Perhaps it’s a function of the ludicrous property market, but Australians all seem to obsess about return on investment these days. Some people say they’re too old to install solar power, but I’d like to explore why it’s always a good idea, no matter what stage of life you’re at.
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Australian Apartment Energy Behaviour Study Under Way
CSIRO is inviting selected households to join the largest investigation of apartment energy usage behaviour in Australia, but has had to overcome an unexpected recruitment challenge.
[Continue reading…]JinkoSolar Boasts Big Australian Panel Shipment Tally
China’s JinkoSolar states it achieved 1GW+ in distribution shipments to Australia of the company’s solar panels for 2024. That’s a lot of modules.
[Continue reading…]Australia Finally Charts Course To Bidirectional EV Charging Bounty
Bidirectional charging has long been the white whale of electric vehicle owners in Australia, and at long last ARENA has released a chart revealing where this elusive leviathan of energy storage can be found.
[Continue reading…]EV Road User Charges Back In The Spotlight
The debate over road-user charges (RUC) for electric vehicles has been reignited courtesy of interpretation of comments reportedly made recently by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
[Continue reading…]Solar Batteries On Special: Should You Trust Aldi To Power Your Home?
Good old Aldi — the home of supermarket savings, shelves lined with classic grocery staples like milk, bread, cheese, and… wait… is that an entire solar-and-battery system on sale next to the dog food?
[Continue reading…]The Best Home Batteries In Australia In 2025: According To Aussie Installers
According to installers we trust, what are the best home battery brands in Australia in 2025? Two brands tied for this year’s top spot – read on to discover the victorious duo.
[Continue reading…]Home Battery Snail Mail Spam Still Doing The Rounds
A home battery fully installed for $2,880 sounds like a real bargain. But what do you get for that price?
[Continue reading…]Kerbside EV Charging Gets A Multi-Million Dollar Boost
$2.4 million in funding has been announced for the installation of 250 public kerbside electric vehicle charging stations across New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.
[Continue reading…]Second Life Solar: Making The Most Of Used Panels
If you’re replacing a small system with a bigger and better one, what does an ethical way to dispose of your old equipment look like? Read on while we detail a couple of ways old solar can still lead a useful life.
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