A requirement in Victoria that new home solar power systems are able to be throttled or switched off remotely is meant to kick in soon; but there may be some re-jiggering.
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Is Your Home A Solar Installer’s Worst Nightmare?
Trawling an album recently, I was traumatized to recall one particular solar installation. I took nearly 20 photos at the time to prove why, in this case, it was such a nightmare.
[Continue reading…]WA’s Workplace EV Charging Grants Ending Soon
Small and medium businesses in Western Australia keen to grab a grant to install an EV charger will need to get cracking.
[Continue reading…]Electricity Demand Tariffs Catching Out Australian Households
A report claims many Australian households aren’t aware they are on electricity plans with demand tariffs, which are charges that can push power bills even higher.
[Continue reading…]Hidden Defects in Solar Battery Installations: What Inspectors Look For
Solar battery installation inspections are essential. They ensure systems are safe, compliant, and function optimally.
[Continue reading…]VIC Neighbourhood Batteries: Readying For Round 4
Round 4 of the Victorian Government’s 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program will open for applications in August – and a new tool will help groups prepare to apply for funding.
[Continue reading…]2024/25 NSW Solar Feed-In Tariff Guidance Published
What’s on the cards for solar feed-in tariff rates in New South Wales for the new financial year? Find out here.
[Continue reading…]NSW Battery Rebate: How To Triumph Despite The Confusion

So you’ve heard about NSW offering an incentive between $1600 and $2400 to install a home battery. It’s great news but if you’re confused about exactly how this battery rebate works, don’t worry, so is the solar industry. Installer angst is palpable; but read on and I’ll explain there’s opportunities to make this work for […]
[Continue reading…]Germany’s Solarwatt Shifting Manufacturing To China

First it was Solarwatt’s panels, now the German company has reportedly said it will be ending local production of batteries and shifting manufacturing of both to Asia.
[Continue reading…]New Smart EV Charger Requirements In SA Near
The clock is ticking for home EV charger manufacturers to get listed as compliant with new guidelines in South Australia.
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