As previously notified Tesla have introduced their Powerwall 3 battery with integrated solar inverter, providing both AC coupled and DC coupled capability. As such the Powerwall 3 is not compatible with existing Powerwall 2 batteries. This means that any customers with an existing Powerwall 2 unit wanting to increase battery storage capacity will need to […]
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Substitution of gas appliances is a major focus of the Victorian government and industry. Various rebates are available to support the upgrade of old gas hot water and heating systems. As from 25 October a new Victorian Energy Upgrade (VEU) rebate will be available to switch your old gas cooktop to an efficient induction cooktop.
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The electric vehicle market in Australia is now developing quickly, with more manufacturers, a wider range of models, longer driving range and increased price competition. The switch to EVs is noticeable in central Victoria with dozens of our clients now driving EVs from GWM to Mercedes and everything in between. Seeing EVs in the showroom
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly changing the way consumers use their own renewable energy eg. solar power. A typical EV these days has a battery of 60 plus kWh so is capable of storing lots of excess solar energy (at a much better return than selling to the grid at 3 or 4 cents per
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We are regularly asked what is a heat pump and how does it work to heat water, especially in colder climates like central Victoria? A CO2 Heat Pump Hot Water System uses leading technology to draw energy in from the ambient atmosphere and transfer it into heat. Ozone friendly refrigerant (CO2) absorbs the heat, which
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The electric vehicle market in Australia is now developing quickly, with more manufacturers, a wider range of models, longer driving range and increased price competition. The switch to EVs is noticeable in central Victoria with dozens of our clients now driving EVs from GWM to Mercedes and everything in between. Seeing EVs in the showroom
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From 1 October 2024 there will be a new requirement for all solar and/or battery inverters connected to the grid on the Powercor distribution network (covering most of central Victoria). This mechanism is called the emergency backstop requirement and has been mandated by the AEMO (Australian Energy Market Operator). These requirements give the AEMO and
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With higher rates of electrification, increasing electricity tariffs and lower solar feed in rates, the benefits of solar and battery storage keep improving. However each property needs careful evaluation to ensure that a solar and/or battery system is sized correctly for the current conditions while also offering the potential for future proofing and upgrading. We have been installing Tesla Powerwall batteries for
In Victoria the Premium Feed in Tariff ends on 1 November 2024. What to do if you are on the PFIT??? Short answer – if you solar system is still generating a decent amount of power, then the focus has to switch to self consumption ie. use your energy during daylight hours. This is a
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Have you received a larger than expected electricity bill? Or an update from your retailer about increased charges? Retailers are required to notify you of changes and options … but action to source a better deal has to be initiated by you the customer. We frequently visit customers who are being “advised” by their energy
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