Posts By Anthony Bennett On SolarQuotes

About Anthony Bennett

Anthony 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.

Inverters Don’t Stick To The Script: Neither Should Customer Support

Modern solar power systems are becoming complex beasts, so it’s more important than ever that you have the best possible support behind the product you buy. Read on as we share a masterclass in customer service from Fronius.

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Surviving 43°C: A Quick Fix for Struggling Air Conditioners

heatwave air conditioning
I know it sounds like clickbait, but honestly, there is one simple trick that will help your refrigerative air conditioner cope with very hot days.

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Too Old For Solar? Not A Chance

Solar power and hot water on a roof

Since 2008 for this installation

Perhaps it’s a function of the ludicrous property market, but Australians all seem to obsess about return on investment these days. Some people say they’re too old to install solar power, but I’d like to explore why it’s always a good idea, no matter what stage of life you’re at.

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Second Life Solar: Making The Most Of Used Panels

1kW solar array with solar hot water
If you’re replacing a small system with a bigger and better one, what does an ethical way to dispose of your old equipment look like? Read on while we detail a couple of ways old solar can still lead a useful life.

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Concerns Swirl Around Bunnings’ Troubled EV Charger Rollout

Bunnings EV charger equipment

Bunnings EV charger displays, photo posted November 19th 2024

It seems you can buy just about anything at Bunnings these days, with EV charging systems the latest addition to the ever-growing hardware store. [Read more…]

The Dangers Of Giant Commercial Panels On Domestic Roofs

commercial solar panels on a domestic roof

Recently I’ve seen a stirring in the solar marketplace. Big solar systems are great but the trend to giant oversized panels must be nipped in the bud. Please read on while I explain why commercial and industrial products don’t belong on domestic roofs.

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Tiny EV Beats Legendary Landcruiser in Off-Road Challenge


The petrol proponents and diesel diehards reckon you can’t take EVs off-road. SolarQuotes has news for them. [Read more…]

Throwing Shade; When Great Solar Expectations Boil Over

solar power yield graph

Circled in red, hot water consumption should be under the solar curve

In this story, we’ll outline a great quality system, expertly installed and supported by an exceptional solar company, then a saga of customer complaints, despite the system performing better than promised.

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Avoid EV Cable Carnage: Tips for Keeping Charging Simple and Safe

Charging your car involves cables, so we’ve gathered a few hints and really useful tricks for managing the situation without accidentally killing someone. [Read more…]

How to Stop Your Power Company Locking You Out Of Your Own EV Charger

EV charger locked out

Image credit to Nigel from JNA Electrical who was there to rescue this customer and get them up to standard.

It’s come to our attention recently that at least one customer has found his EV charger isolated, locked out, and served with a defect notice after a visit from his local electricity network, Energex. [Read more…]

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