New South Wales’ Narrabri Shire Council has put signing a crucial agreement for the installation of a community battery on the backburner, threatening the project.
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Fact Check: No, Mum, Nuclear Won’t Reduce Costs By 25%
A group called “Mums for Nuclear” has spent a lot of money on newspaper and online ads in the lead-up to the federal election, claiming that “Nuclear energy in the mix with renewables reduces cost by 25%“. I’ve investigated this claim and found it to be false. Hopefully, this will prompt all groups that have […]
[Continue reading…]The True Cost Of $999 Solar + Battery Deals Revealed
Just $999 for a fully installed 10 kW solar panel and 10 kWh battery system in Victoria? If only it were so – the real cost is much, much more.
[Continue reading…]Phase Shift: I’ve Seen The Future, And It’s… Simple Timers
In a world full of ‘smart’ energy tech, AI-driven optimisation, and dashboards that would make a Qantas cockpit blush, I’ve come to a confronting conclusion: the future isn’t clever. It’s just… timers.
[Continue reading…]Solar Analytics Users Plagued By Dropouts
Solar Analytics has long offered some of the best energy monitoring software on the market, but some customers recently have been plagued by dropouts and poor customer support. We’ve investigated to see what’s going on.
[Continue reading…]UQ Researchers Set New “Eco-Friendly” Perovskite Solar Cell Record
University of Queensland researchers have broken a world record for lead-free tin halide perovskite (THP) technology, and they are as pleased as punch.
[Continue reading…]Off Grid in the ‘Burbs? That’s FreeDumb
Every week without fail we see multiple comments, quotes or exasperated exclamations along these lines; “BUGGER THIS; I’M GOING OFF GRID..!” It’s a natural reaction to a nasty power bill and expresses a desire to be independent and free of obligation. But becoming your own power company is expensive, fraught with risk and really doesn’t […]
[Continue reading…]Channel 7’s Anti-EV Beat Up Prompts Council To Cancel Chargers
Plans to install the first public EV charging stations on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast have come to a screeching halt, thanks to a Channel 7 beat up linking Indonesian nickel mining to EVs without evidence.
[Continue reading…]Solar Manufacturer Fronius Celebrating 80th Anniversary
From modest origins in a small Austrian workshop repairing radios in 1945, Fronius has grown into a solar innovation leader. In 2025, the company celebrates 80 years since it was founded.
[Continue reading…]EVs Leave Election Petrol Promises In The Dust With FBT Exemptions
The Coalition has made election promises to temporarily cut taxes and regulations on petrol-guzzling cars. But you could save a lot more through existing Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemptions for EVs, which even encompass charging gear and electricity consumed. Here’s how to zoom past both the tax collector and the petrol pump.
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