Photos are doing the rounds of a Tesla Powerwall 3 installed in the wilds of Burgeristan (the USA) , so I thought I’d add a few words to the stream of excited comments.
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Solar Panel Insurance: The Good, The Bad & The Exclusions
Insuring your new rooftop solar power or battery system can provide peace of mind. It’s a simple process to pay the premium, but what happens in the unlikely event of a claim? Will the insurance company be equally as keen to hand over the cash?
[Continue reading…]$1.8 Billion Transmission & Battery Investment Promise for NSW
Given AEMO’s warning last week that Australia’s renewables rollout is lagging, this is timely: the NSW State Government is putting $800 million into its Transmission Acceleration Facility to speed up the transmission build between its Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) and the state’s grid.
[Continue reading…]Fobbed Off! Comparing Tesla and Electric Mini Service Costs
Picture this: You’re standing at your dining table, staring at two sets of car keys—one for a Mini Cooper SE, a zippy little electric car, and the other for a Tesla Model S, the electric behemoth.
[Continue reading…]$2,800 Victorian Apartment Solar Grants Announced
The Victorian government, with backing from the federal government, is expanding access to solar power for apartment owners and renters.
[Continue reading…]Mission Australia Gets Help To Install Solar On Community Housing
Mission Australia and Great Southern Bank have put together a sustainable housing partnership that will include solar power system installations for Mission’s community housing properties.
[Continue reading…]Backup Your Blackout Plans. Why Hybrid Solar Needs A Bypass Switch
Home batteries used to be a niche market for tech enthusiasts and those needing emergency power. But as battery-backed hybrid solar systems proliferate, the solar industry is learning that even the best plans can go awry.
[Continue reading…]Tesla Drop Advertised Powerwall Price By $800
Update Sep 6 2023: My mistake – Tesla updated the price on the website a couple of months ago – not this week – to $12,100 and I missed it at the time. I’ve updated the post and the price guidance for installed systems to reflect this.
[Continue reading…]Proposed “Screen Scraping” Ban Could Affect EV, Solar & Battery Owners
Over in the financial sector, there is a development that has implications that we in the renewable energy space – particularly in the world of electric vehicles – should pay attention to.
[Continue reading…]Should You Install An Industrial Socket For Home EV Charging?
TL;DR: Hell, yes. In Australia, the wall socket pictured above is your go-to option for a 3-phase electricity supply, while this one is for single-phase:
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