Our hearts go out to those Australians facing the current onslaught of floods nationwide. Times like these underscore the importance of knowing what to do in an emergency without the added stress of figuring it out on the spot.
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“Hazelnut chocolate” Design Improves Solid-State Batteries
The world is flooded with stories about lithium battery fires (more frequently in consumer gadgets than in electric vehicles), putting a premium on battery safety research.
[Continue reading…]Tritium Chargers Getting Simpler: No Card-Tap Needed
Brisbane-based charger manufacturer Tritium is taking the tap-to-pay step out of electric vehicle charging, with a Plug and Charge feature called Autocharge.
[Continue reading…]Want 3-Phase Battery Backup? Here Are Your Options In 2024
So you have a 3-phase supply to your place, and you’d like solar with battery backup?
[Continue reading…]Recent Study: Are Solar Homes Truly Green Or Just Energy Hungry?
Happy New Year from my straw-bale home in Adelaide. Now, don’t let the eco-friendly construction fool you – my place is an energy-hungry beast, and I’m the guy feeding it! With thermal mass and careful orientation, the house is a champion of efficiency, but my family’s lifestyle… well, that’s another story.
[Continue reading…]Another Solar Efficiency Record for LONGi
Less than two months after setting a 33.9% efficiency record for crystalline silicon-perovskite (CSP) tandem cells, LONGi is back with another record claim.
[Continue reading…]ACCC Recalls Dangerous Growatt & GoodWe Inverters
Important Clarification; The ACCC has issued an urgent recall for some Growatt hybrid inverters. When badly installed, these units can expose the user to a live, hazardous voltage while operating. GoodWe grid connect inverters have also been recalled for a non compliant plug assembly, exposing the user to a live, hazardous voltage; if the grid […]
[Continue reading…]Catch Solar Relay in 2024: The Swiss Army Knife Of Solar
I’ve been a fan of the Aussie-developed Catch Solar Relay since it was first released in late 2020.
[Continue reading…]Solar Backup Without Batteries: Revolutionary or Ridiculous?
Solar newbies are often bemused as to why their rooftop solar shuts down during a grid outage. It seems counterintuitive, given that the idea of an alternative power supply is to generate electricity separately from the grid.
[Continue reading…]Common Battery Installation Issues: Insights from an Electrical Inspector
As home battery systems start to go mainstream, the focus on the safety and compliance of these systems becomes ever more critical. In this post, I will navigate the complexities of grid-connected battery system installations, uncover common challenges installers face, and underscore the pivotal role of the Australian home battery standard: AS/NZS5139:2019.
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