3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (698+ words) An Ocular home EV charger installed by Smooth Current Electrical Pty Ltd. Thanks to the Iran war petrol prices just keep on rising, along with the number of petrol stations running out of fuel. The worsening fuel shortage has many…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1046+ words) I get why people are excited about Vehicle-to-Grid. EVs are giant, relatively cheap-per-kWh batteries, and it feels like a waste to let them sit on the driveway doing nothing. But as I've written before, I think conventional V2G " bidirectional chargers, household…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (834+ words) NSW is quietly setting the stage for a major change in property marketing: home energy ratings could eventually become mandatory for all homes listed for sale or rent. Starting from mid 2026, sellers and landlords can voluntarily include NatHERS energy ratings…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (1075+ words) Rooftop solar panels just got another power bump. Several new high-output modules from Chinese manufacturer Aiko have appeared on Australia's Clean Energy Council approved list, with residential panels ranging from 535W to 550W " potentially allowing homeowners to install larger systems on the…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (1683+ words) Rising petrol prices, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, are hitting Australians hard at the petrol pump and renewing concerns about the country's reliance on imported fossil fuels. Industry bodies including the Electric Vehicle Council have renewed calls…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1817+ words) The first performance results have been published under Australia's new National Vehicle Emissions Standard (NVES) " and while the immediate impact on electric vehicle numbers is modest, the data hints at changes that matter for rooftop solar and household electrification. Data…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1825+ words) After 17+ years experiencing the ebb and flow of the solar industry, the sheer number of new battery brands available right now is mind boggling. To me the only thing more confusing is this; why do people peg their expectations so…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1492+ words) Pop quiz!" What's more important when it comes to buying an air conditioner? In this blog post, I'll explain: That's six points to cover." I promise I won't add any more." This is partly because it would make the post…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1561+ words) FranklinWH are busy making themselves a compelling reputation for Australian customers. So should you consider one for your place? Yes, if it's an AC coupled solution you need. This article is by no means a comprehensive product review but given…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (409+ words) Ten per cent of new cars sold in Australia are now plug-in EVs. Home battery sales are going through the roof. That means a growing number of homes now have both. Or soon will. And yet, hardly anyone thinks about…...