The number of solar battery installations since the launch of the federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries program continues to skyrocket. See the latest figures from Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator (CER). [Read more…]
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Australian Solar Silicon: A Stellar Project
Australian firm Stellar PV recently scored government cash towards investigating the potential for a local ‘world-class’ silicon ingot and wafer facility. Discover more about the company and its plans for creating these crucial materials for solar panel manufacturing. [Read more…]
Australian Powerwall Owners Prepare: Tesla Energy Plan Ending
The Tesla Energy Plan is winding up in Australia and participating Powerwall batteries will be disconnected from the company’s Virtual Power Plant. Here’s what affected Powerwall owners need to know. [Read more…]
Tindo’s New Walara G4P Solar Panel Packs A Powerful Punch
The 9th-generation solar panel series manufactured by Tindo at its facility in South Australia — the Walara G4P for rooftops — has been unveiled; and we learn what the word ‘Walara” means. [Read more…]
Hang Up For Good On Solar Telemarketers Interrupting Dinner
While I don’t consider myself particularly wicked, I still get little rest. For example, on Friday night, I was relaxing with my family in sub-tropical Queensland when we were interrupted by a solar telemarketer who so blatantly breached industry standards I put the police onto him.
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Virtual Energy Networks: A VPP Alternative
If the idea of handing control of your home battery over to a Virtual Power Plant operator (VPP) doesn’t appeal to you, perhaps participating in a Virtual Energy Network (VEN) will. [Read more…]
EV Road User Charge Discussions Accelerate
A road user charge for electric vehicle use in Australia seems not a matter of if, more a question of when. But should common sense prevail, it won’t just apply to EVs. [Read more…]
Alinta Energy Launches ‘No-Cost’ Solar And Battery Deal
A partnership between energy retailer Alinta Energy and NRN (National Renewable Network) is offering households complete solar and battery systems with no upfront cost, no financing, and no repayments. So, how does this work? [Read more…]
Solar Sunshot Sparking More Australian Manufacturing
Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer and several local polysilicon hopefuls have received a significant boost through the Albanese government’s Solar Sunshot initiative. [Read more…]
Australia’s Consumer Watchdog Weighs In On VPP Programs
Participation in new energy services such as virtual power plants is building and consumers need better protection says the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). [Read more…]
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