A smoke alarm near your home battery might seem like a sensible precaution, but is it actually compulsory? The answer depends on where you live, where your battery is installed and, in some cases, whether you’ve claimed a government incentive. We look at the different rules and recommendations across Australia.
As wars overseas push fuel costs higher at home, diesel prices in particular have been skyrocketing – up by more than a third since February to over 280c a litre at the time of writing.
An electric or plug-in hybrid ute can now do the job for many tradies and weekend warriors at a fraction of the cost – provided you get the charging situation right. Here are the main challenges, some practical solutions, and honest advice on who should make the switch now.
Tesla has introduced two updates for Australian owners, each affecting how power flows in a different way. Tesla’s Wall Connector can charge any EV using your extra solar power, but you need a Powerwall for this to work. New Model 3 and Model Y cars now have the ability to power your devices with a […]
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You’d be forgiven for thinking you’d seen Victoria’s installer podium before. The same three companies that made the top three in 2025 are back again this year, although Jet Solar and Brightworks Solar have traded places at the top.
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More battery owners can now take a ride on Amber Electric’s wholesale pricing rollercoaster, with leading battery brand GoodWe integrating with the retailer’s SmartShift technology. It is the second big reveal from Amber in a matter of weeks, after the company announced BYD’s Sealion 7 can now join its vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial.
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Electric cars, home batteries and chargers are becoming familiar technology, but electricity is turning up in some unexpected places. How about robotic legs that help you walk, or a jet ski that might one day double as a home battery? These are just some of the unusual ideas we spotted at Everything Electric Sydney recently […]
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I met him at Everything Electric. Retired electrical engineer. Plenty of time on his hands, and one clear mission. “I want the cheapest battery I can get,” he said. “I’ve done my homework.”
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Australia’s federal solar rebate has an expiry date. At the end of 2030, the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme that has helped put solar on millions of roofs is scheduled to finish. That was always the plan. The interesting part is that, with just over four years left, Australia keeps finding new things for the scheme […]
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Most EV owners probably don’t need an app guide for the daily commute. You know where you’re going, where you normally charge, and your car can probably get you there without much fuss. A proper road trip changes things. Now there are five jobs to do: plan the route, check the chargers, navigate the route, […]
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