Late last month, the beta version of Amber Electric’s “smart and simple” EV charging solution became available to all its customers who have a compatible electric vehicle.
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How To Prevent Your EV From Falling Asleep When Solar Charging
Have you ever tried charging your EV using only excess solar power, only to find it falls asleep while waiting for the sun to cooperate? For some electric vehicles, like the BYD Dolphin, it’s more than just a minor inconvenience—it’s a frustrating glitch that interrupts charging altogether. Imagine plugging in your car, expecting it to […]
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Victoria’s Premium Feed-In Tariff: The End Is Nigh
Imagine receiving a 60c feed-in tariff! Some Victorian solar owners have been getting this rate for many years, but it will be ending soon.
[Continue reading…]Mandatory “Sun Tax” Not In Powercor’s Plans
Victoria’s Powercor has released its 2026-31 Draft Regulatory Proposal for feedback – and mandatory two-way electricity pricing is not on the cards for solar owners.
[Continue reading…]Smarter Solar: Catch Power’s 6-Channel Catch Control Released
In this age of lower feed-in tariffs, solar energy self-consumption is king. The new multi-phase 6 Channel Catch Control hardware and software aims to have you wearing the crown.
[Continue reading…]Nerd Alert! Crunching the Numbers on the New 1000V Solar Standard
Whilst we usually try to make our blog posts understandable to almost anyone, this post will get technical, as I show, with numbers, why the new 1000-volt limit for residential solar makes life better for installers and homeowners alike.
[Continue reading…]Help Shape Australia’s $523M Battery Breakthrough Initiative
Here’s your opportunity to have a say in how an Australian Government program goes about supporting the development of a local battery manufacturing industry.
[Continue reading…]From Wild West to Safe & Sound: The Evolution of Australian Solar
This article is for anyone who feels nostalgic about the early days of solar. Whether you own an old system or are an installer working on one, you might be thinking about how to maintain or upgrade it. We’ll look back at the past and see how much has changed, highlighting the improvements that have […]
[Continue reading…]ACT Home Energy Support Scheme Report Card Released
An ACT Government program to improve energy efficiency, comfort and sustainability for community and public housing tenants has been delivering on its intended outcomes according to an external evaluation.
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