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Powerwall 3: Tesla quietly kicks off next gen home battery installs

September 11, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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Social media reports from the US reveal installations of the Tesla’s new generation home battery, the Powerwall 3, have begun. Here’s what we know.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, News

“Ethical, sustainable and sleek:” New rooftop solar module launches in Australia

September 7, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Source: 1komma5°

A new upper-end rooftop solar panel has landed on the Australian market, with orders now open for the 1komma5° Europe-made Full Black module.

Filed Under: Solar, News

Australian battery maker cuts household system prices by up to $1,000

September 1, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: Redback Technologies

Australian-owned and operated Redback has pushed down prices across its range of batteries, offering retail discounts of between $500 and $1000.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, News

Rooftop solar installer convicted for falsely claiming certificates for jobs while overseas

August 22, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Solar installer convicted and released on a 12-month good behaviour bond after pleading guilty to making false statements for the rooftop rebate.

Filed Under: Solar, News, Policy

Tesla offers rebate on Powerwall home batteries – but not for long

August 11, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Tesla opens a four-and-a-half month window for Australian customers to get a discount on the cost of a Powerwall home battery, with the launch of a nationwide rebate.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, News

Solar tiles for miles: Australian company lands world’s biggest integrated rooftop install

August 11, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Volt solar tiles
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Volt solar tiles

From a concept eight years ago to the biggest installation of its kind in the world, Leeson Group’s Australian engineered Volt solar tile is going places – including Tesla’s home market.

Filed Under: Solar, Featured

Solar home pre-cooling cuts energy bills through summer, chills the solar duck

August 11, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

UNSW study shows pre-cooling homes using daytime rooftop PV can cut summer energy bills, improve thermal comfort and ease problems of excess solar on the grid.

Filed Under: Solar, News

Rooftop solar system sizes hit record high with 10kW shaping up as new norm

August 3, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: Trina Solar

Latest data from SunWiz shows average rooftop PV system sizes hitting a new all-time high. Is the message to “cover the roof” with panels getting through?

Filed Under: Solar, Electrification, Featured, News

Rebates of up to $1,000 offered on heat-pump air and water heaters for households

August 1, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Rebates of up to $1,000 on offer for households that swap out costly and inefficient gas appliances for energy efficient electric alternatives.

Filed Under: Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Policy

Solar and batteries installed for “first-of-a-kind” disaster-proof microgrid

August 1, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

endeavour energy microgrid nsw
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endeavour energy microgrid nsw

Network company completes first phase of “first-of-a-kind” community microgrid designed to power two coastal communities during grid outages.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, Off-Grid

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