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Ronald Brakels

Is AGL’s ‘solar savers’ 20c feed-in tariff a good deal?

August 16, 2018 by Ronald Brakels 5 Comments

There are plenty of people who’d be glad to snag themselves a 20c solar feed-in tariff. But beware! Retail electricity plans with high solar FiTs come at a high price – literally!

Filed Under: Solar

How residential demand tariffs could add $1000s to your bill

August 17, 2016 by Ronald Brakels Leave a Comment

As residential demand tariffs are rolled out around Australia, we take a look at what they are, how they works, and why many households should avoid them at all costs.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Other Renewables, Podcasts, Tariffs

Does your hybrid solar system really need to be blackout proof?

July 28, 2015 by Ronald Brakels 9 Comments

Electric shock sees a shocked electrician man

The holy grail of affordable on-grid energy storage has finally arrived! Well, it’s almost arrived.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Solar

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