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Phase Shift: The Tesla Dilemma – Can You Love The Batteries But Loathe The Man?

anti elon tesla club

Last weekend, I found myself at a gig in Adelaide watching “The Smythes” – a tribute band to The Smiths. As I stood there with my Coopers enjoying “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out”, I thought of the blackout protection I enjoy thanks to my Powerwall 2.

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Inverters Don’t Stick To The Script: Neither Should Customer Support

Modern solar power systems are becoming complex beasts, so it’s more important than ever that you have the best possible support behind the product you buy. Read on as we share a masterclass in customer service from Fronius.

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Community Energy Upgrades Fund Recipients Announced

Community Energy Upgrade Fund grants - Round 1

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.

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Surviving 43°C: A Quick Fix for Struggling Air Conditioners

I know it sounds like clickbait, but honestly, there is one simple trick that will help your refrigerative air conditioner cope with very hot days.

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Driver Charged Over Solar Panel Death

Driver killed by solar panel - charges laid

Whether on the roof of a caravan or towed in a trailer, a tragedy involving a solar panel serves as a grim reminder about ensuring PV modules are properly stowed or attached.

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Australia’s Solar Freakin’ Roadway (Sort Of)

Sand from solar panel glass

Australian construction materials firm Boral is trialling sand used in concrete that’s derived from the glass of discarded solar panels for a major transport project in Melbourne.

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The Best EV Chargers In Australia: According To Aussie Installers

According to installers we trust, what are the best EV charger brands in Australia in 2025? It was tough competition for the top spot – with only a handful of votes separating first and third place. Find out the winners below.

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Problems With Victoria’s Emergency Backstop For Solar Drag On

Victoria's emergency backstop mechanism

Rollout of Victoria’s emergency backstop mechanism (VEBM) for solar power systems has been anything but smooth, and four-and-a-half months on there are still significant issues needing resolution.

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GloBird Zerohero: Finally, A VPP That Lets You Control Your Battery

A graphic depicting a solar panel and a battery and piles of money

Update 24th Feb 2025:  I mistakenly wrote that the Globird Zerohero VPP allows a household to use up to 0.3kWh of grid electricity during the two hour Zerohero peak and still receive a $1 credit.  But the actual figure GloBird gives is 0.03kWh per hour.  This makes for a total of 0.06kWh over the two […]

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Victoria Planning To Abolish Minimum Solar Feed-In Tariffs

Victoria's minimum solar feed-in tariff

It’s been reported the Victorian Government will no longer set minimum solar feed in tariff (FiT) rates, bringing it into line with several other states.

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