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Inverter, Battery, EV Charger: Why Sticking To One Brand Makes Sense

solaredge ecosystem

SolarEdge have one of the most complete solar ecosystems available in Australia.

As more homes become all-electric, you must consider how your solar, battery, and EV charger will work together.

This is especially true for EV chargers, one of the most power-hungry appliances. [Read more…]

NSW Councils Collaborating On Home Solar And Batteries

NSW South Coast solar initiative

Wollongong City Council is teaming up with several neighbouring councils to boost local uptake of solar panels, battery systems and VPPs among households and small businesses. [Read more…]

Townsville Declared A QLD Local Renewable Energy Zone

Townsville LREZ

Queensland’s Miles Government wants to boost rooftop solar power and energy storage capacity in Townsville, and have non-solar households sharing the benefits of locally generated clean electricity. [Read more…]

Upgrading Vintage Solar? You May Need To Start Again

Old cottage with old solar power system

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

Australia: National Home Battery Saver.

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)

Solar panels all over a roof

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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Electricity Prices Update: Who Saves And Who Gets Slugged

Electricity offer determinations

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…]

Power Bill Rebates: Winners All Round – Or Not?

Electricity bill rebates

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…]

Catch Power Acquires Solar Analytics

solar analytics app and catch control device

In a surprising twist within the solar industry, Australian energy management hardware maker Catch Power has announced its acquisition of the Australian solar monitoring platform Solar Analytics. This move marks a significant shift in the landscape, given that I had anticipated the opposite—Solar Analytics acquiring Catch! Shows what I know. [Read more…]

Electricity Bill Rebate: What QLD Households Need to Know

QLD power bill rebate

Queenslanders will receive a $325 – $1,372 rebate on their electricity bills from July this year.  Discover who’s getting what, and how the $2.5 billion price tag will be paid for. [Read more…]

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