There’s never a dull moment in the solarcoaster, but a GroWatt manager took things up a notch last week by getting themselves arrested after a dalliance with the Clean Energy Council (CEC).
About Anthony BennettAnthony joined the SolarQuotes team in 2022. He’s a licensed electrician, builder, roofer and solar installer who for 14 years did jobs all over SA - residential, commercial, on-grid and off-grid. A true enthusiast with a skillset the typical solar installer might not have, his blogs are typically deep dives that draw on his decades of experience in the industry to educate and entertain. Read Anthony's full bio.
Supply Charges Are Rising, But Off Grid Still Doesn’t Make Cents
With the recent rises in fixed daily charges, the retail price of electricity means a lot of people are going off.
I understand the anger – I’m paying it too – but I have to reiterate the answer isn’t going off grid.
Vale Sam Neill: Solar Scientist
News broke yesterday that Sam Neill has passed away suddenly, and it’s spurred me to write a quick post.
The acclaimed actor was a man of many incredible talents, but a solar scientist? Who knew!
EV Charging In The Rain: Here’s How To Do It Right
Water and electricity don’t mix, but puddles are appearing in all sorts of places right now.
Can we keep rainwater out of EV charging plugs? Yes, but not without some attention to detail. [Read more…]
Grinding Roof Tiles Leaves A Giant Solar Mess
You might have noticed that grinding artificial stone kitchen benchtops was banned in 2024.
Health and safety laws have caught up with the silica dust created when grinding cement products, and for solar installation that means dry grinding tiles is no longer acceptable. [Read more…]
Is Your Home Battery Warm Enough To Survive Winter?
This winter solstice has just rolled by, and while the days will be getting longer, the season is far from past.
While the conditions persist, it’s worth checking in on your battery to see how it’s coping with the cold.
Do You Have The Right Inverter For 3 Free Hours Of Power?
SolarQuotes customer Louise Potgieter invested in a home battery system expecting to cut her bills down to size. She went on holiday, only to return to an unpleasantly large bill. She’s written about what happened, what to look out for, and how the right inverter paired with a 3 free hours of power plan solved the predicament.
Don’t Let Mice Nest In Your Home Battery This Winter
Is your battery warm and cosy this winter? Yes, it probably is.
This means it could be a very attractive house for a mouse, so be warned – rodents are terrible for electrical installations, and a mouse plague is currently chewing its way through Australia.
[Read more…]
We Need To Put A Price On Used Solar
Solar has a bit of a waste issue presently. With extraordinary growth in both installations and system size, millions of panels are set to come off the roof in the next few years.
So, can we solve the problem? Yes, with just one word, pricing.
Fox ESS Seems Good Value, But Watch Out For The Shonks
SolarQuotes is forever fielding questions from punters about quality of both hardware and installation, but recently we’ve seen a huge amount of interest in one fast-rising player.
So are Fox ESS batteries any good? I’ll give them a qualified yes and outline why in this article.
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