Households in five Melbourne outer suburbs are installing solar panels at the fastest rate in the state. Craigieburn, Point Cook, Tarneit, Clyde North, and Truganina are the top five hotspots for solar panel installations according to data published by the Victorian Government’s Solar Homes Program. 10% of Solar Victoria rebates going to just 5 suburbs! […]
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The Future of Australia’s GreenPower Program
GreenPower is 100% renewable energy you can buy from your electricity retailer. Set up in 1997, it is a government-managed program that allows businesses and households, including renters, to tap into clean renewable energy from their retailer. Customers pay a small premium on their electricity bill which goes towards purchasing new sources of renewable energy […]
A single-phase inverter on a three-phase property. Why it works.
If you live in a property with a three-phase power connection, it’s logical to assume that you will need a three-phase solar inverter if you install solar panels. Right? Well, no… it’s wrong. You can install a single-phase solar inverter on a three-phase property. And – in many cases – a single-phase inverter will be […]
Should I wait to install battery storage?
With gaping weaknesses exposed in the Australian electricity market in recent weeks, its no surprise that demand for solar and battery storage has skyrocketed. Never before has the Australian National Electricity Market been suspended. Never before have electricity retailers told their customers to go away – or stay and be hit with a doubling of […]
Understanding the energy crisis in Australia
Australia is in the throes of an energy crisis. For a country rich in energy resources, it seems crazy. But last week the entire east coast was facing the threat of widespread blackouts and load shedding. Wholesale energy prices were soaring. Coal and gas generators were being accused of gamesmanship, holding out for higher prices. […]
Electricity prices to rise up to 19.7 per cent from July 1
Households and businesses across Australia are bracing for a massive hike in energy prices. From July 1, the benchmark price for electricity will increase by up to 19.7 per cent adding hundreds of dollars to residential electricity bills – and thousands of dollars to business bills. Gas prices are also starting to skyrocket on the […]
SolarEdge vs Enphase: Which is best for homeowners in the AusNet, United Energy and Jemena areas?
A question we are often asked is: “Which is the best solar system: SolarEdge or Enphase?”. This is a tough question to answer as both SolarEdge and Enphase are amongst the best solar power systems on the market as they optimise solar production at individual panel level (something conventional solar systems aren’t capable of). But […]
How much can you save with home battery storage?
Are you thinking about getting a solar battery? If so, you’ve probably wondered whether the savings from battery storage are worth the cost. A quality grid-connect battery with 10 to 13 kilowatt hours of usable storage capacity will set you back around $10,000 to $15,000. Government battery rebates can reduce the upfront purchase price, but […]
Solar finance: Why it’s a smart move for homeowners
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 […]
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. […]
