After a trial run, the Tesla app’s Charge on Solar feature is now available to all Australian owners of a Powerwall and compatible Tesla electric vehicles – and it should work with any hard-wired home EV charger.
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Powerwall 3: When It Makes Sense and When It Doesn’t
Tesla’s Powerwall 3 has just launched in Australia and caused quite a stir. But is it the right choice for every Aussie household that wants a home battery?
[Continue reading…]Westpac Launching Low-Interest Sustainable Home Upgrades Loans
The first low-interest bank loans supported by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation’s (CEFC’s) Household Energy Upgrades Fund (HEUF) will be available from next week to eligible Westpac home loan customers.
[Continue reading…]Origin’s Loop Virtual Power Plant Reaches 329,000+ Devices
Origin Energy’s “Loop” VPP grew significantly in the last financial year according to the company’s 2024 Annual Report released last week.
[Continue reading…]Australian Powerwall 3 Unwrapped: More Juice, More Dollars, More Questions
Tesla just held a detailed media and installer briefing about the new Tesla Powerwall 3 (PW3) in Sydney, and I was there for SolarQuotes to make sure I got answers to key technical questions no one else is likely to ask…
[Continue reading…]The Top-Rated Solar Installers In Perth In 2024
Who are the top 5 rated solar installers in Perth in 2024? I checked the SolarQuotes review database to find the top scoring companies.
[Continue reading…]South Australia’s Virtual Power Plant Scores Award
A VPP project installing Tesla Powerwall batteries at SA Housing Trust and community housing provider homes picked up an award early this month.
[Continue reading…]WA’s Smart Connect Solar Rollout Done And Dusted
Home solar installation permission knockbacks should now be a thing of the past in regional Western Australia after the final phase of Horizon Power’s Smart Connect Solar initiative rolled out well ahead of schedule.
[Continue reading…]Energy Efficiency: New Australian Homes Performing Better Than Ever
New homes in Australia are more comfortable and have lower energy bills as a result of marked improvements in air tightness says the CSIRO.
[Continue reading…]Battery Ready in 2024: The Good The Bad & The Obsolete
It’s been eight years since SolarQuotes first talked about what to look for in “battery-ready” solar power systems. A lot has changed since then, and many of you have been asking for an update.
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