Australia rooftop solar installs slow as battery uptake surges

Australia’s uptake of rooftop solar is showing signs of slowing with new data revealing that little more than 205 MW of new rooftop PV capacity was added in July, just a month after installation rates dropped to their lowest point of the year. August 7, 2025 David Carroll From pv magazine Australia  While Australian households are installing solar batteries at record rates, with more than 19,500 registered in July, the uptake of new sub-100 kW PV systems has cooled with data from market analy...
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How long do residential solar batteries last?

How long do residential solar batteries last?

Multiple factors affect lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series. August 7, 2025 Ryan Kennedy In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, pv magazine reviewed the productive lifespan of residential solar panels and inverters. Here, we examine home batteries, how well they perform over time, and how long they last. Residential energy storage has become an increasingly popular feature of home solar. A recent SunPower survey of more...
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I was skeptical about big-screen laptops, but this Acer model is my new go-to for work

I was skeptical about big-screen laptops, but this Acer model is my new go-to for work

Acer Swift 16 AI ZDNET’s key takeaways The Acer Swift 16 AI is available now starting at $1,250. Its 16-inch OLED display, well-designed lightweight form, and marathon battery work together to create a laptop that feels more premium than its price would suggest. Its speakers, however, leave much to be desired, and it has its fair share of bloatware. $1,299 at Walmart$1,249.99 at Best Buy Acer’s Swift 16 AI is a thin and light laptop with a gorgeous OLED display, nice full-sized keybo...
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Eufy Smart Display E10 review: A visual home security panel

Eufy Smart Display E10 review: A visual home security panel

Skip to content Image: Michael Ansaldo/Foundry At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Displays up to four camera feeds at once No cloud, no ads, no subscription required Easy setup and intuitive interface Long battery life with flexible mounting options Cons Only works with Eufy devices No support for Alexa, Google Assistant, or third-party integrations No built-in voice assistant or smart display features Some features require the Homebase S380 NAS box Our Verdict The Eufy Smart Display E10 is...
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Amazon is selling a $53 magnetic portable charger for $25 that ‘packs a serious punch’

Amazon is selling a $53 magnetic portable charger for $25 that ‘packs a serious punch’

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MaxVolt launches smart inverter with inbuilt lithium battery

The Indian battery manufacturer has launched wall-mountable, high-efficiency inverters with inbuilt lithium battery for residential and commercial solar applications. August 6, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Image: MaxVolt Energy From pv magazine India Indian battery manufacturer MaxVolt Industries Energy has enhanced its product portfolio with the launch of a smart lithium inverter series for residential and commercial spaces. Featuring hybrid technology, this new series of inverters with built-in lithi...
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Over 400 tonnes of hazardous battery waste found at unlicensed Kedah factory, DOE seizes equiment

Over 400 tonnes of hazardous battery waste found at unlicensed Kedah factory, DOE seizes equiment

Kedah DOE director Sharifah Zakian Syed Sahab said the action was taken during an operation yesterday, which revealed the facility was operating without Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval or a valid DOE licence. — Unsplash pic Wednesday, 06 Aug 2025 10:11 AM MYT ALOR SETAR, Aug 6 — The Kedah Department of Environment (DOE) has enforced Equipment Operation Seizure (POK) provisions against a factory in the Bukit Selambau Industrial Area, Sungai Petani, suspected of conducting unlic...
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Lithium Looks Cheap—But Demand May Explode

Lithium Looks Cheap—But Demand May Explode

Irina Slav Irina is a writer for Oilprice.com with over a decade of experience writing on the oil and gas industry. More Info Premium Content By Irina Slav – Aug 05, 2025, 6:00 PM CDT Lithium prices are not reflecting actual demand trends, with some experts warning of a potential correction due to oversupply concerns and high production costs. While EV adoption and battery storage are growing, they remain expensive for mass adoption, and the market may be underestimating the demand surge,...
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The best Steam Deck power banks

The best Steam Deck power banks

In an ideal reality, power banks for the Steam Deck would not exist, and we’d all be able to play our portable PCs uninterrupted from sunrise to sunset. World peace, I imagine, would follow shortly thereafter. For now, however, there are plenty of games that will cut a Steam Deck and/or Steam Deck OLED’s battery life to a couple of hours or less, so it’s worth getting them some help – especially for lengthy travels that would deny you the use of their own chargers. Having bought several...
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Company Launches World’s First 9-Volt Battery-Flavored Tortilla Chips

Company Launches World’s First 9-Volt Battery-Flavored Tortilla Chips

By Spooky on August 5th, 2025 Category: Foods A new Dutch snack brand is trying to draw attention to itself by launching the world’s first 9-volt battery-flavored tortilla chips, a flavor most 90s kids will surely remember. If you grew up during the 1990s, you probably remember the metallic tang and slight buzz you got when you touched the metal tip of a battery with your tongue. It was a silly but very popular trend among kids back in those days, and  Dutch snack brand Rewind is betting that...
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