This post is part of our reviews of hybrid solar inverters – which when paired with a battery – can be good Tesla Powerwall alternatives. Here, I’m taking a closer look at the Sungrow SH5.0RS. [Read more…]
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Alpha ESS Battery Review: An Unforgettable Installation Experience

Installation: Sure Solar
The Alpha ESS battery: hailed by many, criticised by others. Established in China in 2012, Alpha’s surge in popularity across the Australian market has many of us asking if these batteries are a fantastic bargain or asking for trouble.
Through my journey of installing various models, including the SMILE5 series, I’ve witnessed both the charm and the hiccups. Join me in my recount of an installation experience that I’ll never forget, and find out if the Alpha ESS is worth your time and money. [Read more…]
Outsmarting Solar Connection Limits With Semi-Off-Grid Appliances
Network-imposed solar system size limits can sometimes squash our dreams of tiny bills, but Glen from Perth has discovered a game-changing solution. [Read more…]
Solar Analytics Integrated Review: Better Than Sungrow Monitoring?
If you have decided to invest in a hardware consumption monitor to measure your solar energy flows, there are three prominent options on the market: [Read more…]
Did Solar Analytics Just Kill The Solar Consumption Meter?
Last week, monitoring software company Solar Analytics announced they can monitor solar consumption in homes without a consumption meter. [Read more…]
The Importance Of Earthing Solar Panels: A Shocking Revelation

We may have dramatised this image a little.
Safety should always be a top priority when it comes to solar energy installations. Unfortunately, not all solar systems meet the necessary standards, which can lead to some shocking situations. Pun intended. [Read more…]
Queenslanders Paying Coal-Fired Prices To Solar Power Their EVs

Finally, the coal barons have discovered how to extract revenue from free fuel…
Sun-Powered EVs, Coal-Priced Bills: Queensland’s Solar Irony [Read more…]
Transgrid Says More Renewables Is The Only Way To Bring Energy Prices Down
Transgrid CEO Brett Redman says bringing renewables online as quickly as possible is
“the only way to bring energy prices down”.
“With over 80 per cent of coal-fired capacity in NSW expected to retire and 28GW of new renewable and storage capacity coming online in the next 10 years, we must urgently accelerate the investment in all areas of the energy transition.”
More Customers Take the Hit: EnergyAustralia’s Prices to Rise
EnergyAustralia has announced its 2023 Default Market Offer (DMO), Victorian Default Offer (VDO) and Variable Market contract price increases. [Read more…]
Brace Yourself: AGL, Origin Energy Bills Set to Explode
Weeks after the Australian Energy Regulator revealed price hikes for Ausgrid, Essential, Endeavour, Energex and SAPN customers, retailers AGL and Origin have announced their own price rises. [Read more…]
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