Solar owners in Western Australia generally get a very low feed-in tariff these days, and it’s about to get a smidge lower. So, is rooftop solar power still worth it in WA? [Continue reading…]
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My Experience Expanding A Modular Sungrow Battery
One of the things I like about the Sungrow SBR HV battery is its modular design. Sungrow claims it is easy to drop in extra modules after installation – if you decide you need more kWh of storage in the future.
But is that really true? [Continue reading…]
Solar Provides Haven For VIC Community Housing Clients
More than 1,000 properties (and those living in them) have benefited from Victorian state government solar rebates for community housing.
[Continue reading…]Cold Months, High Bills? The Case for Expanding Your Solar
So you’ve just enjoyed your first solar summer with a basic 6.6kW system, but you’re finding the bills in winter still give you the chills, don’t worry; you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon for new solar installations to undergo expansion after the first winter. Read on as I explain how.
[Continue reading…]Townsville Declared A QLD Local Renewable Energy Zone
Queensland’s Miles Government wants to boost rooftop solar power and energy storage capacity in Townsville, and have non-solar households sharing the benefits of locally generated clean electricity.
[Continue reading…]Renting Solar Energy Storage: Bungarribee Community Battery
In New South Wales, Western Sydney’s first community battery trial seems to be delivering on its promise of cheaper electricity costs for participants.
[Continue reading…]Want An All-Electric Solar Home? Get A Bigger Switchboard.
Despite modern electrical standards calling for spare space in switchboards, even brand-new places can struggle with switchboard space when adding solar, battery or EV charging equipment.
[Continue reading…]SMA Solar’s Struggles Continue
If German solar inverter manufacturer SMA Solar Technology AG was Australian, the firm would certainly qualify for the “battler” label.
[Continue reading…]Endeavour Energy’s New Two-Way And Free Solar Soak Tariffs
NSW Distributed Network Service Provider (DNSP) Endeavour Energy is introducing two-way tariffs for solar owners starting next month. Find out how this will work and also about Endeavour’s new free “solar soak” tariff.
[Continue reading…]Aussie V2G Pioneer: Nissan Leaf Is Rubbish But V2G Is Great
Jai Nankivell is one of a handful of Australians with a legally installed home Vehicle to Grid (V2G) installation which works with his V2G compatible electric car to feed electricity back into the grid when it is profitable for Jai to do so.
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