Author: Finn Peacock

Does rooftop solar really struggle in the heat? Real data from two rooftop solar systems show how they reliably soldiered on during a recent Adelaide heatwave....

Two years ago, I sat down and started to write. The result is called “The Good Solar Guide: 7 steps to tiny bills for Australian homeowners” – and it was launched last week in Adelaide....

We should embrace Musk's offer, accept it and get cracking with building it while there is so much public enthusiasm and bipartisan support....

Battery storage prices are trending downward as newcomers to the Australian market follow the Tesla Powerwall 2 to lower and lower price points....

Today's graph shows both versions of the Powerwall 2 are well ahead of the closest competition on price, beating its closest rivals by one third....

Here’s a summary of new batteries and new energy storage systems that have been announced in Australia in June and July 2016. ...

Considering installing rooftop solar? Here's a look at what people need to know if they want to install a system in the Ausgrid Electricity Network area....

More battery storage products are flooding on to the market each week. Here, we identify which brands and devices stand out on cost per kWh....

Do you want your new solar system to be ‘battery ready’? First you have to know what that actually means....

Hybrid systems are the best of both worlds: You get the guaranteed electricity supply of the grid, with the ability to store your excess solar energy for use when the sun isn't shining. ...