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. […]
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Massive rebates for Victorians upgrading from an old electric hot water system to a heat pump
Victorian households can get up to $3,720 in rebates for upgrading an inefficient electric hot water system to an energy-efficient heat pump hot water system. Ditching your old electric hot water system and switching to a heat pump gets you more rebates than if you were switching from gas hot water to a heat pump. […]
Is it worth installing Solar on my commercial premises?
Many people are surprised when they learn that the business case for commercial solar is often better than for residential solar. Most homeowners can achieve a payback on their solar panel system of between three to five years. For businesses – particularly those that operate 9 to 5 – the payback can be as quick […]
Lucky Central Victorian Households Can Go Bigger with Solar
Do you live in the Melbourne western suburbs or central and western Victoria? Are you considering installing solar panels? If so, there’s something you need to know. It’s a little known rule set by Powercor, the company that owns the electricity poles and wires in your area. The rule is that there is no limit […]
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. […]
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 […]
