Sweltering through a heatwave and desperate for a new air conditioner? Don’t rush into a decision before working out what size of unit you need – otherwise you’ll be blowing all your cold cash on hot air.
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Solar Panel Degradation Testing: A Sting In The Long Tail
Current testing standards have been called into question after new research indicating 20% of solar panels tested in a study had 1.5 times worse than average degradation rate.
[Continue reading…]Longi Shunning Silver For Solar Panels
Chinese solar panel manufacturing goliath Longi has reportedly decided to cease using silver in the manufacturing of its back-contact solar cells.
[Continue reading…]Don’t Let Summer Cook Your Home Battery
With huge numbers of new home batteries sweating through their first Australian summer, temperature has risen to be an issue worth investigating. Are there some simple solutions to keeping your solar battery and inverter cool? Read on for answers.
[Continue reading…]Surprise In Top Solar Inverter Manufacturer Rankings
Wood Mackenzie’s latest inverter manufacturer rankings note a firm high up on its leader board that’s a surprise inclusion given the challenges the company faces.
[Continue reading…]Old Solar Panels Living Up To Performance Warranty Promises
A bunch of solar panels installed in the 1990’s have undergone testing; the results of which indicate maximum degradation levels stipulated in long performance warranties are realistic.
[Continue reading…]The Rebate Paid for Battery Brawn, Not Brains
I was on ABC Adelaide this week to talk about the battery rebate. First question was easy. Has it been popular? Hell yes. Roughly 150,000 batteries in six months. That is a staggering number.
[Continue reading…]Home Battery Boom Smashes 2025 Forecasts: See The Numbers
Installations in 2025 under the Albanese Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program (CHBP) surpassed even some previous optimistic estimates.
[Continue reading…]Electricity Bills: Higher Fixed Network Charges Ahead?
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) recently published its draft recommendations for a “smarter, fairer, lowest overall cost” electricity network, one that may involve higher fixed network charges.
[Continue reading…]Australian Consumer Alert: Portable Air Conditioner Scams
Ads for cheap(ish) so-called “air conditioners” that look a little like small reverse cycle split system head units have been popping up all over the web. Save your money and your time — they won’t work as advertised for a very simple reason, and may pose fire safety risks.
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