Save the trees? What about saving the solar panels? Dare I say it, I like trees even more than solar panels, and that’s a hell of a lot. But in a cruel twist of irony, it’s obvious they are not compatible bedfellows. [Read more…]
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Your ‘Right To Light’: Solar Panel Overshadowing Rules By State
Overshadowing of solar panels by new neighbouring developments is a recurring problem that some SolarQuotes readers have first-hand experience with. This is an issue that’s not going away soon. It’s only getting worse as our cities grow. [Read more…]
Why Solar Installers Hate Tiled Roofs
You can see from the dirt, this isn’t a fresh break, it’s just a typical tile failure.
You’d be silly to build a house with a tiled roof.
I can’t make it any simpler, but as we explore more subjects in the series of how to talk to builders, hopefully I can explain the many reasons why tiles make a poor choice for solar roofing. [Read more…]
Why Your EV Charger Matters More Than You Think
I recently answered a query from an excited soon-to-be EV driver looking to set themselves up with the necessary gear for electric car charging. [Read more…]
Solar Panel Efficiency: Budget Brands No Longer Playing Catch-Up
The solar industry is undergoing a seismic shift. Gone are the days when only premium brands like Sunpower dominated the solar panel efficiency charts. Budget Chinese brands are not only catching up but in some cases, surpassing their high-end counterparts. [Read more…]
There’s No Such Thing As A Badly Oriented Roof For Solar
1.85kW left vs 10.85kW right
In Australia, the ideal solar panel orientation to maximise annual energy yield is north. If you’ve been holding back on solar power because your roof’s orientation is east, west or even south, it’s time to reconsider. [Read more…]
Solar Panel Insurance: The Good, The Bad & The Exclusions
Insuring your new rooftop solar power or battery system can provide peace of mind. It’s a simple process to pay the premium, but what happens in the unlikely event of a claim? Will the insurance company be equally as keen to hand over the cash? [Read more…]
Copper Hot Water Systems & Solar: A Timeless Combination
Finally, something that’s genuinely German in the solar industry… sheet copper is no longer made in Australia, sadly.
If we’ve noticed anything of late in the SolarQuotes office, it’s that water heating isn’t just a mundane task; it’s a subject passionately debated and deeply entrenched. Who would have thought? [Read more…]
A Battery Without Solar Can Be Worth It in WA, But Only Just
Basking in sunlight from dawn to dusk, Western Australia is a great place for solar panels. But not everyone can install solar, which got me thinking. Is WA a great place for batteries without solar panels? [Read more…]
Talking Solar To Builders – We Need Better Thinking From the Roof Down
As a qualified solar electrician, roof plumber, licensed contractor and supervisor, I have seen the ugly truth behind Australian roofs first-hand. [Read more…]
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