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.
Battery storage is becoming an attractive and viable energy option for many Australian homes. What is fast becoming the holy grail of the renewable energy world, the future is changing not just for the growing...
Darryn Van Hout argues that telecom firms such as Telstra, armed with solar-plus-storage, can win in the Australian energy market.
Perhaps 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...
It 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...
New 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...
Leading 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 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...
Are 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...
#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, 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...
Let’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...
As 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...
Another 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...
A 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 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 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...
