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Sonnen Battery Updated For Australia: New Prices, Features & Specs Revealed

September 26, 2018 2018-10-07T22:39:53 by Ronald Brakels 53 Comments

Sonnen claim to be the first company to successfully market on-grid home battery systems. Founded in Germany in 2010, they have sold systems to Australians for two years now. Their 9th generation of home batteries — known as the sonnenBatterie Eco 9.43 — have been on sale in Oz since the 16th of August.

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Panasonic Unveils AC Solar Panel At SPI 2018

September 26, 2018 2018-09-26T07:36:58 by Michael Bloch 2 Comments

Panasonic HIT solar panel featuring Enphase microinverter

Panasonic has been showing off its recently introduced and new solar products – including an AC solar panel featuring Enphase microinverter technology.

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Instant Asset Write-Off For Small Commercial Solar Still Available

September 26, 2018 2018-09-26T06:29:06 by Michael Bloch 2 Comments

Small scale commercial solar power in Australia

For small businesses considering solar energy, the Federal Government’s instant asset write-off is back in effect and may be worthwhile taking advantage of while it’s still available.

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South Australia’s Energy Minister Warns Of Battery Subsidy Blacklisting

September 25, 2018 2018-09-27T08:14:14 by Michael Bloch 1 Comment

SA’s Energy Minister has issued a warning that prospective Home Battery Scheme businesses engaged in deceptive marketing may not get a look-in.

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Tamworth Regional Council To Vote On Solar Panel Rollout Tonight

September 25, 2018 2018-09-26T09:46:07 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

New South Wales’ Tamworth Regional Council is set to vote on whether to proceed with the installation of solar power systems at a dozen Council-owned sites.

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Community Owned Virtual Power Plant For Western Australia

September 24, 2018 2020-01-16T16:31:28 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

Dunsborough Community Energy Virtual Power Plant

Western Australia’s Dunsborough Community Energy aims to see 1,000 households join a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) project.

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Solar Citizens Seethes Over Angus Taylor Snub

September 24, 2018 2018-09-24T06:20:58 by Michael Bloch 4 Comments

Grassroots advocacy group Solar Citizens has come out swinging after being informed newly-minted Federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor was too busy to meet with them.

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Solar Power Shines In Gannawarra Shire Council Region

September 21, 2018 2018-09-21T05:56:02 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

It’s all happening in Victoria’s Gannawarra Shire on the solar energy front – Cohuna Solar Farm is just one of a number of PV projects for the region.

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How To Save Money With The South Australian Home Battery Scheme

September 20, 2018 2018-09-25T07:18:22 by Ronald Brakels 24 Comments

For a long time now Australia has been drawing closer to the day when home batteries will pay for themselves. With the announcement of South Australia’s battery subsidy scheme we know that day will soon come — unless the scheme’s lack of competition prevents battery prices from falling enough.

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