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February 2020
How Community Battery Projects Help Us Take a Step Towards a Greener Future
There has been big news in the solar energy sector this week with the announcement of a group of new community battery projects which works to incorporate battery storage into the existing energy grid. The announcement of this new project has great implications for the future of solar energy in Western Australia, but firstly let’s […]
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February 2020
Why Holding Off Installing Solar is Harming Your Budget
All homeowners experience the dread of paying electricity bills, which often feel like they just continue to get higher. Aside from implementing energy saving initiatives in your home, installing a solar PV system is one of the best investments you can make to reduce the cost of your electricity bills. Will Solar Become Cheaper? In […]
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February 2020
How Solar Can Prevent Your Bill From Spiking During Summer
While summer has many great qualities, one thing most do not look forward to is the spike in our electricity bills. It’s during this season when we tend to significantly increase the use of air conditioners. With several scorching hot days in a row, households can find they’ve kept their AC on for days at […]
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January 2020
Bigger and Better: The Tesla Powerwall 2
In 2015, Tesla Motors introduced their first-generation Tesla Powerwall; the first battery product of the Tesla brand, which has since transformed the home energy storage market. A year on from the release of the original Tesla Powerwall, Tesla has introduced a new generation of Powerwall – The Tesla Powerwall 2. The company has significantly improved […]
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January 2020
SunPower Launches Equinox Storage
SunPower has recently launched its newest product in the U.S – The SunPower Equinox™ system. The Equinox™ is SunPower’s fully integrated solar and storage solution that provides the convenience of having a reliable solar system and battery in one. This is the company’s first leap into battery storage, and it looks promising. Although still only […]
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January 2020
Solar Energy: Is It a Solution for Climate Change?
We all know that global temperatures are rising. Despite that however, things still seem to be moving at a gradual pace. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), in 2018 we still had until 2030 to cut our carbon emissions by 45% and keep global temperatures from rising above 1.5°C. However, plans may […]
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January 2020
Why Do So Many Solar Companies Go Bankrupt?
The “Solar Boom” The solar industry in 2020 is booming. It looks vastly different compared to its situation 10 years ago. From dramatic price drops in the last decade, to the improved manufacturing process, solar is becoming much more affordable and well-received amongst homeowners and businesses. The “solar boom” is especially evident in Australia. By […]
