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.
[Continue reading…]Driver Charged Over Solar Panel Death
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.
[Continue reading…]Australia’s Solar Freakin’ Roadway (Sort Of)
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.
[Continue reading…]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.
[Continue reading…]Problems With Victoria’s Emergency Backstop For Solar Drag On
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.
[Continue reading…]GloBird Zerohero: Finally, A VPP That Lets You Control Your Battery
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 […]
[Continue reading…]Victoria Planning To Abolish Minimum Solar Feed-In Tariffs
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.
[Continue reading…]Finn Peacock’s Phase Shift: The Aldification Of Solar
Back in 2007, $8,000 would get you 1 kW of solar panels on your roof. Today, Aldi is promising 6 kW of panels AND a 4.6 kWh (usable) battery installed for the same money. We’re watching something I call the ‘Aldification of Solar’ – the race by giant retailers to slap a discount tag on […]
[Continue reading…]Too Old For Solar? Not A Chance
Perhaps it’s a function of the ludicrous property market, but Australians all seem to obsess about return on investment these days. Some people say they’re too old to install solar power, but I’d like to explore why it’s always a good idea, no matter what stage of life you’re at.
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