Key Components of a Solar / Solar & Battery System
Solar Panels (convert sunlight to DC electricity)Inverters (convert DC to AC electricity, DC to AC or Both)M ...
How a Solar System Works
1. Solar panels generate electricity
Solar panels capture sunlight and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity. This type of ...
How Battery Systems Work
What a battery does
A home battery stores energy so it can be used later. Most commonly, this energy is generated during the day from ...
18 Months with Amber
Robbie’s set and forget experience with wholesale energy
Eighteen months ago, I re joined Amber Electric, and like most of my good and ba ...
Jargon Guide: Key Solar Terms Explained
Before we diving too deep into the solar or battery space, it’s helpful to understand a few common solar terms you’ll s ...
South Australia's Flexible Exports Program
South Australia is a global leader in rooftop solar adoption. With so many households now generating their own clean ...
What’s a VPP?
A VPP, or Virtual Power Plant, is a network of home batteries connected to a central control system. Instead of operating completely independentl ...
How Heat Pumps Work – And Why They’re Changing Hot Water in Australia
Heating water accounts for up to 25% of household energy use in Australia, making it one ...
Understanding Solar Energy Systems
Overview
Solar systems convert sunlight into electricity to power homes and businesses. Any unused energy can be exported ...
The Decline of Solar Feed-In Tariffs
Solar feed-in tariffs (FiTs) have been steadily decreasing, with further declines on the horizon. When the generous 60c/ ...