Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

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.

Fronius Strengthens Inverter And EV Charger Warranties

Fronius inverter and EV charger warranties

Austrian solar manufacturer Fronius has boosted the warranty on its Wattpilot EV charger and also selected solar inverters; better reflecting the premium price paid for Fronius kit. [Read more…]

Enphase Beefs Up Australian IQ8 Microinverter Warranty

Enphase IQ8 microinverter Australian Warranty

Enphase must be very confident in its IQ8 microinverters lasting the distance – the company says it has extended its standard limited warranty in Australia for new installations. [Read more…]

EnergyAustralia Takes Its Scissors To Solar Feed-In Tariff Rates

EnergyAustralia feed-in tariffs

When the calendar flipped over to October, EnergyAustralia snipped its solar feed-in tariff rates across the board – and they’ve had quite a haircut. [Read more…]

Shakeup At SMA – Jobs Likely To Go

SMA job cuts

German solar inverter and battery storage manufacturer SMA is continuing to feel the pinch from competition and a volatile market, and now jobs are on the line. [Read more…]

ClearVue BIPV Chosen For Australian Modular Housing Prototype

ClearVue and Prefabulous - Modular housing BIPV

Australia’s ClearVue Technologies and Prefabulous have teamed up on a project that offers a glimpse into the future of eco-friendly living with Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). [Read more…]

See A Flexible Solar Exports Dial-Down In Action

Flexible solar exports curtailment in SA

Yesterday was a mild, sunny day in Adelaide that saw oodles of solar energy pumped into the grid. So much so, it appears SAPN flexed its flexible exports curtailment muscle. [Read more…]

Approved Solar Products In Australia: So Many Choices!

Approved solar products: Australia

How many solar products are currently approved for installation in Australia by the Clean Energy Council (CEC)? The answer may surprise you. Here’s how to navigate the dizzying array of options. [Read more…]

Australian Smart Meter Rollout: When Will It Be Complete?

Smart meters - Australia

Smart meters are transforming how Australians monitor and manage their electricity usage, especially for solar system owners. But how close are we to a full rollout, and what challenges remain? [Read more…]

EV And Home Battery Health-Checks Encouraging

EV and home battery health

Two recently released reports suggest lithium-ion EV and home batteries should stand the test of (warranty) time. [Read more…]

The Cost Of Victoria’s Emergency Backstop For Solar

Victoria's Emergency Backstop For Solar

In just over a week, Victoria’s Emergency Backstop Mechanism (VEBM) requirement for rooftop solar systems comes into effect. Here’s what’s happening, why and how much it might cost all electricity customers. [Read more…]

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