Electricity distributors in New South Wales could soon have the ability to remotely limit or switch off exports from rooftop solar power systems. The prospect has set NSW’s solar industry on edge – and for good reason.
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Storing Sunshine: The Key To Free Energy & Transport
What if told you there was a petrol station selling half-price petrol? Forget the dollar figure, just imagine the traffic chaos and thousands of manhours wasted queuing. Read on and we’ll explain how to get cheap fuel dispensed with zero effort from the convenience of your own driveway… it’s an absolute no brainer.
[Continue reading…]Australian Home Battery Uptake Accelerates
Installations of home battery systems jumped 55% in the second half of last year, and 28.4% of solar installations were accompanied by storage, states a new report.
[Continue reading…]Community Battery Grants Worth $46.3m Up For Grabs
Expressions of interest are now open for the $46.3m second round of a national funding program for community batteries. Here’s what it all means and how to apply.
[Continue reading…]Study Finds Solar Panel Power Output Often Less Than Promised
Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have revealed a recent trend of solar panel outputs often being less than nameplate rating. It may not be by much, but that’s not the point.
[Continue reading…]Phase Shift: Forget Rooftop Solar – Renters Need Plug & Play Batteries
I rented most of my adult life. I left home at 18, bought my first home at 32, struggled with a mortgage for three years, then sold it to start SolarQuotes. It was another four years before I bought again, only after SolarQuotes started doing well enough.
[Continue reading…]More Power Price Pain Ahead For Many Australians
Draft determinations for default electricity offer pricing for 2025/26 have been announced for South East Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria for 2025/26. Here’s what’s on the cards.
[Continue reading…]Flexible Solar Exports: SAPN Pushes Compliance, And SWER Hope
South Australia’s SA Power Networks (SAPN) is looking into the possibility of offering flexible export options to SWER customers, and tapped installers on the shoulder concerning flexible solar exports compliance generally.
[Continue reading…]Germany’s Aleo Solar Shuttering Panel Production Plant
Another one bites the dust. One of Germany’s last solar panel manufacturing plants is being shut down in the face of ongoing price pressure.
[Continue reading…]Hot Water Heat Pump Warranties Ranked From Best To Worst
Hot water heat pump systems are great for saving energy, but there’s a major problem dogging them like an overly friendly labrador that has been rolling in fish guts. Most warranties stink! I can only think of four brands commonly sold in Australia with warranties I consider close to acceptable.
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