Gippsland Solar’s Andrew McCarthy and a fascinating insight into the solar transition in the Latrobe Valley, the heart of Victoria’s brown coal industry.
Posted in Ask Our Expert, Solar
Looking for energy independence? Make your solar smarter
As rooftop solar uptake increases, and the cost of batteries decreases, integrating smart management and storage can boost energy independence dramatically.
Posted in Ask Our Expert, Energy Efficiency, Software/Gadgets, SolarTagged BMS, energy management, inverter, smart energy, SolarEdge
Solar Insiders Podcast November 15
Australia has just enjoyed its biggest month ever, but it could have been even stronger if it were not for China’s appalling air pollution.
Posted in Ask Our Expert, SolarSolar Insiders Podcast September 6
Solar jumps 6GW benchmark; and why, some solar mea-culpas, and some crazy stories that illustrate why consumers struggle to understand their energy needs.
Posted in Ask Our Expert, SolarGoing virtual – not off grid – the solution to 21st Century power
Consumers want to take back control of their power supply, but is going off grid really the best use of solar and storage?
Posted in Ask Our Expert, Battery/Storage, Software/Gadgets, SolarTagged off-grid, virtual power plant
CEC gets ruthless on solar panel quality
Publication of an updated list of approved solar panels which saw an incredible 76% of solar brands no longer listed as approved for use in Australia.
Posted in Ask Our Expert, SolarResidential rooftop solar PV prices at record lows in Australia
Average residential solar system prices for September 2016 have matched the all-time low seen in December of last year.
Posted in Ask Our Expert, Featured ProfessionalTagged PV, solar
How residential demand tariffs could add $1000s to your bill
As residential demand tariffs are rolled out around Australia, we take a look at what they are, how they works, and why many households should avoid them at all costs.
Posted in Ask Our Expert, Energy Efficiency, Other Renewables, TariffsTagged Demand Tariffs, electricity, electricity bill, south australia, Victoria
Living off-grid in Australia’s tropical north: Tips from a long-term Daintree resident
A well designed off-grid solar and battery storage system can supply most households' needs easily, even in Australia's tropical north. But some know-how is needed.
Posted in Ask Our Expert, Battery/Storage, Energy Efficiency, Software/Gadgets, SolarTagged battery storage, energy efficiency, off-grid homes, solar plus storage, solar PV
Buying emission offsets has just become easier, and cheaper
With the UN now trading carbon offsets, how can you become a voluntary abater? We road-test the options.
Posted in Ask Our Expert, Energy EfficiencyTagged climate change, climate targets, energy solutions