Participation in new energy services such as virtual power plants is building and consumers need better protection says the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
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How To Use The Rebate To Expand Your Battery
The federal battery rebate isn’t just for new home battery systems: it can also be used to expand existing batteries. Here’s how to do it.
[Continue reading…]Eye-Popping Home Battery Installation Stats Revealed
Statistics released by the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) on Friday indicate Australians wasted no time taking advantage of the federal government’s national home battery rebate.
[Continue reading…]Phase Shift: The Humans Strike Back
Right now, we’re riding high. A big battery rebate just dropped, and quote requests are flying in. But I’ve been in solar long enough to know what this feels like. We’re at the top of the solar coaster.
[Continue reading…]AGL Launches ‘Three For Free’ Electricity Plan
Energy retailer AGL is offering a new residential power plan offering three hours of ‘free’ electricity each day. It sounds like a good deal, but is it? Plus, news on AGL’s latest VPP venture.
[Continue reading…]Villa Meets Vela: GoodWe’s Solar Carport Solution
Thinking of adding a carport and installing solar panels on it? Enter GoodWe’s Vela solar carport solution, which also features components provided by an Australian company.
[Continue reading…]Solar Victoria’s Latest Enforcement Actions On Dodgy Practices
Fifteen industry participants copped a smack on the wrist or worse as a result of completed compliance enforcement actions by Solar Victoria last month.
[Continue reading…]Federal Battery Rebate On Track To Run Out Of Funding
Extraordinary uptake in response to the federal battery rebate means the scheme is likely to chew through its announced $2.3bn funding pool well ahead of schedule. SolarQuotes can reveal that the Albanese government has earmarked additional funding, but this still doesn’t make up the projected shortfall.
[Continue reading…]More Calls To Make NSW Homes All-Electric
As New South Wales faces potentially missing its emissions targets, increased effort is needed across the board — including the built environment.
[Continue reading…]Battery Capacity Confusion: Here’s What The Jargon Really Means
Failing to understand jargon like the difference between ‘nominal’ and ‘useable’ capacity can leave homeowners with less battery storage than expected and even disqualify their batteries from the federal rebate. Here’s what it all means and why it matters.
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