A fancy burger joint near the SolarQuotes office opened six months ago. It was small and stylish. And just closed down. I wasn’t surprised.
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Should Australian Councils Allow Footpath EV Charging Cable Channels?
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?
[Continue reading…]Smart Energy Needs Smarter Customers
Recently the Smart Energy Council held a conference in Adelaide and by all accounts it was a roaring success, much like the battery incentive that’s currently driving the whole solar industry. When the SEC said they were looking for industry experts to offer some insight, I figured they’d emailed me by mistake, but I went […]
[Continue reading…]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.
[Continue reading…]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.
[Continue reading…]Heat Pumps Win The Hot Water Efficiency War
When it comes to efficiency, hot water heat pumps have long had the definitive edge over alternative technologies anywhere south of Brisbane. Our latest analysis further upgrades this advice: heat pumps today are the most efficient way to heat your hot water, no matter what area of Australia you live.
[Continue reading…]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).
[Continue reading…]How To Use The Rebate To Expand Your Battery
The federal battery rebate isn’t just for new home battery systems: it can also be used to expand existing batteries. Here’s how to do it.
[Continue reading…]Eye-Popping Home Battery Installation Stats Revealed
Statistics released by the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) on Friday indicate Australians wasted no time taking advantage of the federal government’s national home battery rebate.
[Continue reading…]Phase Shift: The Humans Strike Back
Right now, we’re riding high. A big battery rebate just dropped, and quote requests are flying in. But I’ve been in solar long enough to know what this feels like. We’re at the top of the solar coaster.
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