The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is adding support for electrification and household energy upgrades to its existing mandate to support the development of clean energy in Australia.
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Outsmarting Solar Connection Limits With Semi-Off-Grid Appliances
Network-imposed solar system size limits can sometimes squash our dreams of tiny bills, but Glen from Perth has discovered a game-changing solution.
[Continue reading…]Are Chinese Inverters a Security Risk?
The federal opposition seems to think it has discovered a “gotcha” to argue against the proliferation of rooftop solar PV – and against Australia’s renewable energy target: Chinese hardware.
[Continue reading…]Battery Degradation Part II: How To Measure It
All batteries degrade over time. The battery warranty specifies the maximum degradation you can expect – typically over ten years. But how do you know how much your battery has actually degraded?
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Tesla Megapacks Included in NSW’s Latest Giant Battery Approvals
Two more grid-scale battery projects have been approved in NSW renewable energy zones.
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Is The Budget Sungrow Battery Any Good? I Installed One To Find Out…
Recently, I decided to retrofit a 12.8 kWh Sungrow battery and hybrid inverter to a 6.6kW solar system on a rental unit I own. The video above is a deep dive from start to finish, but if you don’t feel like watching, here’s a summary.
[Continue reading…]Tesla Operated “Big Bessie” Battery Rocks Rockhampton
Rockhampton residents will soon reap the benefits of grid-scale renewable storage soaking up excess solar production, with Powerlink flicking the switch on a 50MW/100MWh battery in Bouldercombe.
[Continue reading…]Flexible Exports Rules: A Bright Future With A Shade Of E-Waste
The recently enacted Flexible Exports rules for new solar power systems in South Australia set a global example for grids with lots of rooftop solar. However, there’s an unexpected fallout for rooftop solar owners. And although this is currently only a problem in SA, the rest of Australia needs to learn from our mistakes to […]
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