Thinking about an electric vehicle?
Why solar makes buying an EV a cheap and sustainable choice. Many Aussies are now considering whether their next car purchase should be an electric vehicle (EV). It makes sense given that EV subsidies and infrastructure are becoming a higher priority for governments looking to address climate change, and the fact that more electric vehicle […]
Save the world and save money: electrify your home
Global action on climate change means governments and industry alike are taking measures to achieve a cleaner, greener, decarbonised future—but what’s the practical reality for Australians who want to create a modern, affordable and eco-friendly lifestyle? For both emissions savings, and household savings, all signs are pointing towards an all-electric future powered by rooftop solar […]
Why regular solar panel cleaning is critical: Keeping your solar system in pristine condition, Part 2
If you want your solar panels to continue to work perfectly and safely—and get the maximum possible savings on power—you need to look after your system. As we explained in Part 1 of this series, a lack of regular, skilled maintenance: Can seriously affect the performance of your solar panels, reducing energy captured Can lead […]
Keeping your solar panel system in pristine condition, Part 1: Why does maintenance matter?
Imagine buying your dream car. It’s shiny. It has that ‘new car’ smell. And, most importantly, it performs beautifully—glides along the road and gets you where you need to be, in style. You wouldn’t purchase a new car then neglect it, would you? You wouldn’t let it get it filthy, fail to get it serviced, […]
COVID-19 (Coronovirus), Government Stimulus & Solar
ACCC Calls to Scrap Solar Incentives
For the second time in as many years the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has called to end the hugely successful Federal scheme incentivising home and business owners to install solar. The renewed push to quash the incentive scheme came via their August 2019 Report – Inquiry into the National Energy Market which states that […]
Can A Smart Electricity Meter Save Me Money?
To start with it would help to answer the question ‘what is a smart meter?’. I don’t like reinventing the wheel, so I will quote my friends in the Queensland Government – ‘Digital meters (also known as advanced meters, smart meters, or type 4 meters) are electricity meters which can record electricity consumption in 30 […]
What solar panel brands I can trust?
In the tumultuous world of sifting through hundreds of brands and solar panel companies it can be very difficult knowing which brands are safe and trusted and which need to be avoided at all costs. If you are currently getting quotes from solar panel installers you may have already been quoted four or five different […]
Government Incentives for Solar Panel Installations
Solar System Finance Options
What are the common structures for financing a solar system? In the ever-growing confusion surrounding solar system payment options it may be surprising that an outright purchase of a solar system may not reflect the highest yielding returns for tax-paying businesses. We try to unpack the various methods of funding a purchase and analyse the […]
