In this first of a two-part series, we’re going to shed light on some of the lurks you need to know about owning a battery hybrid solar power system. Specifically understanding, measuring and managing the degradation.
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Did Solar Analytics Just Kill The Solar Consumption Meter?
Last week, monitoring software company Solar Analytics announced they can monitor solar consumption in homes without a consumption meter.
[Continue reading…]Enphase Patches Solar System Vulnerabilities: Update Guide
In June, we wrote about a security vulnerability an anonymous researcher had discovered in Enphase’s solar inverter communications gateway and installer app.
[Continue reading…]Is Home WiFi The Achilles Heel Of South Australia’s Flexible Exports Program?
South Australia – where more than 1-in-3 homes have rooftop solar – is once again leading the charge in solar energy integration with the introduction of Flexible Exports for new solar connections, starting in earnest this month (July 2023).
[Continue reading…]Solar Analytics Launches Meter-Free Consumption Monitoring
The Consumer Data Right (CDR) isn’t something we’ve covered here yet, but it’s now the basis for a new product being launched by Solar Analytics: Integrated+, which the company describes as “consumption data without the meter”.
[Continue reading…]Buying Home Batteries In 2023: Everything You Need To Know
If you’re scratching your head over buying home batteries, here’s the solution: a video guide from Finn Peacock, the brains behind SolarQuotes. This guide is jam-packed with all the latest info you need, delivering the lowdown on the battery-buying process with the clarity and precision you’ve come to expect from SolarQuotes.
[Continue reading…]The Importance Of Earthing Solar Panels: A Shocking Revelation
Safety should always be a top priority when it comes to solar energy installations. Unfortunately, not all solar systems meet the necessary standards, which can lead to some shocking situations. Pun intended.
[Continue reading…]Australian Scientists Tackle Iron Flow Batteries’ Low Efficiency
Flow batteries have long been seen as the poor cousin to the ubiquitous lithium-ion battery, trailing in energy density and charge/discharge rates.
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Blemishes Appear On Top-End REC Alpha Panels Less Than Two Years In
Recently we fielded a query from a Western Australian gent who was curious about a special extra detail he’d noticed in the premium products bought from a recommended installer.
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