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The sun appears to be setting on the premium offerings from high-end solar brands. I’ve got top-of-the-range REC Alpha panels on my roof. I’m a solar snob. Or at least, I was. Back when I installed them, premium panels still…
Many Australians are eager to invest in energy efficiency upgrades for their homes, but cost isn’t the only perceived obstacle according to a new report. The PropTrack/Origin Australian Home Energy Report released yesterday delves into home energy efficiency trends and…
Chinese solar panel manufacturer Longi offered a look at its new line of heterojunction back contact modules boasting up to 510 Watts capacity at Intersolar Europe last week. The EcoLife series still manages to sneak within what would be considered…
Labor’s back in power — and now the battery rebate is locked in. From July 1, Australians will be able to knock about $4,000 off a home battery. The goal? A million new batteries by 2030. Based on the number…
Smart energy technology firm SolarEdge has posted improved results for Q1 and says it remains on schedule for release of its next generation inverter and home battery. The company has also taken the wraps off its new ONE EV charger.…
Labor’s election win means its $2.3bn Cheaper Home Batteries Program campaign promise is set to become reality. But which are the best brands to get under this new battery rebate, and how big are the savings? Using SolarQuotes’ Federal Government…
As an ex-pommie, compulsory voting still feels a bit odd to me. Skip it and you’ll cop a $20 fine — more than it costs to fill your EV on off-peak electricity. What’s really strange, though, isn’t the voting. It’s…
Technical Explanation – Voltage Activation of Bypass Diodes The bypass diode activates when one or more cells in the group are shaded or underperforming, resulting in a voltage and current drop. Solar cells in a typical panel generate about 0.5…
Owners corporations and bodies corporate preventing the installation and use of EV charging equipment in strata developments will hold back electric vehicle uptake in Australia says the AEVA. Founded after the oil price shock in 1973, the Australian Electric Vehicle…
Key considerations when selecting an off-grid solar system Off-grid systems must be sized accurately to meet the household’s average and peak energy demands throughout the year and during adverse weather conditions. If the various loads and loss factors are not…
