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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Solar panel degradation refers to when a solar panel loses its power output over time. Often this period is measured against the products lifetime. While solar panel degradation is not ideal, a good quality solar panel will have low degradation rates that won’t affect the performance of your system too greatly. On average, a quality […]
Solar has many benefits, but Commonwealth Bank have just given us one more to celebrate. Commonwealth Bank of Australia home loan customers can apply for a $500 cashback just for installing solar and making their home more energy efficient. This offer is available to Commonwealth Bank of Australia customers who already have a system, or […]
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