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…
Off-Grid
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…
Rooftop solar for strata (off-grid)
Rooftop solar for strata outlines the steps that Strata needs to take to install solar. There are several solar methods to choose from.
Rooftop Solar Part 3 – working as it should (off-grid)
Rooftop Solar Part 3 -- working as it should follows CyberShack's quest for the best but not cheapest solar system.
Rooftop Solar Part 2 – All you need to know before you start (off-grid guide)
Rooftop Solar Part 2 is bound to shock you by some of the cowboy practices and shoddy gear they put up on your roof. What…
ChargeCore AA and AAA Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries (off-grid review)
ChargeCore AA and AAA Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries could save you hundreds of dollars over single-use batteries.
Rooftop Solar Part 1 – where do I begin? (off-grid guide)
Rooftop Solar Part 1 is the first of a four-part series about the journey to installing rooftop solar. Do you need it? What are the…
EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 4096Wh portable power station – home backup and more (off-grid review)
The EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 is a 4096Wh semi-portable power station perfect for emergency home backup, off-grid living or disaster preparedness.
Zyron PowerPod 140W PD 3.1 4 port GaN 5 Travel Charger – Yes 140W (off-grid review)
The Zyron PowerPod 140W PD 3.1 is a 4-port travel charger capable of delivering 140W USB-C charging or 140W spread over four ports. It is…
Anker 200W 6 port GaN USB desk charger – the brute we need (off-grid)
The Anker 200W 6-port GaN USB desk charger is the brute we need for 2 x 100W charging or 6 port multi-charging.
Portable Power Stations – power on the go (Off-grid update 8/24)
Portable Power Stations are the next big thing, But there is a lot to know about these, and this guide will help you choose the…
