Software/Gadgets

Explainer: How induction cooktops work – and clear the air

If you aren’t burning gas in your home for space or water heating, there might be one gas user left…

June 2, 2021

Explainer: Why hot-water heat pumps are great for homes with or without solar PV

A hot-water heat pump can be the cheapest way to heat water at your home or business, with or without…

June 2, 2021

Explainer: When can I charge my house from my EV?

The ability to use your car as a mobile energy storage and supply device is on our doorstep – or…

May 26, 2021

Looming deadline for new inverter standards causes anxiety for industry

As introduction of the new inverter standard looms, manufacturers raise concerns there will be bottlenecks and possible delays for re-listing…

May 20, 2021

Explainer: Solar inverters have a new, important role to play – are you affected?

Changes to inverter standards will require new solar inverters to play a much more active role in the broader grid.…

May 20, 2021

Can solar and batteries take this WA gas hub to 100% renewables?

Western Australia utility Horizon Power to take a second shot at running the Pilbara town of Onslow on solar and…

May 13, 2021

Deakin Uni launches renewable microgrid, with Australia’s biggest on-campus solar farm

Renewable energy microgrid that includes 2MWh of battery storage and Australia’s largest on-campus solar farm at 7MW, switched on at…

April 22, 2021

Simon Hackett uses big Redflow battery system to create microgrid at Tassie farm

Redflow's largest shareholder puts his investment to work, with 280kWh ZBM flow battery system that with solar will “eliminate” grid…

April 21, 2021

Sydney factory to share excess rooftop solar power with employees

An 800kW solar system installed on the industrial rooftop of a window furnishing company in Sydney will soon supply power…

April 1, 2021

Fimer partners with SwitchDin to boost inverter smarts – and compliance

International inverter maker joins forces with Australia's SwitchDin to “future proof” its products to changing rules – and market opportunities…

March 30, 2021