If you wish to upgrade to a smart meter, or if your electricity retailer wants to upgrade your current meter to a smart device, here’s what you need to know. [Read more…]
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Bowen Pledges Not To Meddle With Power Price News
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen has said that unlike the previous Morrison Government in the lead-up to the last election, he won’t be interfering with the timing of electricity Default Market Offer (DMO) announcements for 2025/26. [Read more…]
LNP Pushed On Promised Solar Scheme, New Battery Subsidies
The Queensland Conservation Council is urging the new-ish QLD government to make good on a commitment to providing solar subsidies for rental properties – and to reintroduce a battery subsidy. [Read more…]
Solar PV: Australia Vs. Germany In 2024
Solar energy covered around 14 percent of electricity consumption in Germany last year, up from 12 percent in 2023. How does that compare to Australia? [Read more…]
Australian Rooftop Solar’s Contribution In 2024 Hits New Record
How much did rooftop solar power exports contribute towards mains grid consumption in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) in 2024? Take a guess and then see the answer. [Read more…]
Loyal To Your Electricity Retailer? It Might Be Costing You Big
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) estimates more than 80% of National Electricity Market (NEM) households are paying more for electricity than they need to. [Read more…]
A Very Solar Xmas Day In Australia
Rooftop solar panels across Australia did their bit to support festivities yesterday with clean energy, and made a significant contribution to meeting overall mains grid electricity demand. [Read more…]
Flexible Solar Exports In Australia: Where And When
South Australia led the way on flexible exports for rooftop solar power systems – so what’s happening elsewhere in Australia? Here’s the state of play. [Read more…]
How to Stop Your Power Company Locking You Out Of Your Own EV Charger
Image credit to Nigel from JNA Electrical who was there to rescue this customer and get them up to standard.
It’s come to our attention recently that at least one customer has found his EV charger isolated, locked out, and served with a defect notice after a visit from his local electricity network, Energex. [Read more…]
RedEarth To Manufacture Bi-Directional EV Chargers In Australia
Queensland battery solutions provider RedEarth has teamed up with a German firm for the manufacture of DC V2G bi-directional EV chargers right here in Australia. The announcement had some excited and me a bit confused. [Read more…]
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