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UQ Researchers Set New “Eco-Friendly” Perovskite Solar Cell Record

University of Queensland researchers with a tin halide perovskite solar cell

University of Queensland researchers have broken a world record for lead-free tin halide perovskite (THP) technology, and they are as pleased as punch. [Read more…]

Channel 7’s Anti-EV Beat Up Prompts Council To Cancel Chargers

An electric vehicle connected to an EV charger.

Plans to install the first public EV charging stations on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast have come to a screeching halt, thanks to a Channel 7 beat up linking Indonesian nickel mining to EVs without evidence. [Read more…]

More Power Bill Relief On Its Way For Australians

Australian electricity bill rebates

Every Australian household and around a million small businesses will be provided additional electricity bill rebates by the end of this year – and the Coalition is on board. [Read more…]

Australian Home Battery Uptake Accelerates

Home solar battery statistics - Australia

Installations of home battery systems jumped 55% in the second half of last year, and 28.4% of solar installations were accompanied by storage, states a new report. [Read more…]

Community Battery Grants Worth $46.3m Up For Grabs

A battery covered in Indigenous art

The first battery installed under the Community Battery Funding program, located in Bexley North.

Expressions of interest are now open for the $46.3m second round of a national funding program for community batteries. Here’s what it all means and how to apply.

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Phase Shift: Forget Rooftop Solar — Renters Need Plug & Play Batteries

A white picket fenceI rented most of my adult life. I left home at 18, bought my first home at 32, struggled with a mortgage for three years, then sold it to start SolarQuotes. It was another four years before I bought again — only after SolarQuotes started doing well enough.

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More Power Price Pain Ahead For Many Australians

Electricity pricing in Australia

Draft determinations for default electricity offer pricing for 2025/26 have been announced for South East Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria for 2025/26. Here’s what’s on the cards. [Read more…]

Cyclone Alfred: What To Do With Your Solar And Battery

As everyone will be aware, Cyclone Alfred is bearing down on some pretty populated parts of Queensland and New South Wales. Solar installers have been posting useful links, so without adding to the information overload we’d like to put a few of the best tips we’ve found together.

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Living With Low (Or Even Zero) Solar Feed-In Tariffs

Solar feed-in tariff rates

Minimum solar feed-in tariff rates (such as they are) have been set for what could be the last time in Victoria. But smart solar ownership will still bring significant financial and other benefits; and this applies across Australia where rates have been reducing. [Read more…]

Community Energy Upgrades Fund Recipients Announced

Community Energy Upgrade Fund grants - Round 1

58 local governments across Australia have shared in $50 million in federal grants for projects improving the energy efficiency of community buildings and infrastructure through solar, batteries and electrification. [Read more…]

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