Australia’s electricity market operator has been warned that an overly cautious approach to planning the grid could leave consumers paying more than necessary.
That’s one of the findings of an independent review of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), which has also raised concerns about potential conflicts between some of the organisation’s expanding responsibilities. [Continue reading…]
Australia has now installed more than 500,000 batteries under the federal government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
It’s an impressive number for a scheme that’s a little over a year old, and one Energy Minister Chris Bowen was understandably keen to celebrate.
“Every battery installed means another household getting more value from their rooftop solar, and another job for the local installers and small businesses delivering this rollout across the country,” Bowen said.
But half a million batteries later, it’s worth looking beyond the milestone. The program hasn’t just put a lot of batteries on walls. It has changed Australia’s home energy market remarkably quickly.
“After installation, we have found out the battery will not power the aircon after dark…” This is a direct quote from the My Efficient Electric Home (MEEH) Facebook group. Tim Forcey suggested it deserved an article. I agree, because there’s a limitation of three-phase battery systems you need to understand before buying.
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A major solar retailer operating under four different names – and promoted by retired cricketer Michael Clarke – faces multiple investigations after copping hundreds of complaints, ranging from allegations of dodgy worksmanship to unrefunded deposit payments for installs that never happened.
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Solar and in particular battery installation often dictates you must have a switchboard update. Can this expose otherwise hidden issues in your house? Not always, but as night follows day, one thing can lead to another.
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The parts of your apartment you can insulate depend on four main factors: Whether you own or rent Whether the work affects common property Whether it changes the building’s outside look Which state you live in These points will help you figure out what you can do right away, what needs approval, and what isn’t […]
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With full EVs accounting for more than one in five cars sold in July 2026, home EV chargers are selling like hot cakes. To find out which chargers the experts trust, we asked our network of installers a simple question: “Which EV charger would you choose for your own home?”
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Aldi Solar is expanding, with people in Western Australia and South Australia now able to get in line. But there are plenty of red flags to be aware of before getting a solar and battery system from a discount supermarket.
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Every year we publish the Installer’s Choice Awards, and every year the same two objections turn up in the comments within about four milliseconds.
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EV charging, heating, and cooling are usually the biggest electrical loads you can shift. We’ve already talked about heating and cooling in another part of this series, and we’ve also covered EVs. After those, hot water and the pool pump are usually next. But not all appliances can be shifted. Here’s how to figure out […]
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