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 markup, and signed off the drawing ‘as-built’.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 – […]
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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.
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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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Batteries shouldn’t be put in the bin, and nor should bins be put into your battery – but has your home energy system been installed in a way that can handle a wheelie bin or worse of impact?
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If you’re building a new home and assuming solar can be sorted out later, there’s something many buyers don’t realise until it’s too late: by the time it becomes a serious conversation, the important decisions may already have been made.
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