Rollin Insurance has taken a stab at determining the most EV-friendly capital cities, regions and sub-regions in Australia. [Read more…]
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Ecogenica EG-215F Heat Pump Hot Water System Recall
Australia’s national consumer product safety regulator has published a recall notice for certain Ecogenica EG-215F heat pump hot water systems over an issue related to electrical safety. [Read more…]
Paint Jobs Gone Wrong: How Roof Restorers Can Ruin Your Solar

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I’ve seen more than one instance where roof restorers have ruined solar arrays, and it’s a horribly wasteful lesson for people to learn. If you’re thinking of having your roof painted, then make sure it doesn’t go pear-shaped with this simple guide to restoring a roof with solar panels on it.
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Watch A Tesla Powerwall 3 Expansion Unit Installation
Tesla recently released a video demonstrating installation of expansion units for its Powerwall 3 battery – see it here. [Read more…]
Hot Water Heat Pumps: Upskilling Victoria’s Plumbers
Energy-efficient heat pump hot water systems (HPHWS) have been popular in Victoria. But what’s needed are more tradespeople with the skills and knowledge to design and install good quality systems. [Read more…]
17 Key Insights from Tesla’s Powerwall 3 Training
Tesla’s Powerwall 3 is starting to hit the ground in Australia. We’ve had the launch. Selected retailers are humble bragging about their latest Tesla deliveries hitting the ground, and Tesla is running installer training to get everybody ready. I went along on Friday to see what we could glean.
Can You Install The Powerwall 3 On A Three-Phase Home?
Australians sure are excited about the Tesla Powerwall 3, and we are getting truckloads of queries about it.
The most common question by far is:
Can I put a Powerwall 3 on my 3-phase home?
Approved Solar Products In Australia: So Many Choices!
How many solar products are currently approved for installation in Australia by the Clean Energy Council (CEC)? The answer may surprise you. Here’s how to navigate the dizzying array of options. [Read more…]
The Solar Deposit Dilemma: How Much Can Installers Really Ask For?
How much deposit can solar installers request – and does compulsory insurance apply? Find out in our state-by-state (and territory) guide. [Read more…]
How To Prevent Your EV From Falling Asleep When Solar Charging
Have you ever tried charging your EV using only excess solar power, only to find it falls asleep while waiting for the sun to cooperate? For some electric vehicles, like the BYD Dolphin, it’s more than just a minor inconvenience—it’s a frustrating glitch that interrupts charging altogether. Imagine plugging in your car, expecting it to juice up from your solar setup, and instead, it shuts down after a few minutes of no power flow, forcing you to reset it manually. [Read more…]
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