In the quest for a sustainable future, understanding our energy consumption is crucial. As we transition to renewable energy sources, solar power has emerged as a leading contender. However, to be truly ‘solar savvy’, we must first understand our energy consumption patterns, particularly in relation to household appliances. In today’s world, household appliances are not […]
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Buyers pay more for solar-powered energy efficient homes
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 […]
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 […]
What’s the best way to upgrade to a bigger solar system?
With electricity prices rising, many people with older solar panel systems are thinking about upgrading. Whilst a few years ago, a 3kW, 4kW or even 5kW solar system would have seemed like the ideal size, today it’s definitely on the small side. In 2022, the average size solar power system installed on Australian homes is […]
Independent inspectors and your new solar system. What you need to know.
The rules and regulations governing solar system safety have tightened up significantly in the last few years. Even in the last six months, new regulations have come into force which raise the bar yet again. Ultimately, this is good news for solar owners as it means their new solar power system will be compliant with […]
Do I need to upgrade my switchboard?
Your switchboard is the electrical hub of your home. It controls the distribution of electricity from power sources to your appliances via electrical circuits. A switchboard works away in the background. Most people don’t take much notice of it. We come home, switch on the lights, and expect everything to work. But spending a few […]
Small electricity retailers “begging” customers to leave. What this means for you.
Smaller electricity retailers are telling their customers to go elsewhere or face a doubling of prices. In the last month, tens of thousands of Australian households and businesses have received a letter from their electricity retailer literally “begging them” to go away. The CEO of one retailer – Electricityinabox – wrote to customers saying “only […]
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. […]
Consumption monitoring. Why you should demand it with your solar.
You’re keen to get solar panels installed and excited about the prospect of getting your electricity bills down. But how will you know how much your system is saving you once it’s installed? Knowing that your solar panels are generating electricity is a good start. And knowing how much electricity they’re producing is nice too. […]
