Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Buying Solar Panels: How Many Will You Need?

Here’s what you need to know when it comes to buying the right and right number of solar panels for your home in 2025 — and discover the biggest mistake to avoid. [Read more…]

New EV Chargers From Enphase/Sungrow For Australia

Sungrow AC22E-01 and Enphase IQ 2 EV chargers

It shouldn’t be long before the new Sungrow EV charger will reach our shores and the “V2X-capable” Enphase IQ 2 won’t be far behind it.  Here’s a taste of what’s to come and (approximately) when. [Read more…]

Australian Home Energy Report: Opportunities And Challenges

Energy efficient appliance.

Many Australians are eager to invest in energy efficiency upgrades for their homes, but cost isn’t the only perceived obstacle according to a new report. [Read more…]

Getting Off Gas Cooking: Do It For The Kids

Gas stovetop burner releasing toxic emissions

Still tossing up on getting rid of gas appliances in your home in favour of electrification? Here’s another compelling reason for making the switch, particularly if you have kids – you’ll be helping to protect their health. [Read more…]

Longi Unveils Monster 510W Residential Solar Panel

Longi EcoLife solar panel

Chinese solar panel manufacturer Longi offered a look at its new line of heterojunction back contact modules boasting up to 510 Watts capacity at Intersolar Europe last week. The EcoLife series still manages to sneak within what would be considered suitable sizing for residential rooftop installations – but only just. [Read more…]

Explainer: Hot Water Heat Pumps In A Hurry

If you’re curious about heat pump hot water systems and want an introduction to the technology, here’s the perfect place to start. Discover how these systems work and the different types available, efficiency, costs, solar integration, and more. [Read more…]

Greens’ Adam Bandt Concedes Seat, New Party Leader Sought

The Greens - Adam Bandt

It’s not just the Liberals choosing a new leader – the Greens are expected do so too after Adam Bandt’s election defeat. [Read more…]

SolarEdge Posts Gains, Nexis Battery On Track, Unveils New Charger

SolarEdge product family

Smart energy technology firm SolarEdge has posted improved results for Q1 and says it remains on schedule for release of its next generation inverter and home battery. The company has also taken the wraps off its new ONE EV charger. [Read more…]

More Chargers Coming: Knox Powering Up For EV Growth

Electric vehicle public charging parking space.

In Melbourne’s City of Knox, electric vehicles play an important role in the community’s ambitious net zero emissions aspirations. Knox City Council is putting the pedal to the metal on the issue of hosting more public EV charging infrastructure. [Read more…]

JinkoSolar Announces (Another) Panel Shipment Milestone

JinkoSolar employees celebrating panel shipment milestone

Chinese PV module and energy storage manufacturer JinkoSolar claims to have maintained its global lead in cumulative solar panel shipments and indicates its battery business is building. [Read more…]

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