Between a promised state-wide energy storage target and “Power Melbourne”, there’s been a bit happening on the battery storage front in Victoria.
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Australian Solar Prices: September 2022 Update
The average cost of a solar power system installation in Australia crept up in August 2022. But some states fared better than others.
[Continue reading…]Fronius Wattpilot: A Smart EV Charger With A Short Warranty
I have good news if you want to charge an electric vehicle with Austrian technology. Fronius Australia launched their Wattpilot EV charger last week. Last week we were told it would be available here “in a couple of weeks”. A surprisingly imprecise period of time, given they are Austrian.
[Continue reading…]Solar Tops Australian Property Seeker Energy Efficiency Wish-Lists
Energy efficiency has become increasingly important to Australian property seekers says the latest PropTrack Energy Efficient Housing Report – and solar power is the most sought-after feature among those buying, building or renting.
[Continue reading…]New South Wales Solar Installer Safety Blitz
Rooftop solar installation is dangerous work. SafeWork NSW inspectors will be visiting a bunch of sites across the state over the next six months to ensure workplace safety rules are being followed.
[Continue reading…]New Home Batteries Unveiled
A bunch of new home batteries were unveiled at the RE+ trade show last week. Here’s a quick look at a few of them.
[Continue reading…]Renewable Energy Employment Powers Ahead
Employment in renewable energy globally hit 12.7 million jobs last year, and solar power accounted for more than a third of the roles.
[Continue reading…]$211,000 Donation Saves $4,600,000 In Fuel For Impoverished Communities
Australian charity Pollinate Group continues to make significant headway in the distribution of micro-solar power solutions within impoverished communities beyond our shores; with some help from SolarQuotes.
[Continue reading…]SAPN Reflects On Energy Transition Challenges Ahead
South Australia’s Distributed Network Service Provider (DNSP) SA Power Networks (SAPN) has released its first- ever sustainability report containing a bunch of interesting solar-related facts and figures.
[Continue reading…]SolarEdge Home Battery Review: 3 Months In
Two years ago, I had a 6.6kW SolarEdge/Seraphim solar system installed on my house in Adelaide. A few months ago I decided to join the increasingly-less-exclusive club of home battery owners.
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