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Finn Peacock

New home battery? Great! Now switch it off until July

April 14, 2025 by Finn Peacock Leave a Comment

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You can buy a battery, have it installed, wired up and connected to the grid. But if you want the rebate you’re not allowed to switch it on. What is this madness?

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Policy

How to power through a heatwave – in comfort, on 100% solar energy

February 7, 2019 by Finn Peacock 1 Comment

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.

Filed Under: Solar

What the hell is ‘The Good Solar Guide’ and why did I write it?

June 20, 2018 by Finn Peacock 2 Comments

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.

Filed Under: Podcasts, Solar

Billionaire’s gambit: Why we should accept Musk’s offer

March 15, 2017 by Finn Peacock 2 Comments

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

Filed Under: Battery/Storage

Battery price war sees Tesla Powerwall 2 beaten even before first deliveries

March 1, 2017 by Finn Peacock 7 Comments

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

Filed Under: Battery/Storage

Graph of the Day – Tesla Powerwall 2 way ahead of competition on price

November 30, 2016 by Finn Peacock 3 Comments

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.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage

Australia battery storage comparison table – July update

July 29, 2016 by Finn Peacock Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Battery/Storage

Revealed: Ausgrid’s strategy to keep solar customers confused

May 18, 2016 by Finn Peacock 5 Comments

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.

Filed Under: Solar, Tariffs

Updated: Ranking the best battery storage options for households in Australia

April 27, 2016 by Finn Peacock 4 Comments

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.

Filed Under: Podcasts, Solar

The truth about battery ready solar systems

February 29, 2016 by Finn Peacock 5 Comments

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

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

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Featured Professional, Podcasts, Solar

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