Solar has a bit of a waste issue presently. With extraordinary growth in both installations and system size, millions of panels are set to come off the roof in the next few years.
So, can we solve the problem? Yes, with just one word, pricing.
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Australia’s Biggest V2G Trial Just Shifted Up a Gear
Australia’s vehicle-to-grid rollout has been significantly expanded, with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) committing an additional $13.6 million to scale Amber Electric’s V2G trial from 50 households to 1,000 EV-enabled homes. [Continue reading…]
Switchboard Roulette: The Risk Hiding Behind Big Batteries
My first proper job was at a nuclear power station. If you wanted to change anything you started with a drawing. You marked the change up in red. An engineer reviewed it. The drawing office turned the red ink into real drawings. The work was done to that drawing. Someone checked the install against the […]
[Continue reading…]Fox ESS Seems Good Value, But Watch Out For The Shonks
SolarQuotes is forever fielding questions from punters about quality of both hardware and installation, but recently we’ve seen a huge amount of interest in one fast-rising player. So are Fox ESS batteries any good? I’ll give them a qualified yes and outline why in this article.
[Continue reading…]This Winter, Insulate The Roof Before Getting Solar
As winter closes in again I’ve set about some improvements to casa del cottage. So can you retrofit efficiency? Yes, but it’s difficult to get the best results – especially when you’ve already got solar.
[Continue reading…]Living With Irene The Classic EV
I can’t believe it’s been almost 3½ years that I’ve been living with a cute little lady who’s not my darling wife. So how has it been, owning a close to classic EV? Brilliant really.
[Continue reading…]Battery Boom Delivers Power Bill Drop For 2026/27
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released its final Default Market Offer (DMO) determination for 2026–27, with most households across NSW, South East Queensland and South Australia set to see lower benchmark electricity prices from July.
[Continue reading…]Heat Pump Maintenance Tips To Avoid Hot Water Headaches
Heat pump hot water systems are the most efficient and cheapest way to heat water for your home. Regular servicing and a few simple checks can help maximise efficiency, extend the life of the unit and protect your warranty. A high-quality heat pump should provide many years of reliable performance with relatively minimal upkeep – […]
[Continue reading…]Power Network Costs To Rise Nationally, With One Exception
The Australian Energy Regulator has completed its annual round of electricity network pricing approvals across most of the country, with one state defying the national trend for higher costs.
[Continue reading…]The Truth About ‘AI-Powered’ Home Batteries
Every second battery brochure that crosses my desk now has “AI-powered” stamped on it somewhere. Enphase has “AI-based energy management software.” Sigenergy promises “AI optimisation.” Even no-name brands are getting in on the act. But what does “AI” actually mean when it’s printed on a battery spec sheet? In most cases, a lot less than […]
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