Most solar owners judge their system by a simple measure: how much energy it produces over the day. If the total looks good, it was a good day. If it’s down, something must be wrong — but that’s not always the full story. [Continue reading…]
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Taps Running Too Hot Or Cold? They’re Probably Ill Tempered
If you’re getting scalded by the water pouring out of your taps or suffering through underwhelmingly tepid showers, there’s a likely culprit: the tempering valve.
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So You’ve Bought Another EV – Do You Need Another Charger?
As the petrol crisis encourages more and more Australians to go electric, we’re increasingly seeing the rise of the two+ EV household. So how do you go about charging two cars?
[Continue reading…]Battery Rebate Changes In May: What To Know
Australia’s federal battery rebate is changing from May 1, 2026 — and if you’re considering a home battery, you’ll want to understand what’s changed and what it means for you.
[Continue reading…]The Secret Way To Find Installers On SolarQuotes
There is a tool on the SolarQuotes site that almost no one uses. Not because it is hidden on purpose. Mostly because it is hard to stumble across.
[Continue reading…]SolarQuotes Is Seeking A Home Electrification Writer
Are you a journalist with experience covering renewables, or a solar fanatic with professional writing experience? We might have just the role for you.
[Continue reading…]Apartment Solar Push Continues As Victoria Extends Rebates
Victoria has extended its “Solar for Apartments” program until 30 June 2027, giving more time for apartment residents and strata buildings to tap into rooftop solar and reduce power bills.
[Continue reading…]Beware ‘Bargain’ Battery Offers In Your Letterbox
Sometimes I write blog posts that are fact checks. But today’s is more a statement of fact. And that fact is: If your electricity consumption is anywhere close to normal, it’s a bad idea to blow your only chance to use the battery rebate on a tiny 5 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery, like the one promoted […]
[Continue reading…]The Small Solar Products Making A Big Impact
A new report from Pollinate Group shows that “energy access” isn’t always about big infrastructure. In many communities across India and Nepal, it still comes down to small, practical products — delivered by local entrepreneurs who are building incomes at the same time.
[Continue reading…]Australia’s Battery Boom Has a Wiring Problem
If you’ve got a high-voltage stackable battery system and the DC cables between the battery and inverter don’t have mechanical protection, you’re not compliant with Australian standards and your systems could be classed as unsafe – and shut down. This column explains why, and what the standard requires.
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