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About Michael Bloch

Michael 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.

Inside The CEC’s Approved Solar Products Program

Clean Energy Council solar product listing

The Clean Energy Council’s (CEC’s) Approved Product lists are big. Really big. Discover how many products are listed, the number of applications rejected, plus other related facts and figures. [Read more…]

EV Road User Charge Discussions Accelerate

Driving an EV

A road user charge for electric vehicle use in Australia seems not a matter of if, more a question of when. But should common sense prevail, it won’t just apply to EVs. [Read more…]

Alinta Energy Launches ‘No-Cost’ Solar And Battery Deal

Solar Together: Alinta Energy

A partnership between energy retailer Alinta Energy and NRN (National Renewable Network) is offering households complete solar and battery systems with no upfront cost, no financing, and no repayments. So, how does this work? [Read more…]

Home Solar Power System Basics: How They Work

If you’re thinking about installing solar panels for your home, it’s good to first get familiar with the various components of a system, what their roles are and common points of confusion. [Read more…]

Should Australian Councils Allow Footpath EV Charging Cable Channels?

EV charging cable channel

Dozens of councils in the UK are permitting and promoting cross-pavement EV charging systems for electric vehicle owners without a driveway. Is it time Australian councils followed suit? [Read more…]

Solar Sunshot Sparking More Australian Manufacturing

Australian solar panel factory

Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer and several local polysilicon hopefuls have received a significant boost through the Albanese government’s Solar Sunshot initiative. [Read more…]

ECA’s Call For Fair, Affordable Public EV Charging Access

Using a public EV charger

A report commissioned by Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) makes initial recommendations for creating affordable public electric vehicle charging that’s accessible to all — and ECA is looking for feedback. [Read more…]

Australia’s Consumer Watchdog Weighs In On VPP Programs

Virtual Power Plant

Participation in new energy services such as virtual power plants is building and consumers need better protection says the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). [Read more…]

Eye-Popping Home Battery Installation Stats Revealed

Solar battery installations in Australia

Statistics released by the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) on Friday indicate Australians wasted no time taking advantage of the federal government’s national home battery rebate. [Read more…]

AGL Launches ‘Three For Free’ Electricity Plan

Free electricity offer from AGL

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. [Read more…]

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