Cheap Solar Ads: Watch Out For The Spin

We’ve all seen the adverts on TV with used cricketers flogging cheap solar, but have you considered who’s boosting who?

Is it the retailer using the credibility of respected personalities; or are washed-up sports stars just getting their face on TV after retirement?

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Five Star Performance? How To Spot Fake Solar Reviews

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A bunch of reviews of an installer all being published at the same time can be a red flag.

Every fortnight, the SolarQuotes Vetting Council convenes to undertake a forensic analysis of the companies asking to join our list of approved installers of solar, batteries and EV chargers. The investigation pours over every clue available, including the most obvious: online reviews. But in this age of bot farms and customer incentives, how can you tell if a review is legitimate or not?

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Throwing Shade; When Great Solar Expectations Boil Over

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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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Second Hand Solar – Don’t Waste Everyone’s Time

used solar inverter

This would NOT be a good addition to your shack; in fact, Samil inverters were no good when they were new.

As solar power systems age and power prices climb, an upswing in used solar is hitting the secondhand market. But please don’t think these bargains are something you can screw to your roof and easily save a few dollars with. [Read more…]

Don’t Ignore Your Solar: Maintaining Monitoring Makes Sense

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Is your system performance within normal range? Without good monitoring, you’ll never know.

As an installer, there’s one thing I have always tried to explain to customers. You need to keep an eye on your solar. It’s not just about economics but a legal obligation in many cases. Read on while I explain why monitoring is important, how to get it, and how to keep it working. [Read more…]

When Solar Monitoring Fails: How a Simple Oversight Cost Thousands

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A year’s consumption data with a solar power system that stopped dead

Flicking through some photographs recently, I was reminded of a very expensive saga where thousands of dollars of electricity would have been saved with some free solar monitoring. Read on as we detail episode one of several expensive mistakes.

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The Top-Rated Solar Installers In Melbourne In 2024

Who are the top five solar installers servicing Melbourne in 2024? Here are the best, as rated by SolarQuotes reviewers over the past three years.

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The Solar Deposit Dilemma: How Much Can Installers Really Ask For?

 

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How much deposit can solar installers request – and does compulsory insurance apply? Find out in our state-by-state (and territory) guide. [Read more…]

The Top-Rated Solar Installers In Brisbane In 2024

Who are the top-rated solar installers in Brisbane in 2024? [Read more…]

From Wild West to Safe & Sound: The Evolution of Australian Solar

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This article is for anyone who feels nostalgic about the early days of solar. Whether you own an old system or are an installer working on one, you might be thinking about how to maintain or upgrade it. We’ll look back at the past and see how much has changed, highlighting the improvements that have made solar installations safer and more efficient over the years. [Read more…]

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