If your electricity meter box looks like this, it’s time to do something about it says Northern Territory’s WorkSafe. [Read more…]
More Flexible Solar Exports Suburbs In SA Soon
Owners of new or upgraded solar systems in hundreds more suburbs and towns in South Australia will have the opportunity to sign up for flexible exports later this month. [Read more…]
More Funding For Australia’s Smart Meter Rollout
A $50 million Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) loan announced yesterday will help support and accelerate smart meter uptake in Australia. [Read more…]
Huge EV Charger Rollout At Sydney Hospital
This project slipped under the radar, but is well worth mentioning – dozens of EV chargers were recently installed at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead in Sydney. [Read more…]
VIC Emergency Backstop Mechanism For Solar Delayed
Full implementation of a Victorian initiative allowing for rooftop solar power system throttling and shutdown remotely in a grid emergency has been delayed by three months. [Read more…]
NSW VPP Battery Incentive: Is It Worth The Wait?
An incentive for connecting a home or business battery to a Virtual Power Plant will be made available in New South Wales towards the end of the year. Find out how much it is and whether it makes joining a VPP worth it. [Read more…]
New(ish) EV Home Charging Rate For Tax Deductions
It’s tax time again – and for EV owners charging their car or a company electric vehicle at home, the ATO has (maybe) made the electricity cost for work-related use a little easier to claim. [Read more…]
EV Solar Charging Out And About With GoSun
While electric cars with integrated solar panels are probably still some way off, this bolt-on gadget will offer EV charging wherever you park your vehicle (in the sun). [Read more…]
Perovskite Solar Panels: Are We There Yet?
Solar panels with cells made with a material called perovskite have been the next big thing for what seems a very long time. How close are we to seeing perovskite modules on residential rooftops? [Read more…]
Western Australia’s Solar Feed-In Tariff Dropping Again
Solar owners in Western Australia generally get a very low feed-in tariff these days, and it’s about to get a smidge lower. So, is rooftop solar power still worth it in WA? [Read more…]
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