Dozens of councils in the UK are permitting and promoting cross-pavement EV charging systems for electric vehicle owners without a driveway. Is it time Australian councils followed suit? [Read more…]
Solar Sunshot Sparking More Australian Manufacturing
Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer and several local polysilicon hopefuls have received a significant boost through the Albanese government’s Solar Sunshot initiative. [Read more…]
ECA’s Call For Fair, Affordable Public EV Charging Access
A report commissioned by Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) makes initial recommendations for creating affordable public electric vehicle charging that’s accessible to all — and ECA is looking for feedback. [Read more…]
Australia’s Consumer Watchdog Weighs In On VPP Programs
Participation in new energy services such as virtual power plants is building and consumers need better protection says the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). [Read more…]
AGL Launches ‘Three For Free’ Electricity Plan
Energy retailer AGL is offering a new residential power plan offering three hours of ‘free’ electricity each day. It sounds like a good deal, but is it? Plus, news on AGL’s latest VPP venture. [Read more…]
Villa Meets Vela: GoodWe’s Solar Carport Solution
Thinking of adding a carport and installing solar panels on it? Enter GoodWe’s Vela solar carport solution, which also features components provided by an Australian company. [Read more…]
Solar Victoria’s Latest Enforcement Actions On Dodgy Practices
Fifteen industry participants copped a smack on the wrist or worse as a result of completed compliance enforcement actions by Solar Victoria last month. [Read more…]
More Calls To Make NSW Homes All-Electric
As New South Wales faces potentially missing its emissions targets, increased effort is needed across the board — including the built environment. [Read more…]
Tindo Teams Up With UNSW On TOPCon Solar Tech
Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer, Tindo, is to explore TOPCon solar cell technology in partnership with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) — where TOPCon was originally developed many years ago. [Read more…]
Plug-In Mini-Heaters: Don’t Get Burned
It’s winter, it’s cold and Australians are looking for economical ways to stay warm in their homes. Enter cheap plug-in mini-heaters. But both your hip pocket and you could get burned — literally. [Read more…]
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