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Danish Study Shows Solar Panel Optimisers Aren’t Always Optimal

March 30, 2020 2025-01-02T07:03:51 by Ronald Brakels 12 Comments

Solar systems hate shade. They really do. Sometimes they talk to me in my dreams and it’s always their number one complaint, right after being pooped on by birds. But these two problems are related — they hate bird poop because it shades their solar cells.

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AEMO Judgement On SA VPPs: Yes, They Help The Grid And Turn A Profit

March 30, 2020 2020-03-30T13:50:13 by Richard Chirgwin 3 Comments

South Australia’s Virtual Power Plant isn’t just delivering electricity to consumers in that state – it’s also proven successful at helping the SA grid respond to grid-scale events. And that grid-response is a profitable sideline for the VPP.

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Energy Businesses Directed To Protect Households And Small Business

March 30, 2020 2020-03-30T06:39:21 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

Australian energy businesses and COVID-10

On Friday, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) outlined its expectations for energy retailers and networks during the COVID-19 pandemic, stating they must “go above and beyond” to support customers.

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Solaria Solar Panels Available In Australia

March 30, 2020 2020-03-30T05:28:53 by Michael Bloch 1 Comment

Solaria’s “Pure Black” solar panels are now available in Australia – here’s a look at this new entrant competing for Aussie rooftop space.

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Swansea University Chooses Redflow ZBM2 Flow Batteries

March 27, 2020 2024-07-02T15:45:47 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

Redflow battery installation - Swansea University

Britain’s Swansea University has purchased a bunch of batteries from Australian energy storage manufacturer Redflow.

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A Different Earth Hour This Year

March 26, 2020 2020-03-26T06:40:25 by Michael Bloch 1 Comment

While probably not high up on many Australians’ to-do lists at the moment, the nature of Earth Hour means it can go ahead this year – but there will be some changes.

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Renewable Energy And Storage As An Essential Service

March 26, 2020 2020-03-26T05:25:31 by Michael Bloch 1 Comment

Australia’s response to COVID-19 needs to clearly recognise the essential nature of renewable energy and energy storage says the Clean Energy Council.

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Polycrystalline Vs. Monocrystalline Solar Panels

March 25, 2020 2020-03-25T07:13:27 by Michael Bloch 4 Comments

Some solar sales people play up the supposed superiority of monocrystalline over polycrystalline solar panels. But is this justified for most homeowners going solar? Here’s Finn’s view on the issue.

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Victorian Solar Rebates Go Begging

March 25, 2020 2024-12-10T09:30:15 by Michael Bloch 4 Comments

Uptake of solar panel rebates in Victoria continues to slow, making it a good time for those considering solar or crowded out by the previous rush to take another look.

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