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Huge QLD Solar + Battery Storage Project Progresses

Western Downs solar farm

Western Downs Green Power Hub is another step closer to prime time, with grid connection now completed by Powerlink.

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Enphase Shipped 2.6 Million Microinverters In Q3

Enphase Energy results - Q3 2021

Microinverter and battery manufacturer Enphase Energy’s results for the third quarter of 2021 seem to have kept the company’s fans (and shareholders) happy.

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Buying A Home With Solar Installed: Things To Know

Buying a house with a solar system already installed

Solar panels already installed on a house you buy can be a great thing – or a nightmare. Here are some tips on what you should be checking.

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New Solar Inverters And Batteries From Australia’s Redback

Redback Technologies

Queensland company Redback Technologies has a fresh new look, plus new inverter and battery products on the way designed for the Australian market.

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Home Solar Power In Australia – Cost Per Kilowatt-Hour

Small scale solar costs per kilowatt hour

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s goal for large-scale solar energy generation costs in Australia had me wondering – what does solar electricity cost per kilowatt hour from a small-scale PV system?

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Enphase IQ8 Microinverter Launch – Backup Without A Battery

Enphase IQ8 microinverter

Enphase Energy has announced its IQ8 microinverters should begin shipping in December for customers in North America. Hopefully, shipments to Australia won’t be far behind.

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Smart Solar Powered Security And Shark Safety Solutions

Solar powered security cameras

This Australian company is doing some interesting stuff on the security and beach safety scene by combining cameras and AI with solar power.

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Are Off Peak Hot Water Tariffs A Waste Of Time For Solar Owners?

Off peak hot water tariffs and solar power

Last week Finn got me into hot water.  He did this by referring me to a study called:: “Analysis of electricity consumption and thermal storage of domestic electric water heating systems to utilize excess PV generation” Let me translate that from Academeze into English for you: Are electric hot water systems any good at soaking […]

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More Cash For Brisbane Clubs To Go Solar

Brisbane clubs - solar energy

More clubs in the Brisbane City Council local government area will have solar panels installed under its Resilient Clubs Support Program.

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Australian Solar Prices: October 2021 Update

Australian solar price report - October

Australians in some states were paying more for solar power systems in September 2021, but still getting a bargain given the benefits solar energy brings.

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