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. [Continue reading…]
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Villa Meets Vela: GoodWe’s Solar Carport Solution
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. [Continue reading…]
Solar Victoria’s Latest Enforcement Actions On Dodgy Practices
Fifteen industry participants copped a smack on the wrist or worse as a result of completed compliance enforcement actions by Solar Victoria last month.
[Continue reading…]Federal Battery Rebate On Track To Run Out Of Funding
Extraordinary uptake in response to the federal battery rebate means the scheme is likely to chew through its announced $2.3bn funding pool well ahead of schedule. SolarQuotes can reveal that the Albanese government has earmarked additional funding, but this still doesn’t make up the projected shortfall.
[Continue reading…]More Calls To Make NSW Homes All-Electric
As New South Wales faces potentially missing its emissions targets, increased effort is needed across the board — including the built environment.
[Continue reading…]Battery Capacity Confusion: Here’s What The Jargon Really Means
Failing to understand jargon like the difference between ‘nominal’ and ‘useable’ capacity can leave homeowners with less battery storage than expected and even disqualify their batteries from the federal rebate. Here’s what it all means and why it matters.
[Continue reading…]Phase Shift: The Grid Death Spiral is Bullshit
Since the early days of rooftop solar, many Australian academics & commentators have warned of a grid death spiral.
[Continue reading…]How To Slam The Door On Winter With DIY Glazing
French doors might be fashionable, but along with glass sliding doors they’re an open invitation for winter to walk right into your house. Here’s how to seal them up and refuse to let cold weather in when it comes knocking.
[Continue reading…]Tindo Teams Up With UNSW On TOPCon Solar Tech
Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer, Tindo, is to explore TOPCon solar cell technology in partnership with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) — where TOPCon was originally developed many years ago.
[Continue reading…]Bunnings Launches Solar And Battery System ‘Subscriptions’
Australian hardware and homewares giant Bunnings is broadening its activities in the home electrification arena, backing a new brand offering solar energy and battery packages on a subscription basis or that can be purchased outright.
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