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LG adds 5kW hybrid inverter to home battery storage offering
Sophie Vorrath20 Oct 20210 comments

LG says its 5kW hybrid solar inverter will be available in Australia from next month, to pair with up to 23.4kWh of its home battery storage systems.

Off-Grid, News
Facing off climate disaster: The tale of two microgrid champions
Elisa Wood19 Oct 20210 comments

The devastation wrought by Hurricane Ida — one of the costliest hurricanes on record — made clear that microgrids remain far too scarce in disaster prone parts of the globe.

Off-Grid, Battery/Storage, Solar
Lost power in a bushfire or storm? UNSW wants to hear all about it
Sophie Vorrath19 Oct 20210 comments

UNSW study wants to hear people's experiences – both good and bad – when the electricity grid has failed, in a bid to help build energy resilience for vulnerable communities.

Podcasts, Solar
Great Solar Business Podcast: The big solar supply crunch
Nigel Morris19 Oct 20210 comments

The solar industry is facing serious shortages of hardware as well as labour. Rami Fedda from Solar Juice discusses what’s causing the supply problems and how you can minimise your risk as a result.

News, Solar
China energy crisis causing solar price crunch in Australia, threatens “knockout blow”
Sophie Vorrath14 Oct 20210 comments

China energy crisis adds to solar price crunch in Australia, adding $1,000 to cost of average system and putting some retailers at risk.

Forrest solar
Podcasts, Solar
Solar Insiders Podcast: Has Andrew Forrest made right call on thin film solar?
Giles Parkinson and Nigel Morris14 Oct 20210 comments

Andrew Forrest’s surprising big bet on thin film solar, renewable records tumble, and a crackdown by the regulators.

Battery/Storage, Featured, Tariffs
Look, no solar! Why some homes are deciding on a battery-only strategy
Sophie Vorrath14 Oct 20210 comments

How one non-solar household has slashed its power bills by investing in a home battery, and is expecting a three year payback.

Solar, Policy
Solar panel ledger goes live as CER tightens screws on subsidy scheme
Sophie Vorrath13 Oct 20210 comments

Regulator goes "live” with solar panel serial number ledger, the latest tool to strengthen integrity of rooftop PV industry and the subsidy scheme behind it.

rooftop solar
Solar, News, Policy
Major rooftop solar fraud allegations under investigation by regulator
Sophie Vorrath13 Oct 20210 comments

Allegations that false documents were used in registration of more than 640 rooftop solar installations are being investigated by regulator.

Solar, News
Solar panels on half the world’s roofs could meet all of its electricity demand: study
The Conversation13 Oct 20210 comments

Are there enough rooftop surfaces for solar PV panels to generate affordable, low-carbon energy for everyone who needs it?

Battery/Storage, Policy, Solar
Victoria tweaks home battery rebate rules in bid to drive uptake
Sophie Vorrath8 Oct 20210 comments

Victoria government makes key change to home battery rebate eligibility criteria in a new bid to boost demand for the $3,500 discount.

Finger Pointing To Electric Meter Reading - optimised
Software/Gadgets, Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Policy, Solar
For a smart energy future we must look beyond not-so smart meters
Gavin Dietz7 Oct 20210 comments

What will Apple do? In a truly smart and "consumer-centric" energy future, the utility meter will be nowhere near the smartest thing in the box.

Battery/Storage, Solar, Tariffs
Home solar and battery for $0 upfront: EnergyAustralia launches “game changer” deal
Sophie Vorrath7 Oct 20210 comments

EnergyAustralia pitches new zero upfront cost solar and battery deal, targeting households in select parts of NSW with big power bills.

Battery/Storage, Software/Gadgets, Solar
Fimer unveils “best in class” solar inverter, battery storage platform
Joshua S Hill6 Oct 20210 comments

Fimer unveils two new high-powered inverters and a high-capacity, modular battery storage platform for the residential market, due to land in Australia next year.

Solar, News
NSW regains top spot as rooftop solar market bounces back from Covid constraints
Sophie Vorrath6 Oct 20210 comments

Led by strong numbers in New South Wales, Australia’s rooftop solar market dusts itself off to record its first month-on-month increase since June.

Energy Efficiency, Electric Vehicles, Solar
Electrifying everything can save households “thousands,” report finds
Giles Parkinson6 Oct 20210 comments

New discussion paper outlines how much Australian households can save if they electrify everything, including the cars, the heating, the hot water and the cooking.

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