dozen Council-owned sites. [Read more…]

Deadlines For Electricity Meter Changeovers Under AEMC Draft Rule

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is calling for feedback on a draft rule that it says will give customers in the National Electricity Market (NEM) greater control over electricity meter changes and see deadlines implemented for meter changeovers. [Read more…]

Australian Mosquito Zapper Recieves James Dyson Award Recognition

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A hand cranked, wind and solar powered mosquito zapper designed in Australia is a national runner-up in the 2018 James Dyson Award. [Read more…]

SA Battery Rebate Buzz – ABC Radio Adelaide Discussion

SA battery rebate discussion
SolarQuotes founder and author of the Good Solar Guide Finn Peacock joined Sonya Feldhoff on ABC Radio Adelaide’s Afternoons program yesterday to discuss the South Australian Government’s battery subsidy. [Read more…]

SA Battery Rebate: Examining The Scant Details Released So Far

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Battery Subsidy Scheme Outline Released By South Australian Government Is Short On Details

As part of their election campaign the the South Australian Liberal Party promised to provide a $100 million home battery subsidy.  Five months after victory they have released information outlining the subsidy scheme that will: [Read more…]

Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – September 2018

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There was heightened interest in installing solar panels in August, driven primarily by the announcement of Victoria’s Solar Homes rebate. [Read more…]

South Australian Budget 2018/19 – Energy

South Australian Budget 2018-19 - Energy

South Australia’s State Budget 2018-19  has delivered on SA Liberal’s election commitment to sink a big chunk of change in establishing its Home Battery Scheme. [Read more…]

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