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Need More Solar? How To Upgrade Modern Systems (Under ~12 Years Old)

solar inverters

If you’ve had solar power for a few years and found your bills are getting uncomfortably high, you could probably use more solar yield. However, as we’ll explain, it’s not as simple as plonking more panels on the roof. [Read more…]

Endeavour Energy’s New Two-Way And Free Solar Soak Tariffs

Endeavour Energy solar tariffs

NSW Distributed Network Service Provider (DNSP) Endeavour Energy is introducing two-way tariffs for solar owners starting next month. Find out how this will work and also about Endeavour’s new free “solar soak” tariff. [Read more…]

Debunking The Screams Of “Sun Tax!”

Australia's Sun Tax debunked

Export charges for solar energy in Australia have elicited some strong negative reactions and misinformation – including referring to these charges as a sun tax. [Read more…]

Upgrade Your Solar To Be Bigger & Better (And Immune To Export-Charges)

Solar panels all over a roof

image credit: Kelvin Graves – Crap Solar Facebook group

I’ve recently noticed an uptick in questions from previously satisfied solar owners. With rising prices eroding their savings, they’re looking to boost their solar yield. If you’d like more solar, read on and we’ll explain how to go about it.
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Hi-Ho Solar Silver, And Away!

Impact of solar panels on silver prices

Silver has been experiencing quite a few moments in recent times, with prices the highest they’ve been for years – and solar panel uptake is partly responsible. [Read more…]

Solar Giants Shutter Panel Manufacturing Capacity

solar panel factory

As trade protections ramp up in the USA, solar panel manufacturing is reportedly being impacted in some south-east Asian countries. [Read more…]

2024/25 NSW Solar Feed-In Tariff Guidance Published

Solar feed in tariffs: NSW

What’s on the cards for solar feed-in tariff rates in New South Wales for the new financial year? Find out here. [Read more…]

NSW Solar Battery Subsidy: Here’s What We Know 

New South Wales battery incentive

The NSW Government is launching an initiative aiming to make solar batteries more affordable for households and businesses. But those keen on grabbing an incentive will have to wait a bit before getting one installed. [Read more…]

Amber Electric’s NSW SmartShift Customers Clean Up

Amber Electric Smartshift

NSW home battery owners participating in Amber Electric’s SmartShift collectively did pretty well from recent wholesale electricity price spikes. But making the most of SmartShift is best suited to the adventurous and energy nerds. [Read more…]

Four Things You Should Check Before Your Solar Installers Leave

Welcome back to our monthly chat. I’m Pat from Southwell Solar Inspections. In my line of work, I get to chat with system owners after the solar installation team has packed up and moved on. It’s a unique chance to hear how the system is running once the initial excitement has faded.
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