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Industry slams “antiquated, brutal” rooftop solar switch off plan for Sunshine State

November 9, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: RACQ

A new rule that will require large numbers of rooftop solar systems to be fitted with a basic on-off switch has been slammed as outdated, reckless and costly.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, Featured, News, Policy

Top tips to get through a summer of soaring power prices

November 4, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: RACV Solar

With electricity prices forecast to continue their upwards march, here are some tips from the experts on how to stay cool, in power and on budget this summer.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Battery/Storage, Software/Gadgets, Solar, Tariffs

“It’s not true that batteries don’t make payback:” The mission to deliver ‘free’ electricity

November 4, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Home solar and battery optimisation specialist Evergen joins with OpenSolar to continue its mission to minimise home energy bills – preferably down to zero.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Featured, Software/Gadgets, Solar

Smart meters for everyone? Authorities say they are a must for green grid

November 3, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Major review calls for 100% uptake of smart meters across Australia’s National Electricity Market by 2030. So why do we need them and how might it be done?

Filed Under: Software/Gadgets, Policy, Tariffs

SolarEdge launches “future proof” smart home energy offering in Australia

October 28, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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Image: SolarEdge
solaredge Home

Global inverter giant launches all-in-one smart home energy ecosystem, to minimise dependence on the grid and maximise savings from cheap, clean power.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Software/Gadgets, Solar

How solar and battery households can beat coal and gas plants at their own game

October 26, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Tesla Powerwall 2 home battery system

When large coal and gas generators were charging one-hundred times normal prices in the thick of the energy crisis, Amber SmartShift customers were along for the ride.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Featured, Software/Gadgets, Solar

‘Cheaper, better’ Australian solar tiles take on Tesla and the world

October 20, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Volt solar tiles
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Volt solar tiles

Volt Solar Tiles launches with the promise of a product cheaper and better designed than competitors and backed by both roofing and PV expertise.

Filed Under: Solar, Featured, News

Solar skylight launches ClearVue into residential market

October 19, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Artist's rendering of front elevation. Image supplied

A luxury home will feature eight solar power generating skylights made from the PV-integrated glass of ClearVue Technologies – a first for the Australian company.

Filed Under: Solar, News

Home solar installs get a kick out of power price panic

October 17, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: Horizon Power

Consumer concern about rising electricity prices is returning Australia’s rooftop solar market back to previous boom-times levels, new data shows.

Filed Under: Solar, News

Australia’s biggest rooftop solar microgrid sets stunning green benchmark for industry

September 20, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Artists rendering of the solar covered Moorebank Logistics Park. Image credit: Logos

Plans unveiled for massive solar and battery based embedded network to help supply 100% renewables to tenants of the Moorebank Logistics Park.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, Featured, News, Software/Gadgets

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