Anker Prime 20000mAh 200W battery bank A1336 with PD 3.0 (review)
The Anker Prime 20000mAh 200W battery bank A1336 is a perfect travel companion below the TSA-approved 100W limit.
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Anker SOLIX C1000X 1800W/1056Wh portable power bank – ultra fast charge (review)
Anker SOLIX C1000X is its newest mid-capacity power bank with a 1300W fast charge and 2400W startup surge capacity.
EcoFlow 500W alternator charger. Fast power bank charge while you drive (first look)
The EcoFlow 500W alternator charger is up to 5 times faster than using a car utility socket to recharge your portable power bank. And it…
EcoFlow 400W portable solar panel is perfect for power users (review)
The EcoFlow 400W portable solar panel is its largest four-panel portable, capable of outputting up to 48V/8.33A/400W.
Rooftop solar Part 4: Was it worth it, and valuable lessons learned
Rooftop solar Part 4 is about the results six months after install of my 10 kW solar and matching 10 kWh battery. What is the…
EcoFlow Prime Day Deals
EcoFlow Prime Day deals in Australia is offering savings of up to 38% on its most popular portable power solutions. From July 9 to August…
Sun tax and rooftop solar feed-in tariffs to reduce again
A new ‘sun tax’ on rooftop solar energy production and a reduction in feed-in tariffs apply from 1 July.
Anker recalls four power banks
Anker recalls four power banks as a voluntary and precautionary measure after a potential issue was identified with the Lithium-ion cells from one manufacturer.
Demand tariff: Using too much off-peak power could see the end of cheaper rates.
Demand Tariff, likened to surge pricing that sticks around. It is becoming the norm and can substantially increase power bills.
EcoFlow EOFY Sale: Save on Portable Power for Winter Road Trips
As winter approaches, the EcoFlow EOFY sale is here with big savings on portable power. Running until June 30, this limited-time event offers up to…
VPP Part 2 – maybe not a great idea
VPP Part 2, or Virtual Power Plants using your battery to supply peak grid demand. We don’t see the appeal.
Old solar panels create a waste tsunami
Old solar panels are ending up in landfills as Australia grapples with the waste tsunami that will hit within the next ten years.
Cheaper Home Batteries Program – is it worth it?
The Government has released information on its Cheaper Home Batteries Program. This post outlines the rebate criteria and helps you assess whether installing a battery…
Solar battery con – won’t help most Aussies (update)
The truth of the solar battery con is that it only affects less than 10% of Australian households and is short on detail.
ChargeCore SafeCharge Max power banks use LiFePO4 for safety
ChargeCore SafeCharge Max power banks use LiFePO4 cells instead of Lithium-ion for increased safety and peace of mind.
Rooftop Solar spying on you – fact or fiction
Is your rooftop solar spying on you? Technically, yes, as growing evidence shows, cheap Chinese systems could do much harm.
VPP – Beware of the solar battery trap
VPP, or Virtual Power Plant, is a program where you receive a purchase discount on a new solar battery, provided you allow your grid electricity…
Planes and power banks – FAA/TSA rules enforced (Urgent update off-grid)
Planes and power banks – the 100Wh rule is now strictly enforced following a slew of Lithium-ion power bank recalls and fires.
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus 600W/286Wh portable power bank – handy to have around (off-grid)
The EcoFlow River 3 Plus 600W/286Wh portable power bank for light use in a blackout, camping or portable 240V power.
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus 1800W/1024Wh portable power bank – perfect for cyclone season (off-grid review)
The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus is a portable 1800W/1024Wh DC/AC power bank. It is great for emergency home power for the fridge, TV, and internet…
BLUETTI Handsfree 2 700W/512Wh backpack power station – great idea, well executed (off-grid review)
The BLUETTI Handsfree 2 is a backpack power station providing a 700W load and 512Wh of very portable power via its 60L backpack.
BLUETTI PV120D 120W folding solar panel – good, but (off-grid review)
The BLUETTI PV120D 120W folding solar panel will top up your portable power bank in a few hours. Here is what you need to know.
Anker 250W GanPrime 6 port – super fast and safe USB charging (off-grid)
The Anker 250W GanPrime provides six ports and up to 140W USB-C fast charging, leaving another 110W for three USB-C and two USB-C ports.
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus and RIVER 3 Plus: Stay Powered Anywhere
EcoFlow has launched two new portable power stations to help Australians stay powered at home and on the go. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus and…
