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The latest renewable news in the Newcastle and Hunter region covering all Solar, Battery Storage, EV Charging, and Electrical. Stay in touch with the latest in sustainability.
Tesla's innovating their ecosystem, with the release of Cybertruck, Powerwall 3, Virtual Power Plant, Powershare with Bi-directional charging for Vehicle-to-Home.
![How Australia Reached 40% Renewables⚡[Q4 2023 Statistics]](/media/website_posts/74/Sydney.webp)
In the new 2024 CEC report, they found that renewable contribution in the overall supply of energy in Australia, produced 40% of Australia’s total electrical supply.
![Energy Bill Still High Even With Solar?⚡Here's Why.. [2024]](/media/website_posts/73/Solar-panel-home-installation.webp)
Solar owners may be receiving higher energy bills than expected. Why is my bill still high after solar installation? Why are my solar panels not reducing my bill?
Peak and Off-Peak periods are when the grid electrical demand is high or low. Off-peak is cheaper than On-peak electricity. When does the on-peak period start?
![Knowing When to Replace or Upgrade Your Solar Panels⚡[Tips]](/media/website_posts/71/Dirty-solar-panel-cleaning-cells-panels.webp)
So your solar panels are getting old. You're not sure whether to replace them or upgrade, how do you know when it's time? When should you replace your solar?
![Single vs. Three Phase Power: What's the Difference? [2024]](/media/website_posts/70/Home-solar-installation-energy-electricity.webp)
The difference between single and three phase power in its simplest, is how each phase distributes an electrical load, with 3-phase being higher capacity.
![Solar Panel Care 101: A Complete Maintenance Guide [2024]⚡](/media/website_posts/69/Solar-panel-dirty-cleaning.webp)
You own solar panels and would like to clean them. How do you clean and maintain your solar panels? Here are the Do's and Don't's on cleaning panels.
In the world of hundreds of solar installers in NSW, how do you choose the right solar installer? What are things to look out for when deciding? Let's find out.
![Solar Installations Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide⚡[2024]](/media/website_posts/67/Black-solar-panels-system-rooftop-newcastle.webp)
Learn the solar installation step-by-step process of how solar panels are installed, and easily understand each step of installation so you can keep track.
Explore all the solar panel rebates and schemes that are available for 2024, and take advantage of them on your next solar panel installation and save!
Is solar worth the switch in 2024? We believe so. 2024 holds many opportunities for properties to be powered by solar and to be reliant on sustainable energy.
How do solar batteries work? Some might believe that they use magic, but let's walk through how they work in simple terms to help you better understand battery storage.
![Your Business Is Missing Out. Here's Why.⚡Solar Energy [2024]](/media/website_posts/64/Tesla-Megapack-BESS-battery-energy-storage-system-1.webp)
Businesses are not realising the full potential that battery storage can have when paired with solar. Commercial properties can benefit greatly from independence.
Now is the best time to invest in solar panels.. here are 4 reasons why Australians should invest in solar energy before it's time runs out for 2024.
The NEM or otherwise known as the National Electricity Market, looks after interconnecting the 5 states, as it is difficult to store and distribute electricity.
![Agrivoltaics / Agrisolar: How Solar Improves Farming⚡[2024]](/media/website_posts/59/Farm-agriculture-farmland-australia-field-grass.webp)
Agrivoltaics, also known as solar farming, is a concept that combines agriculture and solar energy production to allow for both food and energy production.
![Virtual Power Plants (VPPs): The Ultimate Guide⚡[2024]](/media/website_posts/58/Solar-Panel-Residential-11.webp)
Discover how VPP's (Virtual Power Plants) are changing the way we produce, consume, and distribute energy throughout Australia through the use of networks.
The energy required to heat hot water is quite high and for most Australian households. Here are some strategies on how to save on your hot water heating bill.
If you've just bought or a looking into an electric vehicle, chances are that you're interested in getting an EV Charger, but how do you prepare your home for one?
![Will Australia release a Solar Battery Rebate Scheme? [2024]⚡](/media/website_posts/53/Tesla-Powerwall-2-battery-storage.webp)
With the success of Australia's solar panel rebate schemes, many wonder if they will release a solar battery rebate program for Australians for home storage.
Tesla Powerwall 2 vs. Powerwall 3 comparison. Let's closely look at the PW3's projected pricing, features, and availability and release in Australia.
What's the best Solar EV Charger? Zappi or the Wattpilot? We have put together a side-by-side comparison, including the pro’s and con’s for both EV chargers.
After years of rumours, Tesla have announced the Powerwall 3 battery. Here's what we know about the price, release date and availability of PW3 in Australia.
Rising energy costs have made many Newcastle homeowners begin to wonder whether solar is worth the investment, and if solar energy will make a difference.
Vehicle to Grid (V2G), Vehicle to Home (V2H), and Vehicle to Load (V2L) all involve bidirectional flow of energy between electric vehicles, homes and the grid.
As the popularity of solar energy has exploded in the past decade, you might wonder if it is too late to invest in solar power, and feel like you've missed the boat. Well, is it worth it investing in Solar in 2023? Here's what we think..
Our team attended the Electric Vehicle open day in Lake Macquarie hosted by Lake Macquarie City Council, and what a day! From all the fun events, to the informative aspects, everyone definitely got something out of the day.
With the constant rise in energy costs, owners are considering going off-grid solar and battery, but is it worth it? Let's have a look.
Last week's installation was a real "back to the future" moment for one of our installers, Llayton, who couldn't help but have a few flashbacks as he revisited his old stomping ground. 👀
Elite Power Group is proud to announce the appointment of Dan Hansen as its new General Manager. Dan brings 27 years of experience in the electricity industry and a wealth of knowledge.
If you're an electric vehicle enthusiast, then you'll want to check out this unboxing of the Fronius Wattpilot Electric Vehicle Charger. This charger is designed to charge electric vehicles quickly and efficiently, so you can hit the road.
Solar energy is a renewable source of energy that is becoming increasingly popular. One of the benefits of solar energy is that it can be stored in batteries for later use. This allows homeowners to reduce their energy bills by using stored solar energy during peak times when electricity rates are higher. Here's a closer look at the benefits of solar battery storage..
Explore how artificial intelligence relates to the renewable energy industry and how it may change the way we produce, store, and distribute energy in Australia.
We got the opportunity to unbox the Ocular IQ EV Charger! Here's what was inside..
What is the difference between AC and DC? AC is the energy source your home can use, where DC is the form of energy where is typically stored in batteries.
This was one of our most remote installations yet....
We are very proud of our team and the work we do.
In particular, thanks to the team from School
Infrastructure NSW for letting us be involved in this
project.
Everyone today who follows our quest for a rapidly electrified planet seems fascinated by batteries and what part they can play in the orchestra of renewable energy. Here's where Batteries play a part.
After many decades of nuclear fusion research, US scientists have taken a huge leap in harnessing fusion, which is a massive step forward in the direction of producing unlimited clean energy for our future.
Tesla has once again dropped a bomb in the vehicle industry with a feature-rich Tesla Semi Truck. The Vehicle after many delays has finally been officially announced since the initial reveal in 2017.
Today, with so much interest in electricity, whether it be via household solar systems or more recently electric vehicles (EV's), the confusion between power and energy, is understandable. Here, hopefully, we can sort out the confusion.