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. [Read more…]
About Michael BlochMichael caught the solar power bug after purchasing components to cobble together a small off-grid PV system in 2008. He's been reporting on Australian and international solar energy news ever since.
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. [Read more…]
Plug-In Mini-Heaters: Don’t Get Burned
It’s winter, it’s cold and Australians are looking for economical ways to stay warm in their homes. Enter cheap plug-in mini-heaters. But both your hip pocket and you could get burned — literally. [Read more…]
Ruixu: New Kid On The Australian Home Battery Block
China’s Ruixu is looking to grab some of the home battery rebate action in Australia with its Lithi2-16 offering. It looks like it could be competitive on pricing, but will it be any good? [Read more…]
Top Solar Inverter Shippers Revealed
For the tenth consecutive year, two manufacturers ranked first and second in Wood Mackenzie’s global inverter shipment rankings — with the pair accounting for 55% of the global inverter market in 2024. [Read more…]
EV Charger Accessibility: National Standard Needed
There currently is no specific standard directly addressing accessibility requirements at public EV charging stations in Australia. NRMA says this needs to change. [Read more…]
Home Energy Efficiency: The Renter’s Reality
A new report highlights the plight of renters struggling to keep their household bills down, stymied by a lack of control over the energy efficiency of their homes. [Read more…]
NSW Tightens Up Energy Efficiency Incentive Schemes
Doorknocking will be banned for New South Wales’ Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) and Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) from the beginning of August, and a new warranty requirement for heat pump hot water systems supported under the ESS will kick in. [Read more…]
Electric Vehicle Council Pushes For V2G Charger Rebate
The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has made its case for expanding Australia’s home battery rebate program to include Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) EV chargers. [Read more…]
Victoria’s 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program: Final Round
The application period for Round 3 of Victoria’s 100 Neighbourhood Batteries program (100NB) is about to kick off, with priority to be given to local government areas that have missed out so far. [Read more…]
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