Have you thought about getting solar panels on your home, but you’re put off by the cost? Would you prefer to keep your cash in the bank rather than spend it on solar? Are you concerned about rising electricity bills, but not sure what to do about it? Fair enough too. A solar panel system […]
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The All-Electric Future Home
As our economy moves forward to ever greater use of renewable energy, what of our homes? What choices can we make to ensure our homes are greener and cheaper to run? Solar is a great starting point. A quality rooftop solar panel system provides the infrastructure to get your home running on clean renewable energy. […]
Reverse-cycle air conditioning: the cheapest, greenest way to heat and cool your home
Is heating and cooling your home costing you a small fortune? Did you know that inefficient heating and cooling systems can account for up to 40 per cent of your annual power bill? The cheapest way to heat and cool your home these days is with an efficient reverse-cycle air conditioning system, also known as […]
Victorians can now get rebates for solar panels and hot water heat pumps
The Victorian Government has announced an expansion of the Solar Homes Program enabling homeowners to access rebates for both solar panels and solar hot water or high-efficiency electric heat pumps. Previously, homeowners could only access either the solar panels rebate or the solar hot water rebate. Now, households can apply for both – and it […]
Future proof your new solar system
If you’re buying a solar panels system, you want to know it’s future-proof. It’s always hard to predict the future, particularly when it comes to energy. All you can do is look at technology trends and consider how relevant they may be to your situation. In the future, it’s likely that more and more homes […]
AC vs. DC coupled batteries
If you’re shopping around for solar battery storage, chances are you’ve come across the terms AC-coupled and DC-coupled batteries. To the layperson, these terms can be confusing. However, knowing what they mean is important if you want to be sure you’re getting the right battery for your home. In this blog: What is AC and […]
Why install solar on your rental property?
Thanks to generous government rebates and tax incentives, as well as falling solar prices, the economic rationale for installing solar panels on rental properties has never looked so good. For landlords, installing a rooftop solar system on your rental property is a great way to increase the value of your asset and improve your rental […]
What size solar panel system do I need to charge my EV?
On this post, we show you how to work out the size solar panel system you’ll need to charge your electric vehicle, or EV, from home. The good news is that working this out is simple. Once you’ve got a handle on how the method works, you’ll find it a quick and useful way to […]
Tesla Solar Tiles. Are they ever coming?
In 2016 when Elon Musk launched his revolutionary concept for solar tiles, it captured the imagination of homeowners everywhere, including in Australia. In case you didn’t know, Tesla solar tiles are a roofing material that also produces solar electricity. And they look pretty fabulous. Back in 2016, the question was: When can I get them? […]
What size solar panel system should I get for my home?
Ten years ago, the average size residential solar system was around 2.6kW (approx. 13 panels at 200 watts per panel). Today it’s around 6.6kW (approx. 17 panels at 390 watts per panel). Industry projections are for the average size to increase to 10kW or more. In fact, that’s happening already. Look around and you’ll see […]