A Guide to Finance for Solar and Battery Systems Want to invest in solar power or battery storage for your home, but put off by the idea of forking out the upfront costs in one lump sum? You’re not alone. The use of finance for the purchase of solar products is becoming more common for […]
Read MoreA Guide To Regulatory Changes Part 1 : Remote Disconnection & Reconnection
Considering A Solar System For Your Home? No doubt you’re already feeling confused enough after conversations with multiple solar companies – so many panel recommendations and varying quotes for inverters to mull over! Not to mention everyone claiming to be Adelaide’s best solar company or Adelaide’s number 1 solar installer. As you spend countless hours […]
Read MoreA Guide To Regulatory Changes Part 2 : Tariff Structure & Time Of Use (TOU)
Confused About Your Electricity Bill? You’re not the only one! With the latest updates to the rates structure, just when you thought you finally mastered reading your electricity bill it’s going to look different again! Fortunately there is some good logic behind the recent changes, and several benefits to make it worth your while navigating […]
Read MoreSolar Saturation, AKA Over Voltage
AKA My Inverter Keeps Tripping Off (102 ) or My inverter is only producing 50% – 80% (State 567) In this blog I’m going to address a large issue which most solar companies deal with on a regular basis. They call it Over Voltage, I call it Solar Saturation! I’ll start with a simple Q […]
Read MoreSolar Panel Design and Orientation
Which Direction Should My Solar Panels Face? If you’re thinking about investing in a solar system for your home, chances are you’re wondering where the panels will need to be installed on your property to maximise their effectiveness, and whether that decision will affect the visual street appeal of your roofline. We understand this concern, […]
Read MoreFeed In Tariff Update
History shows that May to July is that time of year where electricity retailers announce their new plans. Given this, we felt it was important to send out a message today to encourage all our customers to review their electricity contracts. Since November we have been providing information on a potential drop in Feed In […]
Read MoreWhat is a Virtual Power Plant
If you’re currently investigating solar systems or battery storage for your home, chances are you might have come across the term Virtual Power Plant. This refers to a relatively new opportunity for solar powered households to consider, so in this blog we’ll introduce the concept, highlight the pro’s and cons and give you a few […]
Read MoreCase Study: 13kW Residential Solar System
In this blog we’ll dig into the current trends we are seeing in size selection for residential solar systems and offer some insights into the key learnings from our 13kW Case Study. System Sizes Compared In our recent blog What Size Solar System Do I Need? we discuss in depth the most important considerations for making […]
Read MoreWhat Size Solar System Do I Need?
Understanding the answer to the question ‘What size solar system I should get?’ should be a high priority if you’re looking at installing solar power. With the price of panels coming down, feed in tariff rates going up, and grid electricity going up in price in recent times, the answer might surprise you! Over the […]
Read MoreTop Energy Retailers Comparison Guide
Installing a solar system for your home or business is good for the planet and your hip pocket. Win win, right? The truth is it can be easier said than done to find the best deal, with energy retailers constantly adjusting their feed in tariffs and discounts to compete with one another for your business. […]
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