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Renewable & Energy News: Hunter & Newcastle

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.


Best Home Solar Battery: 6kWh, 10kWh, or 15kWh?🔋2025

Explore the best home solar batteries from 6kWh, 10kWh, and 15kWh energy capacity options. Protect your solar energy in Newcastle & Hunter NSW.


NSW Battery 'Rebate': Incentive Eligibility & Pricing🔋PDRS

Explore the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) rebate, battery eligibility, discount pricing, solar battery incentive scheme for homes & businesses in NSW.


2025, the Year of Vehicle-to-Grid in Australia⚡V2G Milestone

The journey of bidirectional charging in Australia has hit a milestone with the recent approval of the new standard for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging for 2025.


How Daylight Savings & Winter vs. Summer Affects Solar⚡NSW

Explore how daylight savings and seasonal changes during winter and summer can affect your solar panels performance and solar generation in NSW, Australia.


On vs. Off-Grid: Is Off-Grid Solar & Battery Worth it?⚡2024

Deciding whether to get off-grid solar and battery? Explore the benefits of complete off-grid electricity, and if getting an off the grid energy system is right for you.


Installing Solar on a Brass Roof: How Did It Go?☀️2024

Everyone has seen a solar installation a normal roof like tin or tiled roofs, but have you ever seen a solar installation a roof made of Brass? Well we did one...


Solar & Battery Statistics Australia 2024: CEC Report H1

With the release of the new Clean Energy Council (CEC) H1 2024 report on solar and battery storage, it gives an idea of the upward path of Australia’s renewable energy adoption.


Amber + ARENA: NSW Vehicle-to-Grid Trials Explained⚡2024

Amber & ARENA have started trials for Vehicle-to-grid technology in NSW, Australia to help develop standards and framework in V2G and Bidirectional charging.


How to Maximise Your Solar System: Energy Guide 2024🌿NSW

Are you maximising your solar energy production? Explore ways to improve self-consumption, and accelerate returns and benefits in NSW with solar tariffs.


Tesla Powerwall 2 vs. 3: What's the Difference?⚡2024 Australia

What's the difference between Tesla Powerwall 2 and 3? Lets compare specifications, release dates, features, and compatibility between Powerwalls in Australia.


Are Home Solar Batteries Safe? What's the Fire Risk?🔋NSW

With the surge in battery adoption in Australia, many are curious to know if home battery storage is safe and if they pose a fire risk. Here are fire statistics..


Replace vs. Upgrade Solar vs. Battery: Which One?☀️NSW

Investing in your solar system has many opportunities, but should you replace your panels, upgrade with more solar, or add battery storage to your home?


Bidirectional Charging & V2G is about to Change Australia...⚡

Though bidirectional charging isn't available, vehicle-to-grid is already turning heads in Australia with its potential to change energy consumption and distribution.


Power vs. Energy: What's the Difference?⚡Australia 2024

Discover the difference between power and energy in electricity and how solar and batteries are measured differently for homes and properties across Australia.


What are Microgrids vs. Virtual Power Plants?⚡Australia 2024

With the uptake of solar and battery systems, Microgrids, Virtual Power Plants, and Distributed energy resources are becoming more apparent. What are they?


AC vs. DC Electricity: What’s the Difference?⚡Australia 2024

To put simply, whilst both are a current of electricity, DC (direct current) only flows in one direction, whilst AC (alternating current) flows both directions.


How Australia Reached 40% Renewables⚡[Q4 2023 Statistics]

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]

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 vs. Off-Peak Electricity: Best Times & Tariffs⚡2025

Explore the differences between on vs. off peak electricity, the best times to use energy, and the best hour tariffs to get the most out of your energy in NSW.


Should You Replace or Upgrade Solar: Which is Better?⚡NSW

If you're looking to reinvest in your solar system should you add panels and upgrade, or should you replace the entire system and start fresh? Which is better?


Single vs. Three Phase: What's the Difference?⚡[Australia]

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.


How to Clean Solar Panels: DIY vs. Professional⚡NSW 2024

How do you clean solar panels and battery storage? Should you hire an expert or DIY clean? Explore everything you need to know about cleaning your solar.


Choosing a Solar Installer: [Common Mistakes to Avoid]⚡2024

Having trouble finding the best solar installer in your area? Explore some tips and tricks on picking the right solar or battery installer and avoid making mistakes.


Solar Installations Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide⚡[2024]

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.


Solar Rebates & Schemes: What's Available?⚡[NSW] 2024

What solar rebates and schemes are available for Australians to take advantage of in 2024? Explore government rebates and schemes in NSW for solar panels.


Is Solar Power Still Worth it in 2024?⚡Home Solar Australia

With aspects constantly changing, Australian's are wondering if solar is still worth investing in for 2024, and if owners will actually earn anything from solar energy.


How do Batteries & Capacitors Work?🔋Energy Storage

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]

Businesses are not realising the full potential that battery storage can have when paired with solar. Commercial properties can benefit greatly from independence.


2024 is the Best Time to Invest in Solar.. here's why.⚡Time's Ticking!

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 National Electricity Market💡What is it?

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]

Agrivoltaics, also known as solar farming, is a concept that combines agriculture and solar energy production to allow for both food and energy production.


What are Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) in Australia?⚡[2024]

Discover how Virtual Power Plants (VPP's) are changing the way we produce, consume, and distribute energy throughout Australia through solar and battery.


Hot Water Systems & Heat Pumps⚡High Energy Bills?

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.


Preparing Your Home for an Electric Vehicle Charger🔌

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?


Home Battery Storage Rebate & Schemes [2024]⚡Australia

Explore the latest battery storage rebates for home solar energy storage in Australia. Will there be a rebate? If so, when and how will the scheme work?


MyEnergi Zappi vs. Fronius Wattpilot | Solar EV Chargers

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.


Solar is Exploding in Popularity in Newcastle, Why?

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.


⚡V2G, V2L & V2H Explained: Vehicle to Grid in Australia? 2024

Vehicle to Grid (V2G), Vehicle to Home (V2H), and Vehicle to Load (V2L) all involve bidirectional charging between electric vehicles, homes, and the grid in 2024.


Solar: Have I Missed the Boat? Too Late in 2023?

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..


A Fun Day at the EV Open day at Lake Macquarie

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.


Wholesome Moment Between an Installer & His Old School

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. 👀


Fronius Wattpilot Unboxing: Ready For The Future?

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.


How Artificial Intelligence Might Change the Solar Industry🧠☀️

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.


Our Most Remote Installation Yet

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. 


Huge Nuclear Fusion Milestone in the US

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.


After Delays, Tesla Announces their New Electric Semi-Truck

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.


Further Single-Use Plastic Bans for NSW

In addition to the June ban of plastic bag use, the NSW Government has banned the use of single-use items from November 1st.


50 EV Chargers to be Installed on Power Poles Across NSW. Here's why..

Intellihub has announced it will be installing 50 EV chargers located in areas without off-street parking in NSW.


Government Discusses Penalties on Carbon Emissions to push Electric Vehicles

Last week Chris Bowen (the climate change energy minister), officially announced plans to increase EV sales by imposing carbon penalties, here's more..


New Generation of Battery: Solid State Batteries

As the popularity of Electric Vehicles and Battery storage systems rise, so does the demand for a more advanced kind of battery with a larger storage capacity, faster charging and more affordability.
Here's what's happening.