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Don’t Ignore Your Solar: Maintaining Monitoring Makes Sense

solar analytics performance screen

As an installer, there’s one thing I have always tried to explain to customers. You need to keep an eye on your solar. It’s not just about economics but a legal obligation in many cases. Read on while I explain why monitoring is important, how to get it, and how to keep it working.

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Australia-China Team Push Solar Limits With IBC Cell Tech

ACAP and AIKO IBC solar cell project

Chinese solar manufacturer Aiko is collaborating with the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) to create Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) silicon solar cells with more than 30% conversion efficiency.

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CEC Retains Solar Product Gatekeeper Role Amid Protests

CEC retains PLB status

It’s official. The Clean Energy Council will continue to be the product listing body for solar panels and inverters under Australia’s Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) – but not everyone is happy.

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RAA Energy’s Electricity Plans – Are They Any Good?

RAA Energy electricity plan review

RAA Energy officially launched yesterday in South Australia, offering members-only electricity plans. So, how much does RAA’s “electrifying offer” cost and what’s with the bearded bee guy?

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Home EV Charging Just Got Serious: Meet Sigenergy’s 25kW Bi-Directional Beast

  Sigenergy is relatively new to Australia. They make stackable home energy systems that take drop in, modular batteries, inverters and DC EV chargers. And it’s the EV charger that got me excited. Because I reckon it’s the fastest home EV charger in Australia.

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Better Batteries Hoped From Home-Grown Silicon Anode Tech

AnteoTech silicon battery grant

A Brisbane company has scored millions from the Australian Government to support the development of technology that could cut the costs of lithium-ion batteries and boost their capacity.

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The NSW Battery Rebate Launches This Week – Here’s What You Need To Know

Months after being announced, NSW’s battery ‘rebate’ (which isn’t technically a rebate) is due to launch on November 1st. If you’re a homeowner looking to claim it, here’s what you need to know.

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Jinko’s New Super-Powerful Residential Solar Panel Unveiled

JinkoSolar Tiger Neo 3.0 DG solar panel

JinkoSolar last week announced the launch of a new generation of solar panels, the Tiger Neo 3.0, with a residential product line up to 495 Watts.

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Australia’s Biggest Solar Expo: Giant Solar Flowers & Tesla Semi Lookalikes

Has it really been a whole year since we last enjoyed the warm embrace1 of the Melbourne convention center? It doesn’t feel like it but for those who couldn’t attend, please read on while I document a few random pictures from the enormously busy exhibition floor.

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Round 3 Of WA’s EV Charge Up Grants Under Way

EV charger grants - Western Australia

More than $7 million in grants is up for grabs in Western Australia to support the installation of EV charging infrastructure across the state at workplaces, tourist destinations, and along key travel routes.

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