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The potential change from 100kW to 1MW is definitely something commercial solar buyers should keep an eye on. I’d probably confirm the final regulations and transition rules with the installer before signing, especially if the timing could affect the rebate.

The STC rebate cap for solar PV under the SRES has been bumped up from 100kW to 1MW, which is a pretty massive jump. The DCCEEW page says The expanded SRES is expected to commence from 1 October 2026, subject to the necessary regulations being in place. https://minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/media-releases/putting-more-roofs-work Anyone know if the regulations have actually been sorted yet, or is this still up in the air? I’ve got a good quote in hand from a local installer and trying to figure out whether I should just sign now or hold off and wait for the regulations to actually come through first. 1 post - 3 participants Read full topic

The IEA has just published a new report on electrification , and its central message is worth paying attention to: Electricity is becoming the foundation of the energy system. Electricity demand has been growing much faster than overall energy demand. EVs are taking an increasing share of new car sales, heat pumps are replacing some fossil-fuel heating, and electricity is becoming more important in industry and buildings. But the part I find most interesting isn’t the growth in electricity itself. It’s what happens when electricity starts connecting all these different parts of our lives. What does this look like for an ordinary household? Imagine an ordinary home in a city in 2035. You drive an EV. There is solar on the roof and perhaps a battery in the garage. Your hot water system runs when electricity is cheap or there is plenty of solar generation. Your car charges automatically at times when electricity is cheaper. Some of this electricity comes from your own roof. Some comes from the grid. The battery can store it and the car might eventually be able to send some of it back. None of these technologies is particularly remarkable on its own. The interesting thing is that they are no longer independent. Your car is part of your transport system, but it is also a battery. Your solar system generates electricity, but it also reduces how much electricity you need to buy. Your home consumes electricity, but some of that consumption can be shifted to different times. The batte

The IEA has just published a new report on electrification , and its central message is worth paying attention to: Electricity is becoming the foundation of the energy system. Electricity demand has been growing much faster than overall energy demand. EVs are taking an increasing share of new car sales, heat pumps are replacing some fossil-fuel heating, and electricity is becoming more important in industry and buildings. But the part I find most interesting isn’t the growth in electricity itself. It’s what happens when electricity starts connecting all these different parts of our lives. What does this look like for an ordinary household? Imagine an ordinary home in a city in 2035. You drive an EV. There is solar on the roof and perhaps a battery in the garage. Your hot water system runs when electricity is cheap or there is plenty of solar generation. Your car charges automatically at times when electricity is cheaper. Some of this electricity comes from your own roof. Some comes from the grid. The battery can store it and the car might eventually be able to send some of it back. None of these technologies is particularly remarkable on its own. The interesting thing is that they are no longer independent. Your car is part of your transport system, but it is also a battery. Your solar system generates electricity, but it also reduces how much electricity you need to buy. Your home consumes electricity, but some of that consumption can be shifted to different times. The batte

I’ve been using the Off-Grid Solar Load Calculator — Estimate Daily Energy Use (kWh) and have a question. What I’m trying to work out: What I’ve tried so far:

I’ve been using the Off-Grid Solar Load Calculator — Estimate Daily Energy Use (kWh) and have a question. What I’m trying to work out: What I’ve tried so far: 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic

Hi, welcome. From what I understand the US Equinox uses a Type 1 plug, while chargers and cables in West Africa are usually Type 2. So a local cable probably won’t plug straight into the car. I believe people in this situation often use a proper Type 2 to Type 1 EV adapter, or a portable charger with a Type 1 plug on the car end. I’d be careful with cheap generic adapters though. A couple of questions that might help others chime in: Which country, and is this fully off-grid or is there also grid / generator power? Do you already have a Type 2 charger, or are you still choosing one? Is this mainly home charging, or do you also need public / fast charging? Hopefully someone here has done a similar US-to-West-Africa import and can share what actually worked.

I am exporting a chevy Equinox in west and facing a question of adaptability of Type 1 (SAE J1772) AC inlet. However, off-grid equipment and charging cables sold in West Africa naturally use the standard European Type 2 (Mennekes) connector. Any recommendation?

I am exporting a chevy Equinox in west and facing a question of adaptability of Type 1 (SAE J1772) AC inlet. However, off-grid equipment and charging cables sold in West Africa naturally use the standard European Type 2 (Mennekes) connector. Any recommendation? 2 posts - 2 participants Read full topic