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“Sun Tax” Financial Impact A Nothing-Burger

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There has been much gnashing of teeth and rending of garments over the so-called “Sun Tax”. But initial analysis from SolarQuotes based on real-world data indicates the impact will cost less than a carton of beer a year for most solar power system owners affected by it. [Read more…]

Moving House? Best Leave The Battery Behind

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While it’s not a hard and fast rule, my advice for home battery owners who are moving house is this: once they’re installed, batteries are better value staying put. While batteries are expensive, moving them is doubly so. [Read more…]

Tesla’s EV Charger Problems Have Been Sorted in SA

Tin Man peering at an EV charger lead

Some weeks ago, I was asked a simple question; Can the cheap, simple, popular Tesla Wall Connector home EV charger still be installed in South Australia? It turns out the answer is yes, but read on, and we’ll explain why we had serious doubts.

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Tesla App’s “Charge On Solar” Hits Prime Time In Australia

Tesla Charge on Solar

After a trial run, the Tesla app’s Charge on Solar feature is now available to all Australian owners of a Powerwall and compatible Tesla electric vehicles – and it should work with any hard-wired home EV charger. [Read more…]

Australian Powerwall 3 Unwrapped: More Juice, More Dollars, More Questions

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Tesla just held a detailed media and installer briefing about the new Tesla Powerwall 3 (PW3) in Sydney, and I was there for SolarQuotes to make sure I got answers to key technical questions no one else is likely to ask…
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Battery Ready in 2024: The Good The Bad & The Obsolete

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It’s been eight years since SolarQuotes first talked about what to look for in “battery-ready” solar power systems. A lot has changed since then, and many of you have been asking for an update. [Read more…]

US SunPower Files For Bankruptcy: What It Means For Australia

SunPower bankruptcy

SunPower Corporation in the USA has filed for bankruptcy protection – but Australian owners of SunPower branded solar panels shouldn’t panic. [Read more…]

Smart EV Charging Pioneer Charge HQ Hit By Perfect Storm

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Charge HQ co-founder Andrew Rogers recently said the company faces an uncertain future. This post will explain what’s happening, why it matters, and suggest some possible ways forward.
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Home Battery Fires In Australia – What Are The Facts?

Home battery fire

Lithium-ion battery fires are on the increase, but how many of these incidents involve solar batteries? [Read more…]

Heat Pumps: Roadmap For Australia’s Hot Water Transformation

Hot water heat pumps in Australia

Air-sourced heat pump hot water systems (HPHWS) can save households a bundle of bucks, but the quality of systems and installation in Australia needs some work. [Read more…]

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