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Australian Researchers Develop Vegemite-Based Sodium Gel Batteries

April 1, 2023 2023-04-01T07:52:08 by 22 Comments
Vegemite and sodium ion gel batteries - Dr. Matilda "Tilly" Wattle

The scientist who made the groundbreaking discovery linking Vegemite to improved sodium-ion battery performance is Dr. Matilda “Tilly” Wattle, a renowned electrochemist and renewable energy researcher based in Brisbane, Australia. Image Credit: Journal Of Australian Electrochemistry.

The world is in crisis on multiple fronts.  Global warming is disrupting weather patterns and affecting food production.  Electricity grids cannot close down fossil fuel power stations because of a lack of clean energy to fill gaps in renewable production. [Read more…]

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Australian Solar Prices: March 2023 Update

March 28, 2023 2023-03-28T05:41:46 by 2 Comments

SolarQuotes Australian Solar Price Report - March 2023

While the cost of installing a home solar power system remained well above $1 a watt in February on average in Australia, the value in having solar panels installed is only getting better. [Read more…]

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QLD Coal Power: The Callide Curse Continues

March 27, 2023 2023-03-27T04:55:10 by Leave a Comment

Callide Power Station

Queensland-government owned CS Energy’s joint venture partner in the troubled coal-fired Callide C power plant has run into some troubles of its own. [Read more…]

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When Switchboard Upgrades Are Crucial To Getting Solar (A Pictorial Guide)

March 23, 2023 2023-03-23T11:01:20 by 18 Comments

Solar power systems and switchboard upgrades

My eternal shame is that I couldn’t save this piece of hand-painted switchboard craftsmanship from a demolition crew.

At SolarQuotes, we’re often asked about peripherals that aren’t as cool as the glass on your roof or the monitoring app you can show off at someone else’s barbecue. [Read more…]

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Looming Power Price Rises Spark Solar Rush

March 17, 2023 2023-03-17T04:58:08 by 2 Comments

Solar power rush

It didn’t take long for news of further electricity bill increases to motivate Australians to get cracking on having solar panels installed. [Read more…]

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Another Huge Solar + Storage Project For Toowoomba Region

March 16, 2023 2023-03-16T07:12:40 by Leave a Comment

Punch’s Creek Renewable Energy Project

A development application for solar farm boasting more than 1.7 million solar panels and a big battery was lodged with Queensland’s Toowoomba Regional Council last week. [Read more…]

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Draft Electricity Price Decisions Bring Grim News

March 16, 2023 2024-07-31T10:29:51 by Leave a Comment

Electricity price increases: Australia

Power bills look set to jump yet again for millions of Australian households and small businesses already reeling from the ongoing cost-of-living battle. [Read more…]

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Amber Electric Review: My First Six Months

March 13, 2023 2023-05-08T23:15:28 by 36 Comments

Amber Electric For Batteries review

Six months ago, I retrofitted a SolarEdge Energy Bank battery to my 6.6kW solar system.

Finn encouraged me to join a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) to add depth to my battery ownership experience. I chose Amber Electric’s ‘Amber for Batteries’. [Read more…]

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Households And Businesses Brace For Energy Regulator Decision

March 8, 2023 2023-11-23T13:24:13 by Leave a Comment

DMO 5 - Australian Energy Regulator

An Australian Energy Regulator draft decision setting the scene for electricity prices in several states should be published very soon. And the news isn’t likely to be good. [Read more…]

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Australian Rooftop Solar Power’s Rise Astounding, But..

March 2, 2023 2023-03-02T06:01:07 by 4 Comments

Coal vs. solar power - Australia

Various headlines popping up around the place yesterday (and into today) might lead some to think the end of coal power in Australia is imminent. The enthusiasm for solar energy is great, but this isn’t quite the case. [Read more…]

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