There are so few EVs on Australian roads, I had to badly Photoshop one onto this picture.
As I write this, approximately 1 in 10 new cars sold worldwide are electric. But not in Australia. [Read more…]
Elon Musk Delivers Surprise “Resilience Day” Presentation
This morning, at 2:00 am Adelaide time, I watched Elon Musk’s “Resilience Day” announcement. I wasn’t happy about the timing. I had under four hours warning of the event and less than 3 hours sleep.
But I made the sacrifice so I could tell you not only how Tesla is coping with supply chain disruptions and raw material price increases, but also how Elon Musk is working to ensure humanity’s long term survival. [Read more…]
The SolarEdge Home Battery — An Okay Battery For An Okay World
The SolarEdge Home Battery: 9.7 kWh, DC Coupled, Optional Backup
At 4 o’clock last Thursday, SolarEdge launched their home battery with an online event.
The next day, they held another launch for people who couldn’t make it to the first one. I attended both and paid 55% attention each time, so I want you to know I gave this article 110%. [Read more…]
Microinverters Perform No Better Than String Inverters: French Study
If you asked me what type of inverter your rooftop solar system should use:
- A string inverter — like most solar systems in Australia, or…
- Microinverters — a little baby inverter that goes under each panel.
I would say…
Russian Invasion Makes IEA Nuclear Predictions Impossible
Last year the International Energy Agency (IEA) published a long report where — among other things — they predicted the rate of new nuclear construction would roughly double. When I first read this, I considered it nearly impossible. But now Russia has invaded Ukraine, I consider it flat out impossible. [Read more…]
Feed-in Tariffs & Electricity Prices Likely To Rise In 2022. Here’s Why.
Wholesale electricity prices increased across most of Australia this financial year. Retail electricity prices should soon follow. [Read more…]
Reduce Gas Use For Ukraine!
Do you want to weaken Putin’s hand while making European nations more willing and able to cope with disruptions in their energy supply?
Of course you do! One simple way to help Ukraine is to stop using gas.
You can start immediately. [Read more…]
Do We Have Enough Critical Minerals For A Solar & Battery Powered Future?
Last year the International Energy Agency (IAE) published a report titled…
The Role of Critical Minerals In Clean Energy Transitions
I recently dived deep into its 260 pages to see if a shortage of critical minerals threatens the world’s transition to a renewable future. [Read more…]
Is Solar Still Worth It – If You Are Single?
I’m So Lonely! Will Solar Panels Fill The Aching Void In My Heart? And Do I Have To Pay Them Folding Money?
If you ask me,
“Hey Ronald, should I get solar power?”
My answer will be, [Read more…]
Which Solar Panels Can Be Installed Flat Without Voiding Their Warranty?
Solar panel warranties have lots of interesting conditions in them. Some require panel cleaning while others forbid any shading of any panels. [Read more…]
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