If the idea of handing control of your home battery over to a Virtual Power Plant operator (VPP) doesn’t appeal to you, perhaps participating in a Virtual Energy Network (VEN) will.
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Winter Sucks Money Up The Chimney
If, like me, you own a character home, it’ll have some unused and outdated features which need dragging into this century. In this article, we’ll be looking at ways to deal with chimneys, because with the cost of energy these days, nobody needs a gaping hole in their house.
[Continue reading…]Inside The CEC’s Approved Solar Products Program
The Clean Energy Council’s (CEC’s) Approved Product lists are big. Really big. Discover how many products are listed, the number of applications rejected, plus other related facts and figures.
[Continue reading…]EV Road User Charge Discussions Accelerate
A road user charge for electric vehicle use in Australia seems not a matter of if, more a question of when. But should common sense prevail, it won’t just apply to EVs.
[Continue reading…]Alinta Energy Launches ‘No-Cost’ Solar And Battery Deal
A partnership between energy retailer Alinta Energy and NRN (National Renewable Network) is offering households complete solar and battery systems with no upfront cost, no financing, and no repayments. So, how does this work?
[Continue reading…]Flat By Tea Time: Why A Small Battery Is A Big Problem
Having noticed a few different hardware retailers and grocery shops making moves into the home battery market, it seems prudent to point out the pitfalls of cheap small systems. Recently we detailed why bigger isn’t always better, but this time around I’d like to explain how we arrive at just right.
[Continue reading…]Home Solar Power System Basics: How They Work
If you’re thinking about installing solar panels for your home, it’s good to first get familiar with the various components of a system, what their roles are and common points of confusion.
[Continue reading…]Phase Shift: The Customer Is Always Right (Except With Solar)
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.
[Continue reading…]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 […]
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