Latest national data reveals massive year-on-year jump in installations of heat pumps, as households seek cheaper, cleaner ways to heat water and their homes.
Heat pump boom: Installs jump 70 pct as homes prepare for electric future
“Not for everyone:” Tesla confirms timing – and quirks – of Powerwall 3 home battery
Tesla firms dates for Australian arrival of Powerwall 3, giving installers a first look at the new home battery and a better idea of where it will – and won’t – fit in the market.
New home energy management “ecosystem” lands, backed by solar heavyweight
Home energy management “ecosystem” lands in Australia, to optimise solar and battery savings through monitoring and AI, including scheduled EV charging.
“Sun tax” trial turns home battery into money-making machine for this household
Two-way tariff trial delivers a daily profit to this solar household, peaking at times at $20 and making its Tesla Powerwall purchase a no-brainer.
New grant scheme seeks to streamline bulk home electrification
Launch of a new grants scheme to deliver bulk residential solar panels and hot water rebates seeks answers on how best to electrify households en masse.
Are rooftop solar fires really spiking? How to keep your system safe and out of the news
ABC News reported last week that rooftop solar fires are spiking around the country? Is this true? What’s causing it? And how can you keep your PV system safe?
Solar installers fined, suspended as more rooftop rebate cheats caught out
Regulator crackdown on rooftop solar non-compliance continues, with a company and its directors fined hundreds of thousands of dollars for falsely claiming rebate.
Tesla confirms Powerwall 3 battery specs, with more power and “whole home backup”
Tesla officially announces the US launch of Powerwall 3 and confirms specs and availability of its hotly anticipated new home battery system.
Rooftop solar and battery payback time shrinks as systems get cheaper
New data shows payback periods for rooftop solar systems – and for battery storage – is once again shrinking as the upfront costs for home solar and storage fall.
Training pilot to boost skills in home battery installation, off-grid power system design
Specialised training programs to upskill electricians in home battery installation and in the design and delivery of off-grid power systems win state funding.
