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. [Read more…]
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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. [Read more…]
Tesla Powerwall Alternatives Part 2: Hybrid Inverter Systems

A Sungrow Hybrid Inverter connected to 6.6 kW of solar and 12.8 kWh of Sungrow batteries. And a dishcloth.
As a solar installer in Australia, I’ve looked at many Powerwall alternatives for residential battery storage systems. In this guide, I want to share my knowledge about using hybrid inverters for grid-connected solar battery systems. [Read more…]
Zappi EV Charger Hack (And Why I Wouldn’t Do It)
DIY Load Control Is Tempting. Please Don’t Do It.
An enthusiastic reader recently contacted SolarQuotes with some information on how a small modification could control a myenergi zappi EV charger via wifi to take advantage of low-tariff electricity. While I commend him on his ingenuity, I question whether the benefits are worth the risks. After reading this story, you can make up your own mind. [Read more…]
Are Growatt Inverters Any Good? Here’s An Installer’s Opinion
Growatt Are Growing Up. About Time.
Here’s my review of Growatt inverters: I’ve always thought they were rubbish. Aside from the one in the cover image that has clocked up 11 years and is still plugging away to this day.
Want to know why I have this opinion? Pull up a chair, and I’ll start at the beginning. [Read more…]
Australians Pay $4,000 Less Than Americans For Tesla Model 3 RWD

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In good news for Americans: Tesla cut electric car prices yesterday. In good news for Australians, we’re still paying less than Americans for the cheapest Model 3 (excluding government charges or incentives).
Here Are The Top Rated Melbourne Solar Installers In 2023
Continuing our “Top Rated Solar Installers 2023” for each Australian capital city, we bring you the best from Melbourne, as rated by SolarQuotes reviewers over the past three years. To be fair, at the end of the article, we’ve also included ratings from Google Reviews. Here goes… [Read more…]
Who Are The Top Rated Sydney Solar Installers In 2023?
For over a decade, SolarQuotes readers have been giving feedback by submitting reviews on solar-related products and services, including installers. This post will look at the top 5 solar installers from Sydney, based on customer ratings. [Read more…]
These Are The Top-Rated Solar Installers In Perth in 2023
It’s no secret that a rooftop solar power system will likely perform better over its lifetime if installed by a reputable installer. So how do you find a reputable solar installer? By reading reviews and ratings, or better still – letting someone else do the leg work. [Read more…]
Kempsey Cranking On Climate Action With Power Partnership
New South Wales’ Kempsey Shire Council has announced it has joined the ranks of the Cities Power Partnership (CPP), a collaborative network of local governments across Australia dedicated to combating climate change and achieving a zero-emissions future. [Read more…]
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