Building a new home? Did you know that you can now apply for a solar panels rebate and interest-free loan whilst your home is under construction? And did you also know that, when combined, the rebate and the loan could cut the upfront cost of your solar panels system by up to $2,800? On this […]
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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 […]
New community solar program for Brimbank
We found that Specialized Solar was the obvious first choice Solar Retailer and Installer for Brimbank Community Solar. Quality is everything when it comes to solar; that’s quality of components, quality of installation and quality of customer service. We’re confident that Specialized Solar & Electrical provides top-notch quality on all counts, combined with warranties that […]
Could solar panels ever get to 1000 watts per panel?
The improvement in solar panel technology continues in leaps and bounds. Every year, solar panels are becoming more powerful, with a higher wattage per panel. Ten years ago, the average power rating of a solar panel was 250-270 watts. Three years ago, the most powerful residential solar panels in the world were just reaching 350 […]
Aussie start-up breaks solar cell efficiency world record
The solar panels installed on your roof may soon be from an Australian start-up solar technology company that’s beating world records for solar cell efficiency. Sydney-based SunDrive was founded in a garage by two UNSW graduates in 2015 – Vince Allen and David Hu. Today, SunDrive is backed by billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes and the Australian […]
New community solar program for Brimbank
Cutting electricity bills and CO2 emissions whilst helping the local community – that’s the concept of a new solar initiative for Brimbank households and businesses. Brimbank Community Solar is a joint program of Brimbank City Council and solar community specialist More Australian Solar Homes (MASH) which is run by the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance (CVGA), […]
Renovate or Rebuild: Episode 7 Recap
Episode 7 Recap: Renovate or Rebuild Renovate or rebuild a family home in the delightful bayside suburb of Black Rock in Melbourne? That’s the topic of Episode 7 of new reality TV series Renovate or Rebuild. Homeowners Kylie and Andrew are torn between the amazing designs put to them by Victorian Team Renovate – Jesse […]
How to beat the solar price rise
Prices for solar power systems are set to rise by 15-20% in the New Year due to a reduction in the Federal Government solar incentive, the Chinese energy crisis and looming solar panel shortages. Whilst the pricing pressures from China may settle down with a correction at some point next year, there is no guarantee […]
Renovate or Rebuild
Episode 7: Special Guest from Specialized Solar Who doesn’t want to have a beautiful home that works well and has low energy bills? The big question for Aussie homeowners is how to make that happen. Do you renovate or is it better to knock down and start from scratch? A new reality TV show answers […]
Victorians to Benefit from Battery Rebate Change
Victorian homeowners can now apply for a battery rebate – worth up to $3,500 – at the same time as they install solar panels. This is excellent news for battery customers. Before 8 October, would-be battery owners had to first get their solar system installed before they could apply for the rebate. This caused delays […]
