Will Telecom Companies Kill Utilities?
| by Darryn Van HoutDarryn Van Hout argues that telecom firms such as Telstra, armed with solar-plus-storage, can win in the Australian energy market.
Darryn Van Hout
I took an interest in the Australian energy sector close to ten years ago and since then have monitored the trends, technologies and direction of the Australian Energy Market. I was drawn to the Australian solar market in 2008 and since then have worked heavily in the field. I am partnered with national and international solar energy companies, from manufacturers of solar panel and inverter technology, online software developers that introduce tools to quote, monitor and manage solar power systems and media organisations who like myself, closely monitor the solar and renewable energy sector.
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New Law Brings Delorean Back to the Future
| by Darryn Van HoutPerhaps inspired by the electric vehicle prototype by Solar Power Australia, the DeLorean from Back to the Future could soon be back on scene. Will the iconic car on the 20th century be the fuel...
Tesla Powerwall To Hit Australian Shores Before Christmas
| by Darryn Van HoutIt looks like Christmas has come early for Australian solar customers following Tesla’s announcement that its Powerwall battery storage system will be available in Australia before Christmas this year. Tesla Powerwall priceThis past week, the...
Half of Australian homes to Adopt Solar Power and Move ‘Off Grid’ from 2018
| by Darryn Van HoutNew battery technology could allow Australian homes to generate and store solar-powered energy more cheaply than traditional electricity suppliers by 2018, says report. Australians will be able to use solar panels and batteries to cheaply...
Natural Solar Pioneering Australia’s Tesla Powerwall Roll Out
| by Darryn Van HoutLeading solar power installer Natural Solar has been announced as one of Australia’s first installers of Tesla’s long anticipated Powerwall With the next wave of solar power installations on its way Natural Solar say that...
The Age of Energy Storage
| by Darryn Van HoutThe combination of solar integrated storage solutions and efficient grid technology emerging has started the age of energy storage. The battery storage sector's rapidly progressing market thanks to more affordable prices and revenue increase over...
Top 10 Solar Energy Myths that Australian consumers should look out for!
| by Darryn Van HoutAre you about to buy solar panels for your home? Before you do, learn the facts. There are many misconceptions or solar energy myths surrounding the revolutionary power generating boom. Is it Chinese whispers? Or...
Think wind turbines can cause health problems? Think again!
| by Darryn Van Hout#Researchers at #MIT have recently disproved the theory that living near #WindTurbines can cause a number of health problems. Great news for producers of renewable energy!
AllGrid Energy Announces Debut of Wattgrid
| by Darryn Van HoutAllGrid Energy, a leader in technological innovation, has unveiled a smart energy storage hybrid system to harness solar power. WattGrid has been designed to address two main points for the renewable energy industry providing a...
The Past, Present, & Future Of Electricity In Australia
| by Darryn Van HoutLet’s be honest, the cost of electricity has made a huge contribution to the high cost of living and the difficulties Australian families experience in balancing their family budgets. According to a survey carried out...
Coal industry suffers as demand falls short of supply
| by Darryn Van HoutAs countries across the world become increasingly aware of the damage caused by the coal industry and other fossil fuels, a decreasing demand and a move towards renewable sources has caused a major shift in...
CEFC & NAB offering financial incentives for solar investment
| by Darryn Van HoutAnother step in the right direction as the National Australia Bank, otherwise known as NAB, along with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) have decided to offer small to medium size business enterprises a discounted...
Four reasons to choose a hybrid solar system
| by Darryn Van HoutA hybrid solar system offers the best of both worlds: it can guarantee electricity supply from the grid and it can supply electricity from the batteries if the grid goes down. It is also...
Hacking Computer Wi-Fi is So Easy Even Kids Can Do It
| by Darryn Van HoutHacking computer Wi-Fi is no longer as challenging as it used to be. In fact, even a seven year old can do it. Betsy Davis is seven and she can easily hack into a public...
Tesla Motors new line of solar batteries exceed all expectations
| by Darryn Van HoutTesla Motors CEO Elon Musk was heard loud and clear in early May as he announced the initial response to his company’s latest product line of solar batteries. Intended for residential use, consumer interest in...
Ikea North Lakes location to boost local Moreton Bay economy in 2016
| by Darryn Van HoutThe news that Swedish retail giant Ikea plans to open a 29, 000 square metre outlet located in North Lakes, Moreton Bay was met with excitement throughout south east Queensland. This news didn’t only excite...