How to Test, Calculate And Maximise Your Solar Panel Output
On this page With Australia’s abundant sunshine, solar power generation is a great way to save money on electricity bills and reduce carbon emissions. However, to make the most of your solar panel investment, it’s important to ensure they operate at their maximum potential. What is the standard power output rating of home solar panels? […]
South Australia: Timeline for New Flexible Exports Rollout Announced
Flexible exports will be introduced across South Australia by July 2024. This is to address the growing number of installed solar systems that create local electricity network challenges, particularly in areas where uptake is high. Thus, in some specific conditions, this threatens local network stability as distribution networks reach maximum capacity to host solar exports. […]
NSW Announces $1.5 Billion Clean Energy Superpower Fund to Fast Track Renewable Energy
New South Wales (NSW) currently has over 800,000 rooftop solar panels installed. Rooftop solar panels provide significant savings to every household of up to, or exceeding, $600 a year off their energy bills. However, many households are unable to get the most out of their solar system due to network constraints limiting energy exported to […]
Biggest Hydrogen Power Plant in the World to Open Near Whyalla, SA
South Australia continues to push forward towards their green energy goals. The biggest hydrogen power plant in the world is set to open near Whyalla, which is ten times bigger than any existing hydrogen power station. The hydrogen power plant will also have a 250-megawatt electrolysis facility that will run excess green energy. This will […]
Enphase Gives Sneak Peek Of Their Bidirectional EV Charger, Launching In 2024
Enphase has given a sneak peek of their bidirectional EV charging device. The bidirectional charger can take energy from the grid AND from the property’s solar panels to charge an electric vehicle. It can also use the energy stored in the car battery and send it to the home or the grid. A game-changer Enphase […]
ACT Next Gen Energy Storage Program Has Now Officially Closed
The Next Generation (Next Gen) energy storage program in Canberra, ACT, has officially come to a close after achieving its target of integrating large-scale batteries into the grid. The government-led program was established to promote sustainable energy solutions and address the increasing demand for energy storage systems. However, the program will no longer be accepting […]
First Ever Electric Bus in Canberra Hits the Road, 11 More to Come
Electric buses have become fully operational in Canberra. The Yutong E12 is manufactured by a Chinese company of the same name that has been around for years, and marks as a significant milestone for the ACT. The electric buses had a successful trial in 2020; Transport Canberra and some local operators tested a localised variant […]
Road Test of the BMW i4 eDrive40 Battery Electric Vehicle
Have you driven an electric vehicle? Let us set the scene for those who have yet to experience the exhilaration of a battery-electric vehicle. You’ll sit down in the driver’s seat and find yourself in familiar territory, though your senses will pick up and notice that there’s a distinct lack of sound that you are […]
LONGi Announces New Module, Hi-MO 5m, With 54 Cells
LONGi, a leading solar photovoltaic (PV) products manufacturer, announced the launch of a new solar module, Hi-MO 5m, that boasts 54 cells and a performance warranty of 25 years. This new module is set to revolutionise the solar industry with its cutting-edge technology and exceptional durability. The Hi-MO 5m 54 cell module or solar panel […]
Ambitious Renewable Energy Sun Cable Project: Undersea Cable Is Not Viable
The Sun Cable project, a proposed solar farm in Australia’s Northern Territory, has recently come under scrutiny for its feasibility and economic viability. The project, which aims to generate 20 gigawatts of electricity and export it to Singapore via Indonesian water 4,200-kilometer-long undersea cable, has been touted as a breakthrough in renewable energy. However, recent […]
