3kW? 6.6kW? 10kW? 20kW?! What does that even mean and how many panels are needed for those sizes? How many solar panels do I really need? If you’ve ever been scratching your head after asking yourself these questions, allow me to break it all down for you!
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If you’re an Aussie with a roof full of sunshine and a shiny new EV in your driveway, there’s a smart way to make your eco-friendly wheels even greener (and cheaper!). Enter the EV energy plan, your matchmaker for guilt-free charging during the grid’s snooze fest (think midnight to 6 am). These plans slash your electricity costs while you top up your EV, using the cleanest power on the grid—a win for your wallet and the planet.
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The U.S. Solar Explosion to Implosion, Are We Next? KEY POINTS The U.S. solar market shrank by over two thirds from 2000 to 2016. Experts estimate over 1,000,000 homeowners now have orphaned systems. Attractive tax benefits and rebates bring bad actors out of the woodwork. Australia, home to some of the world’s best sunlight, has
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STCs: Your Key to Unlocking Solar Savings in Australia STCs: Everybody loves them, but why? Thinking about switching to solar but feeling lost in the jargon? Let’s shed light on one key term: Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs). They’re not buried treasure, but they could hold the key to significant savings on your solar journey. What
P-Type vs N-Type Panels: A Comparative Guide With so many different acronyms, it’s easy to get lost! In this article, we discuss the two titans of solar panel types, The “old guard” that is the P-Type and the new gen N-type “The Solar Battle Field” Imagine a battlefield, not of soldiers, but of electrons. In
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Solar Buyers Cheatsheet: Technical terms With so many different acronyms, it’s easy to get lost! In part 2 of this 3-part series, we’ll be honing-in on the many acronyms and technical terms when talking about solar. Read on to become a solar expert and avoid getting confused by a slick, cowboy solar rep! AC vs
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Andrew’s Story: How To Tackle Your Bills With the constant rate rises, it’s time to fight back! I’d like to tell a story about one of our solar architects, Andrew. Andrew lives in Cockatoo and has a 5kw solar system, his house is an all-electric home and he used to not pay too much attention
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Flexible Export Limits: The Winner & Losers. With energy rates on the rise, are dynamic exports the answer we’ve been looking for? We’ve got the inside scoop about flexible export limits coming to Victoria in as early as Q2 of 2024. With that being said, let’s look at what Flexible Export Limits are, who benefits
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The Currency Wars, From Edison to Enphase In the annals of scientific history, few rivalries have sparked as much electricity (pun intended) as the battle between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla over the war of currents. Picture the late 19th century: a time when electric power was in its infancy, and two brilliant minds clashed
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Maximising Your Solar Panel Investment: Maintenance Tips for Homeowners Congratulations on your decision to invest in solar panels! They’re a smart choice for reducing energy costs and minimizing your carbon footprint. To ensure your solar panels continue to perform optimally for years to come, a little maintenance goes a long way. In this guide, we’ll
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