As of 10 June 2025, new rules have come into play for Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) finance services across Australia; including contracts covering solar systems, batteries and other home electrification products. [Read more…]
Energy Minister Signals Electricity Offer Shake-Up
A mechanism ensuring electricity retailers can’t charge some customers as much as they otherwise may isn’t working as intended says Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen. [Read more…]
SAPN: Electricity Peak Period Tweaks, Flexible Exports Update
A change in peak period times for South Australian customers on a Time of Use (ToU) electricity plan will soon kick in, plus SA Power Networks (SAPN) has provided an update on flexible solar exports availability in regional areas. [Read more…]
JA Solar Racks Up 20 Years Of PV Manufacturing
China’s JA Solar has been a rather quiet achiever compared to some of its flashier competitors. But in 2025 the firm is strutting its stuff, celebrating two decades in the PV manufacturing game. [Read more…]
Your Guide To Living With A Home Battery
Got a solar battery? Here’s how to ensure it keeps doing its job (and safely) every single day to maximse your electricity bill savings. [Read more…]
Solar Export Tariff For South Australia Soon
South Australia’s electricity distributor SA Power Networks (SAPN) has announced it will be introducing an export tariff —sometimes incorrectly referred to as a ‘sun tax’ — from July 1 this year. Here’s why, how it will work and how much it will cost. [Read more…]
Study Suggests EV Myths Still Fool Many Australians
Numerous EV myths persist and it appears a significant proportion of Australians continue to believe them. But we’re not alone. [Read more…]
NSW’s Problematic Home Battery Rebate Biting The Dust
A cheery headline from a New South Wales state government news release published yesterday glossed over a bombshell contained within. But there is good news too (for some). [Read more…]
Hot Water Rebates Heat Up For Victorian Households
The Victorian Government has announced a bigger rebate for households that purchase an eligible Australian-made solar or heat pump hot water system starting next month. [Read more…]
Electricity Retailer Amber Cashed Up For Expansion
Australia’s Amber recently wound up a funding round with $45 million to play with that will be used to grow and expand its battery and EV automation technology services both at home and abroad. [Read more…]
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