Research from property marketplace Domain shows that Victorians are willing to pay an astounding 24 per cent more for energy efficient homes that are powered by solar. The actual price premium for houses with rooftop solar and an excellent energy efficiency rating is $125,000 on average, compared to homes with no solar and a poor […]
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Electrifying your business in 2023: Steps you can take.
Electrifying everything in your business has the potential to transform your operations, improve your bottom line, enhance your environmental credentials, and improve employee and client satisfaction. Because gas and fuel prices are skyrocketing, forward-thinking Australian businesses are moving fast to fully electrify their operations, powering them with solar. Competitive advantage No matter whether you own […]
Electrifying your home in 2023. Steps you can take.
Home electrification is set to be big in 2023. That’s because Aussie homeowners are realising they can massively reduce their energy bills and carbon emissions through electrification, powered by solar. In fact, modelling shows the average household could save $5,000 a year on power and the cost of owning cars and appliances by going all-electric […]
Why solar is the best protection from surging electricity prices
The federal government’s prediction in the October 2022 budget that electricity prices will rise by 56% in the next two years has sent shockwaves through most Australian households. How much more will Australians be paying for gas and electricity? The average Australian household paid $1,434 for electricity last financial year, according to the ACCC, and […]
REC Group’s Alpha Pure Series is setting new standards in solar panel sustainability and performance
Norwegian headquartered solar panel company, REC Group, has launched the Alpha Pure Series of lead-free solar panels setting new standards for sustainable solar panel design. But not only that, the Alpha Pure Series are based on the latest solar cell technology delivering world-class levels of power performance, within an elegant, gapless pure-black design. With REC […]
How sea mist can affect solar panels
Do you live by the sea and are you thinking of installing solar panels? If so, did you know that cheaper solar panels can be highly susceptible to corrosion from sea mist? And that this corrosion can reduce the power output of solar panels by at least 6 per cent 1? The solution to sea […]
Energy conscious presents for Christmas
What better way to give this Christmas than an energy conscious present that’s fun and helps the environment? Get your family and friends hooked on saving energy with cool devices that tech-up your home and streamline your life! *Please note: links below are NOT affiliate links. We do not earn anything should you choose […]
How to choose a good split system
You’re in the market for a new split system for your home. But with so many brands to choose between, how do you pick the best split system for your needs? For starters, you’re on the right track considering split systems for your heating and cooling. Split systems are the cheapest, most energy efficient ways […]
Why the Workmanship Warranty from Specialized Solar is a Winner!
The workmanship warranty for a new solar panel system is one of the most important warranties to check before you sign on the dotted line. That’s because it covers you if there’s a problem caused by the workmanship of the installers. Because solar installers are up on your roof, drilling holes, and wiring for high […]
Solar production and consumption monitoring: Why we include it with every solar system
For most people, one of the biggest reasons to install solar panels is to save on electricity. But how do you know how much you are saving because of your solar, if you don’t have a solar monitoring system that provides you with this information? That’s why we include solar consumption monitoring, as well as […]
