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June 2019
Top 10 Environment & Climate Change Documentaries on Netflix
These inspiring, educational and visually captivating documentaries will certainly motivate you to act on climate change. We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 environmental documentaries to check out on Netflix (in no particular order): A Plastic Ocean: 8/10 IMDb A Plastic Ocean is an adventure documentary shot on more than 20 locations over the […]
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June 2019
Why Winter is a Great Time to Install Solar
While temperatures may be dropping, clear skies are a staple of an Australian winter. To find out why this makes Australia’s winters a great time to install a solar PV system on your roof, read on. Great Weather While for those living in a rainy country like England it can be difficult to install […]
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May 2019
Important Takings from ABC’s 7.30 Report: Safety in Australia’s Solar Industry
The ABC current affairs show, 7.30, aired a segment on the safety standards in the Australian solar industry on Monday 27th May. The program reported on the potentially tens of thousands of badly installed and unsafe solar systems on rooftops. It’s a concerning reality, but it’s important to note that this has originated primarily from […]
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May 2019
Which Household Appliances Use the Most Energy?
Spiking electricity bills are something we are all affected by. Domestic energy rates have risen substantially over the past decade, and it can often feel like they just keep getting higher. Electricity price rises are due to a few factors, such as maintenance and upgrades to infrastructure, increased charges by electricity retailers for billing customers […]
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May 2019
Off-grid Essentials
Off-grid living is beginning to become a favourable concept amongst homeowners. In Australia alone, the number of homes in rural and urban areas that are completely off-the-grid are continuing to grow as efficient and reliable systems are now available to support the lifestyle. Many people feel the cost of connecting to the grid is prohibitive […]
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April 2019
Tracking Your Energy Usage: The Best Apps Available on the Market
One of the many ways you can make your home more energy efficient is through tracking and measuring your energy usage. Tracking your energy use over an extended period can help you identify your consumption habits, which you can use as a basis to set new goals to become more energy efficient and save money. […]
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April 2019
What Size Solar System Do I Need?
Once you’ve decided to invest in solar, there are a few things you’ll need to consider. One of the first and most important decisions will be what size system to install. Below is a guide to help you understand what size system is best suited to meet your electricity requirements and future energy goals. Energy […]
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April 2019
New Release: 330W HiKu Canadian Solar Split Cell Panels
Canadian Solar is a leading global manufacturer of solar modules in 90 countries. With over 32GW of solar modules deployed around the globe since 2001, Canadian Solar is at the forefront of solar cell technology. Canadian Solar continues to invest in research and development, recently launching a new panel as part of their Super […]
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April 2019
How to Maximise Your Solar Savings
As solar power is derived from the sun, it makes sense to be maximising your energy usage during the day when the sun is shining. Using majority of your solar power as it’s generated rather than sending it back to the grid for a feed-in tariff will provide you with the best savings. Feed-in Tariffs […]
