Core Lithium, which opened its first lithium mine in the Northern Territory last October, has received government approval to open a second operation.
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EV Council: Don’t Over-Regulate Charge Station Cyber-Security
The Electric Vehicle (EV) Council has recently appealed to the Australian federal government to exclude EV charging stations from the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act (SoCI) regulations.
[Continue reading…]Australia Needs To Electrify Its Heavy Vehicles ASAP, Says Adiona Tech
While the consumer switch to EVs is accelerating, logistics software company Adiona Tech says the electrifying Australia’s truck fleet offers a much greater decarbonisation opportunity.
[Continue reading…]WA Invests $126 Million in Grid Upgrade to Accelerate Renewable Transition
Western Australia has revealed the scale of investment needed in its main electricity grid to cope with the renewable transition in the face of likely growing energy demand.
[Continue reading…]Budget 2023. Direct Bill Reductions: Dumb. Low Cost Loans: Smart
Last night the Treasurer gave a half-hour Budget speech. I listened in because lately, there hasn’t been enough boredom in my life. There is a lot I could say about this year’s budget — but I won’t. I’ll stick to discussing energy. Mostly, the Government’s plan for providing cost-of-energy relief to low-income households and how […]
[Continue reading…]Fronius Gen24 Review: A Solar Installer’s Considered Opinion
Today I’m reviewing the Fronius Gen24 inverter – Fronius’ latest solar inverter – which supersedes their wildly popular and ever-dependable SnapINverter range in Australia. Based on my experience in the field, I’ll be looking at the pros and cons and the technical specifications to help you decide if the Gen24 is the right fit for […]
[Continue reading…]One Month: Time Between Tesla Lowering EV Prices & Raising Them
One month after lowering their EV prices in Australia, Tesla has bounced them up again and added $400 to all Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles.
[Continue reading…]Federal Energy Rebates: Solar Households May Come Out Ahead
Electricity Price Hikes Incoming… If you live in an eastern state — or that middle state called South Australia strapped to them by a couple of transmission lines — then in July, you’ll be hit with hefty electricity price increases.
[Continue reading…]Solar Analytics Ditches 3G Lifetime Subscriptions – Discover Your Rights and Next Steps
Solar Analytics Is Taking Away My Lifetime Subscription — What Can I Do? Solar Analytics provides a solar monitoring service for households. It’s one of the better ones available and it’s not difficult to find people who say it is the best. It requires a subscription and, currently, you can pay for it by the […]
[Continue reading…]Selectronic SP PRO: My Favourite Powerwall Alternative
If you are looking for the ultimate solar and battery system, whether on or off the grid, then in my opinion you should build it around the Selectronic SP PRO inverter. It is in a class of its own. I mean that in more ways than one, but you’ll have to indulge me while I […]
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