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October 2019
Benefits of East and West-facing Panels
One of the key things to consider when planning to install a solar PV system for your home is the placement of the panels. Just as selecting the right solar panel is important, so is the position and placement on your roof. Due to the nature of the suns’ movement throughout the day, there are […]
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October 2019
How Do Solar Batteries Work?
A solar battery is a battery that stores energy from a solar PV system. The system’s panels absorb energy from the sun and convert it to electricity which then passes through the inverter for your home to use. A battery is an additional component that can allow you to store energy produced from your panels […]
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September 2019
Performance Warranty Vs. Product Warranty
Warranties are a manufacturer’s way of protecting their customers by ensuring them that they have invested in a non-faulty and quality-performing product that will serve them in the long-run. These also guarantee customers that the manufacturer will be responsible if they have purchased a defective product. As with any appliance or equipment you purchase as […]
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September 2019
Updates on The South Australian Home Battery Scheme
On October last year, the South Australian Liberal Government launched a Home Battery Scheme to give 40,000 households access to a state-subsidised solar battery system. The scheme will provide a $100 million worth of subsidised solar battery systems, with individual subsidies capping at $6,000, and is the biggest government incentive for batteries to date. The […]
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September 2019
How Much of a Solar Panel Can Be Recycled?
Certain parts of solar panels are, in fact, recyclable. Silicon-based panels and thin-film panels need to be recycled in separate schemes. Both have glass as their heaviest component, but 95% of the glass components in silicon-based panels are the most reusable. The silicon particles will then be broken down using acid and are now ready […]
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September 2019
SunPower Second Quarter 2019 Financial Update
While there has been some talk within the solar industry that SunPower wasn’t doing well financially, their financial update for the second quarter of 2019 certainly says otherwise. SunPower returned to profitability in the second quarter, with a net profit of $121.5 million. Shares have increased by 300% this year, increasing from $5 per share […]
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September 2019
Why Spring is a Great Time to Install Solar
With the warmer weather finally on its way, more and more people are starting to consider if they should install a solar PV system on their home or business. So why is spring such a great time to install solar? Let’s find out. 1) Peak Solar Production Spring is the second best season for solar […]
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August 2019
Updates on the Victorian Solar Rebate
In August last year, the Labor Government in Victoria launched a $1.3 billion solar rebate package that will be of assistance to households who wish to have their own solar PV systems installed. Those with a combined income of less than $180,000 and living in a home worth $3 million or under are qualified for […]
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August 2019
How Can You Save More Than You Spend on Solar?
With electricity prices at an all time high, finding solutions to reduce energy bills is at the top of the list for many homeowners and businesses looking to save money. It’s no secret that solar power is one of the most effective ways you can reduce your power bill. In 2019, more than 15% of […]
