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New FIMER Solar Inverters And Battery For Australia

FIMER PowerUNO, PowerTrio inverters and PowerX battery

Inverter and energy storage manufacturer FIMER has provided a glimpse of new solar products heading to Australia next year.

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Going Off-Grid Done Right – SolarQuotes TV Episode 9

SolarQuotes TV Episode 9 - Going Off-Grid

In this episode of SolarQuotes TV, discover how to go off-grid properly. Finn showcases some of the best examples of off-grid living in Australia and the solar hardware making it increasingly possible.

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Gelion: Readying For Battery Manufacturing After COVID Delays

Gelion battery - zinc bromine gel energy storage

Like just about everybody, Australian battery innovator Gelion has had its business plans disrupted. But the company hopes it can have its first pilot trial production line ready early in 2022, and also anticipates commercial availability next year.

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5 Reasons You Should Keep Your Grid Connection

Staying connected to the grid

If you’re sick and tired of paying a supply charge to connect your solar home to the grid, then I have good news.  You can now go off-grid with a battery system for around $10,000.  The bad news is, I don’t recommend it at all.

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Solar Inspections In Victoria Get A Boost

Solar inspections - Victoria

A pilot mentoring program seeks to create a more robust and streamlined solar power system inspection regime in Victoria under the state’s Solar Homes program.

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Australian Solar Systems Interest Index: October 2021

Australian Solar Systems Interest Index: October 2021

Solar systems are getting bigger and many Australian households are wanting to fill their rooftops with solar panels – find out more in the latest auSSII report.

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The Power Of Solar Energy Self-Consumption

Solar energy self consumption

Australian solar owners don’t need no stinking feed-in tariffs. No, that’s not accurate – they are certainly welcome, but a greater focus on solar energy self-consumption without a battery can pay big dividends.

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ABC Building Solar Battery Buzz

Home solar batteries in Australia

A couple of recent ABC reports will have more panel owners interested in solar batteries. So, what do Australians need to know about home energy storage before taking the plunge?

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When Is A German Solar Inverter Not German?

German vs. Chinese solar inverters

Perceptions matter – the provenance and pedigree of solar power system hardware can help it sell. But picking and choosing origins to mention can mislead.

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So, You Want To Switch Your Electricity Plan?

Switching electricity plans

If you’re the proud owner of solar power system and have found a more attractive electricity plan, here’s what you should know before you switch.

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