If you believe the internet, balcony or mini plug-in solar panel system sales are booming across Europe, yet there isn’t more than a whisper about them in Australia.
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From Sarking to Insulation: Hidden Solar Installation Blunders
When you get solar installed, any sub-standard work done in the roof cavity is hidden away — out of sight and out of mind — until the inevitable repercussions start to rear their ugly heads.
[Continue reading…]From Stink Pipes to Split Rafters: Avoid These Rooftop Solar Blunders
Think of me as a detective, but swap out crime scenes for rooftop and commercial solar setups. Here, the thrill isn’t in chasing down overt dangers but in uncovering the subtle, critical details often hidden in plain sight. It’s an adventure where precision meets the pursuit of an installation everyone can be proud of.
[Continue reading…]Budget EV Diaries: Running on Empty and the RAA Rescue
As I wrote last week, I’ve recently picked up a really cheap electric vehicle. Since then, I’ve been testing out the battery, mulling over why we feel the need to name cute cars… and trying out the RAA’s new emergency charging service for EVs. Oops.
[Continue reading…]Powerwall 3: What To Expect When It Arrives In Australia
Update: 16 August 2024 –Tesla Australia have launched the Powerwall 3 – read all about the launch here.
[Continue reading…]The Duck Test: When Solar Companies Wind Up
February 21, 2024 2024-02-21T16:39:59 by
At SolarQuotes, we sometimes hear stories about orphaned customers in a predicament when their installer goes bust. But this one rubs salt into the wound.
[Continue reading…]Balancing Act: Do You Need Three Batteries On A 3 Phase House?
It wasn’t so long ago that 1kW was the average size of a solar power system. Keen customers bought 1.5kW. The first 2kW job I did was on a garage full of Mercs that overlooked a winery. Fast forward just a decade and a half and 6.6kW has become the basic measuring stick for quotes, […]
[Continue reading…]I Just Bought The Cheapest Electric Car In Australia… Again
I can’t quite believe it’s been over a year since I penned an article about buying my first EV.
[Continue reading…]City Living With An EV: Charging Solutions for Those Without Driveways
Living in the city makes it hard for electric car owners without off-street parking. It’s tough to find a place to charge, dissuading many inner city dwellers from buying electric cars.
[Continue reading…]Hanwha QCELLS To Exit Australia
In a significant development for the Australian solar market, solar panel and battery importer, Hanwha QCELLS Australia – who operated in the mid to high end of the market – has let the solar industry know it will be closing its business in Australia.
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