The Sunshine State puzzles me sometimes.
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Are Microinverters Or Optimisers Worth It?
Today I’ll explore optimisers and micro inverters, just how they differ from more conventional solar gear, their advantages and their flip side: being complex and more expensive.
[Continue reading…]What Happens When Your Solar Inverter Gets Too Hot?
As the mercury climbs and solar yields improve around the Summer solstice, spare a thought for your inverter, steadfastly sweating away on the wall. High temperatures aren’t just an inconvenience, they’re an electronic health hazard, shortening the lifespan of your inverter. Read on while I explain how heat saps your inverter’s efficiency—and your wallet.
[Continue reading…]When Nature Strikes: An Emergency Response Guide for Solar Owners
Our hearts go out to those Australians facing the current onslaught of floods nationwide. Times like these underscore the importance of knowing what to do in an emergency without the added stress of figuring it out on the spot.
[Continue reading…]“Hazelnut chocolate” Design Improves Solid-State Batteries
The world is flooded with stories about lithium battery fires (more frequently in consumer gadgets than in electric vehicles), putting a premium on battery safety research.
[Continue reading…]Tritium Chargers Getting Simpler: No Card-Tap Needed
Brisbane-based charger manufacturer Tritium is taking the tap-to-pay step out of electric vehicle charging, with a Plug and Charge feature called Autocharge.
[Continue reading…]Want 3-Phase Battery Backup? Here Are Your Options In 2024
So you have a 3-phase supply to your place, and you’d like solar with battery backup?
[Continue reading…]Recent Study: Are Solar Homes Truly Green Or Just Energy Hungry?
Happy New Year from my straw-bale home in Adelaide. Now, don’t let the eco-friendly construction fool you – my place is an energy-hungry beast, and I’m the guy feeding it! With thermal mass and careful orientation, the house is a champion of efficiency, but my family’s lifestyle… well, that’s another story.
[Continue reading…]Another Solar Efficiency Record for LONGi
Less than two months after setting a 33.9% efficiency record for crystalline silicon-perovskite (CSP) tandem cells, LONGi is back with another record claim.
[Continue reading…]ACCC Recalls Dangerous Growatt & GoodWe Inverters
Important Clarification; The ACCC has issued an urgent recall for some Growatt hybrid inverters. When badly installed, these units can expose the user to a live, hazardous voltage while operating. GoodWe grid connect inverters have also been recalled for a non compliant plug assembly, exposing the user to a live, hazardous voltage; if the grid […]
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