New South Wales’ Byron Central Hospital will soon be partly powered by rooftop solar panels – potentially thousands of them. [Read more…]
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Australian Solar Prices: April 2022 Update
The average cost per watt for solar power systems dropped in some Australian states and rose in others in March 2022. Here’s a look at what happened where. [Read more…]
Victorian 2035 Emissions Target Community Consultation Commences
Victorians are being encouraged to have their say on the state’s interim emissions reduction target for 2035 – and how to achieve it. [Read more…]
City Of Parramatta Home Solar Rebate Bonus
If you live in the City of Parramatta local government area and are thinking about installing solar panels on your home, now could be a really good time to as Council is offering an added incentive to residents. [Read more…]
Solar Power Shines In Adelaide’s CBD
This pretty impressive solar panel installation recently popped up in the heart of Adelaide, on the rooftop of jewellery company Shiels’ headquarters. [Read more…]
Gundary Solar Farm Community Consultation Kicking Off
It’s very early days for Lightsource bp’s proposed huge Gundary Solar Farm near Goulburn in New South Wales, but the company is already potentially facing headwinds. [Read more…]
Coal Power Plants Producing Less Electricity, Pumping More Pollution
New analysis of National Pollutant Inventory data indicates while some Australian coal power stations are generating less electricity, a number saw levels of toxic pollutants increase. [Read more…]
Elon Musk Delivers Surprise “Resilience Day” Presentation
This morning, at 2:00 am Adelaide time, I watched Elon Musk’s “Resilience Day” announcement. I wasn’t happy about the timing. I had under four hours warning of the event and less than 3 hours sleep.
But I made the sacrifice so I could tell you not only how Tesla is coping with supply chain disruptions and raw material price increases, but also how Elon Musk is working to ensure humanity’s long term survival. [Read more…]
The SolarEdge Home Battery — An Okay Battery For An Okay World
The SolarEdge Home Battery: 9.7 kWh, DC Coupled, Optional Backup
Update November 5th, 2025: SolarEdge’s current home battery is nearly identical to this one and is called the SolarEdge Energy Bank. It’s slightly lighter and no longer contains an internal fire extinguisher, as it’s able to meet fire safety standards without one. Its details can be found on our Battery Comparison Table.
At 4 o’clock last Thursday, SolarEdge launched their home battery with an online event.
The next day, they held another launch for people who couldn’t make it to the first one. I attended both and paid 55% attention each time, so I want you to know I gave this article 110%. [Read more…]
Bowen’s Battery Bonanza Bandwagon Rolls On
Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen is continuing his community battery pledging spree. [Read more…]
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