Thousands of ACT households are to have solar panel and battery systems installed under the federal government’s national Social Housing Energy Performance Initiative (SHEPI). [Read more…]
Sydney EV Super Show: Get Set For Everything Electric 2025
What’s promoted as the world’s leading home energy and electric vehicle show returns to Sydney this week at Olympic Park. And if you’re thinking about attending, we’ve got a discount ticket code for you. [Read more…]
World’s Thinnest EV Charger Fattens Up (On Features)
What’s claimed to be the world’s thinnest EV charger has had a warranty and feature boost while retaining its slim form – and now has a cheaper companion. [Read more…]
Fronius Gets Back Into Solar Batteries With Reserva
It’s been a while between drinks, but Austria’s Fronius is back in the home battery manufacturing game. Here’s a first look at the Reserva. [Read more…]
Living With Low (Or Even Zero) Solar Feed-In Tariffs
Minimum solar feed-in tariff rates (such as they are) have been set for what could be the last time in Victoria. But smart solar ownership will still bring significant financial and other benefits; and this applies across Australia where rates have been reducing. [Read more…]
Kingspan’s PowerPanel Insulates And Generates
Kingspan Group has announced the launch of PowerPanel – an integrated roofing and solar power solution designed for pitched roofs. [Read more…]
Solar Victoria Still Snubbing Tesla Powerwall 3
To be eligible for a Solar Victoria no-interest loan for home energy storage, batteries must be included on the agency’s approved products list. Tesla Powerwall 3 still isn’t. What gives? [Read more…]
WA Labor Pledges Big Home Battery Rebates
Western Australia’s Cook Labor Government has announced very generous subsidies for home batteries should it be returned to office. [Read more…]
EV Street Charging Program In (The Other) Victoria
The City of Victoria in Canada is undertaking a trial allowing EV owners to run charging cables across footpaths; a practice that is forbidden in many places, including here in Australia. [Read more…]
Community Energy Upgrades Fund Recipients Announced
58 local governments across Australia have shared in $50 million in federal grants for projects improving the energy efficiency of community buildings and infrastructure through solar, batteries and electrification. [Read more…]
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