Maximizing the amount of sunshine hitting your solar panels is the aim of every solar owner. That’s why solar trackers are so appealing. Solar trackers work in a similar way to sunflowers. A sunflower slowly turns its face to follow the sun, and a solar tracker does the same – allowing the panels to always […]
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Energy guzzlers in your home and how to tackle them
With gas and electricity prices going through the roof, tackling the energy guzzlers in your home is more important than ever. This blog explains what the top five energy guzzlers are in most Victorian homes – and what you can do about them. 1. Heating and cooling Up to 40% of household energy bills Heating […]
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 […]
Passive versus active cooling of solar inverters: which is best?
A solar inverter contains complex electronics that handle the conversion of DC electricity from solar panels to AC power for use in your home. And, like anything electronic, a solar inverter doesn’t like getting too hot. That’s why solar inverters need to be installed in a sheltered location, ideally on a south-facing wall or in […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
