For a long time now Australia has been drawing closer to the day when home batteries will pay for themselves. With the announcement of South Australia’s battery subsidy scheme we know that day will soon come — unless the scheme’s lack of competition prevents battery prices from falling enough. [Read more…]
The Gigawatt Project Reviewed: Solar For Rented Roofs
The Gigawatt Project is a Queensland company that helps put solar panels on the roofs of rental properties. They give tenants some of the savings from rooftop solar power while giving landlords a good enough return to make installing it worthwhile. In Queensland the Gigawatt Project can:
- Install a solar power system.
- Monitor tenant electricity use.
- Bill tenants for solar electricity they use at a rate less than the cost of grid electricity. The bill is paid to the landlord.
SA Battery Rebate: Examining The Scant Details Released So Far
As part of their election campaign the the South Australian Liberal Party promised to provide a $100 million home battery subsidy. Five months after victory they have released information outlining the subsidy scheme that will: [Read more…]
Tindo Solar Claim Spectacular Reliability: 3 Failures From 240,000 Sold
If you are in the market for some Australian made solar panels then I have great news for you. It involves Tindo Solar as they are the only Australian manufacturer of panels. If someone selling any other brand of panels says or suggests they were made in Australia, be super suspicious about that. [Read more…]
New Battery Safety Guide: What’s The Crack?
In July 2018 the “Best Practice Guide: Battery Storage Equipment — Electrical Safety Requirements” was published. This was a momentous event in the history of battery safety guides and I can remember exactly where I was when I heard the news. I was in Australia1. Before this day there was no specific product safety guide covering lithium home batteries. But now, in our time of need, it is here. [Read more…]
Budget Solar: How To Save Money While Avoiding Disaster
I’ve covered a lot of ground in various articles I’ve written for the SolarQuotes blog. But one thing I’ve never delved deeply into is the fundamental nature of the human soul. Perhaps because at some level we fear the stark dichotomy that dwells inside us. Within every human being there is a fundamental struggle between the desire to spend big and buy nice things and the desire to cheap out and save a few bucks. [Read more…]
Victoria Solar Rebate Update — Get Your Fresh Details Here!
Victoria’s Solar Homes rebate program was announced on Sunday and this article I wrote on it was published yesterday. Since then fresh information has come to light on the State Government’s Solar Victoria site. This article covers what’s new including details on a $1,000 solar hot water rebate. [Read more…]
Victorian Solar Rebate Explained: Up To 50% off Solar – Starting Now
Hey, Victorians! Listen up! If you want solar panels your state government has just made things fantastic for you. They will now cover up to half the cost of a new solar power system. [Read more…]
Death Match: Origin Solar Flex Leasing Vs. Buying Your Own System
This is Thunderdome.
Two methods of putting solar on your roof enter.
One method leaves.
Today’s deathmatch is between Origin Energy’s Solar Flex leasing agreement and Private Ownership! [Read more…]
Is AGL’s ‘Solar Savers’ 20c Feed-In Tariff A Good Deal?
If I were to ask:
“Would you like a 20 cent feed-in tariff for the electricity your solar system sends into the grid?”
Chances are at least some of you would reply:
“A whole 20 cents? That’s more than what I’m getting now, so yeah, baby! Yeah!”
Currently Raging Debates: