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Australian Researchers Develop Vegemite-Based Sodium Gel Batteries

Vegemite and sodium ion gel batteries

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.

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Australian Households Embracing Home Batteries

Home battery storage uptake in Australia

A record number of battery energy storage systems were installed in Australian homes and businesses in 2022.

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An Installer’s Take On Sungrow Inverters & Batteries

Sungrow hybrid inverters and home batteries

Sungrow inverters and batteries are a popular choice for Australian solar systems thanks to their proven performance and accessible pricing. I thought I’d take a closer look at what makes Sungrow inverters such great value, along with some of their limitations.

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Solar Rorts? Community Battery Pledges Questioned

Minister Chris Bowen - Community Batteries

Independent MP for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie has quizzed Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen over community battery pledges made while Labor was in opposition.

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Solar Innovations: Look Ma, No Rails!

Rail-less solar mounting

An ambitious microgrid project in South Australia is chock-full of interesting features. One of them is a rooftop solar panel mounting system that doesn’t use rails.

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Recharging Australia With Strong Fuel Efficiency Standards

Fuel efficiency standards in Australia

How much could Australian motorists collectively save with strong fuel efficiency standards in place? $11 billion over five years claims a new report. Here’s how.

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Free Mentoring Offered To Victoria’s Solar Sparkies

Solar Victoria mentoring program

Solar Victoria has kicked off a new initiative to help electricians, electrical engineers and licensed electrical inspectors boost their skills and technical know-how.

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Australian Solar Prices: March 2023 Update

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.

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Best EV Chargers 2023: According To Australian Installers

Best EV Chargers 2023 - as voted by Australian installers

Every year we ask more than 500 installers in the SolarQuotes network which solar products they would trust in their own homes. This year, as well as asking about solar panels, inverters and batteries, we added a rapidly growing sector: electric vehicle (EV) chargers.

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NSW’s Fresh Start: A New Era for Energy, Or More Of The Same?

Chris Minns - NSW Labor

With NSW Labor led by Chris Minns seizing power in New South Wales, what lays ahead for renewable energy, emissions reduction and electricity bills?

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