Solar Quotes Blog

Smart Energy Needs Smarter Customers

Recently the Smart Energy Council held a conference in Adelaide and by all accounts it was a roaring success, much like the battery incentive that’s currently driving the whole solar industry.

When the SEC said they were looking for industry experts to offer some insight, I figured they’d emailed me by mistake, but I went along anyway with some images to riff off of and enough notes to wing it for 15 minutes of fame.

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Solar Sunshot Sparking More Australian Manufacturing

Australian solar panel factory

Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer and several local polysilicon hopefuls have received a significant boost through the Albanese government’s Solar Sunshot initiative. [Continue reading…]

ECA’s Call For Fair, Affordable Public EV Charging Access

Using a public EV charger

A report commissioned by Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) makes initial recommendations for creating affordable public electric vehicle charging that’s accessible to all — and ECA is looking for feedback.

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Heat Pumps Win The Hot Water Efficiency War

A hot water heat pump

When it comes to efficiency, hot water heat pumps have long had the definitive edge over alternative technologies anywhere south of Brisbane. Our latest analysis further upgrades this advice: heat pumps today are the most efficient way to heat your hot water, no matter what area of Australia you live.

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Australia’s Consumer Watchdog Weighs In On VPP Programs

Virtual Power Plant

Participation in new energy services such as virtual power plants is building and consumers need better protection says the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

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How To Use The Rebate To Expand Your Battery

A series of batteries connected to an inverter

The federal battery rebate isn’t just for new home battery systems: it can also be used to expand existing batteries. Here’s how to do it.

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Eye-Popping Home Battery Installation Stats Revealed

Solar battery installations in Australia

Statistics released by the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) on Friday indicate Australians wasted no time taking advantage of the federal government’s national home battery rebate.

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Phase Shift: The Humans Strike Back

A robot and a human compare solar prices.

Right now, we’re riding high. A big battery rebate just dropped, and quote requests are flying in. But I’ve been in solar long enough to know what this feels like. We’re at the top of the solar coaster.

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AGL Launches ‘Three For Free’ Electricity Plan

Free electricity offer from AGL

Energy retailer AGL is offering a new residential power plan offering three hours of ‘free’ electricity each day. It sounds like a good deal, but is it? Plus, news on AGL’s latest VPP venture.

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Villa Meets Vela: GoodWe’s Solar Carport Solution

Umax/GoodWe Vela solar carport

Thinking of adding a carport and installing solar panels on it? Enter GoodWe’s Vela solar carport solution, which also features components provided by an Australian company.

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