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Sigenergy discontinues the Sigen 25kW EVDC charging module

Sigenergy has issued a product change notice (EOM2026001, dated 20 May 2026) confirming the 25kW Sigen EVDC Charging Module has reached end of marketing for Australia and New Zealand, effective 9 June 2026. The hardware isn’t going away. From now on, every SigenStor EVDC ships factory-set at 12.5kW, and 25kW

AIKO NeoStar 3 Series: the new 2026 models, and the one we’d pick

AIKO has been on our panel line-up for a while. What’s new for 2026 is the NeoStar 3 Series, and two fresh models from it land at PSW Energy: the all-black NeoStar 3S+ and the higher-output NeoStar 3P. Same cell platform, two different briefs. We preference the all-black 3S+ on

Tesla Powerwall 3 rebate extended to 30 June 2026

Tesla has extended its Next Million Powerwall rebate. Eligible Powerwall 3 installations ordered before 30 June 2026 can attract up to AUD $1,500 per address, paid as a Visa reward card. The extension is designed to offset the reduction in the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which took effect on

Sigenergy Excellent Installer Award 2026: PSW Energy recognised in Shanghai

PSW Energy has received the Sigenergy Excellent Installer Award 2026, presented on stage at Sigenergy’s global partner gala dinner in Shanghai on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. Founder Derek McKercher accepted the award at the Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao on behalf of the Western Australian team, in a room that held Sigenergy’s

Powerwall 3 Heat Mode: how it works in cold weather

Every lithium battery slows down in the cold, and below 0°C internal cell temperature, charging stops being safe at all. Tesla’s answer in Powerwall 3 is Heat Mode: dedicated resistive heaters bonded to individual battery cells, run by software that predicts when warmth will be needed. Tesla published a white

NETCC Approved Sellers in WA grew 420% in 2025

Western Australia is the growth story of the NETCC Annual Report 2025. The number of NETCC Approved Sellers based in WA rose by more than 420% year on year, the largest increase of any state, and the report credits one thing for it: the WA Residential Battery Program. I have

Smart Energy Awards 2026: Nicole Bilman recognised as Emerging Leader runner-up

On 6 May 2026, at Doltone House in Sydney, Nicole Bilman was named runner-up for Emerging Leader of the Year at the Smart Energy Council Excellence Awards. The category recognises individuals shaping the next generation of Australia’s renewable energy industry, judged by an independent panel from a national field of

Buying solar or a battery through a WA-licensed electrical contractor matters

Every solar and battery system installed in Western Australia is, in the eyes of the law, an electrical installation. Not a product. Not an appliance you plug in. The work of connecting panels, inverters and batteries to your switchboard can only be performed by licensed electricians, and the business that

The night four badges got Perth Solar Warehouse’s name

In May, in a conference hall in Sydney, an analyst’s spreadsheet became four physical awards. Each one had Perth Solar Warehouse printed on it. Nobody from the group wrote a submission, polished an entry, or pitched a judging panel. SunWiz just counted. TLDR Perth Solar Warehouse, our residential and localised

Rising solar panel prices create urgency for Australian homeowners

The Australian solar industry is facing a convergence of market pressures that may affect homeowners and businesses planning to invest in solar energy. Industry experts are forecasting notable increases in solar panel prices throughout 2026, while a shortage of skilled installation labour is contributing to longer project timelines. For consumers

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Historical cottage in Australia with solar panels on the roof and Tesla powerwall at the entry for the post Sharp advice before buying solar or batteries for your home.

Sharp advice before buying solar or batteries for your home

It could present additional leg work, but visiting a business before outlaying significant capital on an energy investment could be equally important as the ideal product selection. An alternative to an onsite meeting where it’s possible to gauge the appeal of a person, why not spend the time to assess

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N Type TOPCon Solar Cell Technology

TOPCon, a new buzzword in solar, here’s why

The once-in-a-decade technology shift you’ve been seeking is here. Many leading solar modules will comprise n-type TOPCon technology within the coming years. In a similar uptake to the polycrystalline/ poly PERC to mono PERC (p-type) adoption, n-type TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) improves module efficiency one step further toward improved

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Jinko Solar panel warranty: The devil is in the detail

Jinko Solar panel warranty: The devil is in the detail

Selecting one of the world’s largest solar module manufacturers to be incorporated as part of your system solution should be a sure thing. Not entirely, and it’s essential to know where you stand should something not quite go as planned after installation. When it comes to your Jinko solar panel

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Solar Module Glass Glass Encapsulation

Encapsulation Determines Solar Panel Life Expectancy.

Encapsulation is about as uninteresting as dissecting the design of a solar module as it can be for many investors. However, when assessing the guarantee periods of varied module types, the comprised superstrate and substrate materials play a significant role in how long certain manufacturers (with various encapsulation types) will

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21 reasons to avoid a Northern solar panel orientation

21 Reasons to Choose an East/West Solar Panel Orientation

Turbocharge your return on investment in energy savings by fine-tuning your solar panel orientation with an East/ West configuration. Suppose, like most people worldwide, a feed-in tariff is virtually obsolete. In that case, higher quantities of power production will not benefit your scenario unless the units (kWhs) are storable or

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