If you have a home battery installed in a garage, carport or driveway, chances are it will be behind a bollard. While Australian regulatory standards call for “protection”, here’s some better ways to abide by the rules.
Cheap Bollards For Batteries Are Bollocks
Batteries Aren’t The Only Way To Store Your Solar
Solar used to be simple; but in todays frenetic world, energy rates change by the hour, so managing your consumption is more important than ever.
Read on while we explain how you can make best use of different options for energy storage, and the smart technology to automate it.
Winter Sucks Money Up The Chimney
If, like me, you own a character home, it’ll have some unused and outdated features which need dragging into this century.
In this article, we’ll be looking at ways to deal with chimneys, because with the cost of energy these days, nobody needs a gaping hole in their house.
Flat By Tea Time: Why A Small Battery Is A Big Problem
Having noticed a few different hardware retailers and grocery shops making moves into the home battery market, it seems prudent to point out the pitfalls of cheap small systems.
Recently we detailed why bigger isn’t always better, but this time around I’d like to explain how we arrive at just right.
Smart Energy Needs Smarter Customers
Recently the Smart Energy Council held a conference in Adelaide and by all accounts it was a roaring success, much like the battery incentive that’s currently driving the whole solar industry.
When the SEC said they were looking for industry experts to offer some insight, I figured they’d emailed me by mistake, but I went along anyway with some images to riff off of and enough notes to wing it for 15 minutes of fame.
How To Use The Rebate To Expand Your Battery
The federal battery rebate isn’t just for new home battery systems: it can also be used to expand existing batteries. Here’s how to do it.
How To Slam The Door On Winter With DIY Glazing
French doors might be fashionable, but along with glass sliding doors they’re an open invitation for winter to walk right into your house. Here’s how to seal them up and refuse to let cold weather in when it comes knocking.
Don’t Blow Your Rebate On A Battery That’s Too Big To Fill
On the back of the federal rebate, huge batteries are on sale for bargain prices. There’s a catch to many of these deals however: you can’t possibly hope to actually charge these monster batteries to capacity as they are paired with completely inadequate inverters. Here’s what to watch out for.
Electricians Have The Power To Resist Battery Rebate Scams
The launch of the battery rebate means there’s more work than ever for the industry. Instead of taking advantage of customers as happened with the solar rebate, installers should realise they now have the power to refuse to work with dodgy operators and poor quality brands.
How To Stop Winter From Breaking In Through The Window
Seeing your curtains sway gently in response to the afternoon breeze is a romantic word picture, like watching the house breathe. Until I tell you there’s a storm outside, and the windows are shut. The horrifying reality is that the cold wind is inside the house with you.
Here’s some simple fixes I’m making this winter to stop the chill from breaking in via poorly-insulated windows.
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