Solar panels with cells made with a material called perovskite have been the next big thing for what seems a very long time. How close are we to seeing perovskite modules on residential rooftops?
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Western Australia’s Solar Feed-In Tariff Dropping Again
Solar owners in Western Australia generally get a very low feed-in tariff these days, and it’s about to get a smidge lower. So, is rooftop solar power still worth it in WA?
[Continue reading…]My Experience Expanding A Modular Sungrow Battery
One of the things I like about the Sungrow SBR HV battery is its modular design. Sungrow claims it is easy to drop in extra modules after installation – if you decide you need more kWh of storage in the future. But is that really true?
[Continue reading…]Solar Provides Haven For VIC Community Housing Clients
More than 1,000 properties (and those living in them) have benefited from Victorian state government solar rebates for community housing.
[Continue reading…]Cold Months, High Bills? The Case for Expanding Your Solar
So you’ve just enjoyed your first solar summer with a basic 6.6kW system, but you’re finding the bills in winter still give you the chills, don’t worry; you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon for new solar installations to undergo expansion after the first winter. Read on as I explain how.
[Continue reading…]Townsville Declared A QLD Local Renewable Energy Zone
Queensland’s Miles Government wants to boost rooftop solar power and energy storage capacity in Townsville, and have non-solar households sharing the benefits of locally generated clean electricity.
[Continue reading…]Renting Solar Energy Storage: Bungarribee Community Battery
In New South Wales, Western Sydney’s first community battery trial seems to be delivering on its promise of cheaper electricity costs for participants.
[Continue reading…]Want An All-Electric Solar Home? Get A Bigger Switchboard.
Despite modern electrical standards calling for spare space in switchboards, even brand-new places can struggle with switchboard space when adding solar, battery or EV charging equipment.
[Continue reading…]SMA Solar’s Struggles Continue
If German solar inverter manufacturer SMA Solar Technology AG was Australian, the firm would certainly qualify for the “battler” label.
[Continue reading…]Endeavour Energy’s New Two-Way And Free Solar Soak Tariffs
NSW Distributed Network Service Provider (DNSP) Endeavour Energy is introducing two-way tariffs for solar owners starting next month. Find out how this will work and also about Endeavour’s new free “solar soak” tariff.
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