Plans to install the first public EV charging stations on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast have come to a screeching halt, thanks to a Channel 7 beat up linking Indonesian nickel mining to EVs without evidence.
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Solar Manufacturer Fronius Celebrating 80th Anniversary
From modest origins in a small Austrian workshop repairing radios in 1945, Fronius has grown into a solar innovation leader. In 2025, the company celebrates 80 years since it was founded.
[Continue reading…]EVs Leave Election Petrol Promises In The Dust With FBT Exemptions
The Coalition has made election promises to temporarily cut taxes and regulations on petrol-guzzling cars. But you could save a lot more through existing Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemptions for EVs, which even encompass charging gear and electricity consumed. Here’s how to zoom past both the tax collector and the petrol pump.
[Continue reading…]Home Batteries By The Beach: Watch For Warranty Exclusions
Sun, surf, sand – and solar batteries. Some home battery manufacturers have warranty exclusions for coastal installations that prospective beachside-dwelling buyers should be aware of; and even Australians living a little further away.
[Continue reading…]Australia’s Pollinate Group Pumps Up Solar In Nepal & India
Some of the world’s poorest communities are replacing dirty diesel generators and wood-fired stoves with solar water pumps and induction cooktops, thanks to the efforts of Melbourne-headquartered social enterprise Pollinate Group.
[Continue reading…]Phase Shift: New Battery? Great! Now Switch It Off Until July
Credit where it’s due: Labor’s proposed home battery rebate is the right policy at the right time — for the most part.
[Continue reading…]The Greens’ Solar For Renters Pledge: A Bridge Too Far?
More stick than carrot could be perceived in the Greens’ proposed Renters Right To Solar pledge. It will be interesting to see how landlords react.
[Continue reading…]Double-Dipping Labor’s Battery Incentive: Big Savings, Big Problems
Labor’s election promise of a federal battery incentive is eye-catching enough on its own, but especially lucrative is how it can potentially be combined with state-level schemes. We’ve run the numbers to calculate the savings from double-dipping, and they’re big — but so are the potential issues.
[Continue reading…]“Super-Complaint” May Finally Scuttle Unsolicited Solar Sales
Consumer Action Law Centre is calling on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to implement a nationwide ban on the scourge of unsolicited selling, including door-to-door and telemarketing sales of solar power systems.
[Continue reading…]How Getting Off Gas Will Save You Money
There’s a lot of conflicting claims out there about whether getting off gas is worth it financially. I’ve taken a deeper look at how much money Australian households could actually save by quitting gas, and the amount will make your head spin worse than a leaky stovetop.
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