Report: Energy-Efficient Australian Homes Sell For (Much) More

Australian homes with solar panels

Australian homes with energy efficiency features have generally been selling for more than those that don’t for years. But how much more in 2025? A new report puts dollar figures on it. [Read more…]

NSW Charges Ahead On EV Push with $41.2M Boost

An EV fast charger

The latest grants from New South Wales’ Minns Government and co-contributions from the private sector will see $41.2 million invested to install another 246 fast and ultra-fast EV chargers across the state; all powered by renewables. [Read more…]

Solar Victoria’s Home Battery Loans Scheme Ends

Solar Victoria's home battery loans page

Victorians wanting to apply for a State Government interest-free loan for a home battery system will be disappointed after applications closed yesterday. [Read more…]

Sneaky Energy Bill Tactics Slammed In ‘Super’ Complaint

Energy bill confusion

Consumer group CHOICE has asked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to look into what it says are whiffy energy bill tactics that could be costing many Australians a significant chunk of change. [Read more…]

Solar Inverter Security Scare: Rogue Tech Or Political Theatre?

A Chinese solar inverter

SolarQuotes has been receiving enquiries about a Reuters story published last week alleging the discovery of undocumented communication devices found in Chinese solar inverters and batteries in the USA. Is it something for Australian home solar owners to be worried about? [Read more…]

Energy Bills: ‘Loyalty Tax’ Targeted In Victoria

Energy bill with loyalty tax

Victoria’s Essential Services Commission (ESC) has proposed new rules that would compel the state’s energy retailers to shift some customers onto cheaper electricity and gas plans. [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…]

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…]

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…]

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