Solar panel head-to-head: Jinko versus Q-Cellse
01 June 2018
Solar panels are one of the leading sources of renewable energy in Australia, and more homes and businesses are running on solar power every day. But not all so ...
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Let The Sun Shine With Solar
27 May 2018
From the Messenger Trades & Services (Stephanie Timotheou):
MORE than a million homes and businesses across Australia use solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to ...
What is solar battery storage?
26 May 2018
In recent weeks battery power storage has become a major talking point, with many politicians and media outlets declaring it will be the solution to South Austr ...
Solar System: The Solution To Rising Power Costs
12 May 2018
Homeowners wanting a long-term solution to reducing their electricity bills take note: There is still time to take advantage of government incentives to install ...
Store Power From The Sun
02 May 2018
You can now dismiss your concerns about switching to solar power and feeling it might not match your household’s power usage. Master electrician and managing di ...
Solar Choice Helps Give Power To The People
24 April 2018
South Australia is the ideal place for investing in solar panel installations with its Mediterranean-style climate of hot, dry summers and plenty of sunshine. W ...
Solar Power Upgrades to Benefit Consumers
15 April 2018
Latter day converts to grid connect PV solar power systems are now free to make upgrade choices likely to benefit them, including increased energy production. T ...
Maintain Solar to Gain Maximum Benefits
03 April 2018
Tapping into the advantages of roof-mounted solar power systems is a step forward for any household but maintaining the system to maximise your benefits is also ...
How are solar rebates changing?
22 March 2018
In 2011, and as a part of Australia’s Renewable Energy Target, small-scale Technology Certificates were introduced. STCs lower the cost of rooftop solar to hous ...
What happens if my solar system is faulty?
13 March 2018
It’s something you certainly don’t want to happen: one day, in the shower, you find there’s no hot water. And then you realise your solar panel system has probl ...
How solar energy battery storage systems work
09 March 2018
Are you considering installing solar panels but have concerns about the ins and outs of your energy usage? Perhaps you’re worried you may not use all the power ...
Adelaide Solar City Program
07 March 2018
Every now and then customers ask us about the Adelaide Solar City program.
The program was part of an Australian Government initiative in various locations arou ...
The financial benefits of ‘going solar’ for small business
26 February 2018
As an Australian business, there are plenty of reasons to go solar.
Firstly, we all know that protecting the environment is important. Because of this, many res ...
12 Questions to ask your solar installers
24 February 2018
With so many solar panel installers and suppliers claiming to have the best prices and best solar products, there are a few simple questions you can ask to sort ...
Are you getting what you paid for?
20 February 2018
What solar installers are supposed to provide their customers when completing a solar installation
A solar installation for your home can be an exciting time. Y ...
5 Reasons Why Your Solar System May Not Be Working
21 January 2018
While residential solar systems are relatively reliable, some users of solar power have experienced problems where their solar system is not working.
According ...
How to understand your solar meter reading and electricity bill
03 January 2018
With more than 160,000 homes and businesses using solar power in South Australia alone, solar energy is becoming a preferred way for Australian households to re ...
Are you affected by feed in tariff changes?
23 December 2017
Over the past few years, the government has encouraged homeowners and small businesses to opt for solar panels in order to generate most, or all, of their power ...
Three Reasons to Maintain Commercial Solar Panels
07 December 2017
To get the most out of your commercial solar panels, and to avoid the need for costly replacement down the track, it’s a good idea to hire a professional who kn ...
7 Hazards of Faulty Solar Systems
26 November 2017
Twenty percent of solar panel installations in Australia are dangerous, according to the National Electrical and Communications Association – a shocking statist ...
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