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US Cyber Security Agency Issues Warning About Enphase Envoy, Installer App

June 21, 2023 2023-06-21T09:30:39 by 4 Comments
a hacker with an Enphase Envoy

SolarQuotes readers may not be familiar with America’s Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), so let me introduce you: CISA is the operational lead for American cybersecurity, collaborating with other organisations like the National Security Agency, the FBI, and international cyber security agencies.

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Battle Royale Of EV Charger Warranties: Who Will Be Crowned Champion?

June 20, 2023 2024-07-05T12:19:54 by 12 Comments
Ronald in boxing garb surrounded by EV chargers and warranty documents

I have 11 EV charger warranties, and I will make them fight.

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More Customers Take the Hit: EnergyAustralia’s Prices to Rise

June 19, 2023 2023-06-20T12:04:40 by Leave a Comment
calculator, credit card and electricity bills

EnergyAustralia has announced its 2023 Default Market Offer (DMO), Victorian Default Offer (VDO) and Variable Market contract price increases.

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At Long Last: Enphase Taking Aussie Orders for IQ8 Microinverters

June 19, 2023 2024-10-02T10:44:51 by 16 Comments
enphase IQ8HC microinverter

Last April, we wrote that the long, long-awaited Enphase IQ8 microinverter was due to land in Australia – by the second quarter of this year.

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There’s No Room for Nostalgia With Australia’s Energy Future

June 15, 2023 2023-06-15T11:01:23 by 37 Comments
solar blueprint

Sometimes moderating the comments section is trying. Some trolls get quietly and politely under your skin, and the best way to save yourself from a satisfying expletive-laden rant (that may get you sacked) is a measured blog post to explain the situation.

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Should You Buy A Tesla Wall Connector As Your EV Charger?

June 14, 2023 2024-04-11T15:22:59 by 35 Comments
a tells wall connector in stalled

As an EV enthusiast and perhaps a Tesla aficionado, you may have mulled over the question: “Is investing in a Tesla Wall Connector as my home EV charger the right move?”

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Brace Yourself: AGL, Origin Energy Bills Set to Explode

June 13, 2023 2023-06-20T12:03:04 by 24 Comments
paper energy bills

Weeks after the Australian Energy Regulator revealed price hikes for Ausgrid, Essential, Endeavour, Energex and SAPN customers, retailers AGL and Origin have announced their own price rises.

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Trina Lays Out Path To 30% Solar Cell Efficiency

June 13, 2023 2023-06-13T12:24:16 by 1 Comment
chart showing Trina's solar cell efficiency progress over time

This is interesting: not just a new module technology from Trina Solar, but one with a pathway to 30% cell efficiency.

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Thinking Of Installing EV Chargers At Work? Read This First

June 12, 2023 2024-04-10T09:16:41 by 11 Comments

Say Hello to the Future of Workplace Amenities – The EV Charger

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Some Solutions To Solar Panel Recycling In Australia

June 9, 2023 2025-05-02T12:04:33 by 12 Comments
piles of old solar panels

Are you scratching your head over what to do with old solar panels?  After dissecting solar panel recycling’s tricky challenges yesterday, today I’m plunging headfirst into solutions.

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