CSIRO is inviting selected households to join the largest investigation of apartment energy usage behaviour in Australia, but has had to overcome an unexpected recruitment challenge.
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JinkoSolar Boasts Big Australian Panel Shipment Tally
China’s JinkoSolar states it achieved 1GW+ in distribution shipments to Australia of the company’s solar panels for 2024. That’s a lot of modules.
[Continue reading…]Australia Finally Charts Course To Bidirectional EV Charging Bounty
Bidirectional charging has long been the white whale of electric vehicle owners in Australia, and at long last ARENA has released a chart revealing where this elusive leviathan of energy storage can be found.
[Continue reading…]EV Road User Charges Back In The Spotlight
The debate over road-user charges (RUC) for electric vehicles has been reignited courtesy of interpretation of comments reportedly made recently by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
[Continue reading…]Solar Batteries On Special: Should You Trust Aldi To Power Your Home?
Good old Aldi — the home of supermarket savings, shelves lined with classic grocery staples like milk, bread, cheese, and… wait… is that an entire solar-and-battery system on sale next to the dog food?
[Continue reading…]The Best Home Batteries In Australia In 2025: According To Aussie Installers
According to installers we trust, what are the best home battery brands in Australia in 2025? Two brands tied for this year’s top spot – read on to discover the victorious duo.
[Continue reading…]Home Battery Snail Mail Spam Still Doing The Rounds
A home battery fully installed for $2,880 sounds like a real bargain. But what do you get for that price?
[Continue reading…]Kerbside EV Charging Gets A Multi-Million Dollar Boost
$2.4 million in funding has been announced for the installation of 250 public kerbside electric vehicle charging stations across New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.
[Continue reading…]Second Life Solar: Making The Most Of Used Panels
If you’re replacing a small system with a bigger and better one, what does an ethical way to dispose of your old equipment look like? Read on while we detail a couple of ways old solar can still lead a useful life.
[Continue reading…]Smart Meter Upgrades: Know Your Rights
If you wish to upgrade to a smart meter, or if your electricity retailer wants to upgrade your current meter to a smart device, here’s what you need to know.
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