Pricing for fully installed home solar power systems remained above the $1 per watt mark on average in January 2023 in each Australian state. [Read more…]
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Trina Solar Panel Warranties: Deep Dive
Image: Midjourney “bearded man drowning in a sea of warranty documents”
Trina Solar: A Company That Acts Better Than Its Warranties Require
Trina Solar is a giant Chinese company and, in 2022 was the world’s second-largest producer of solar panels. Their products are among the most common electricity-producing rectangles on Australian roofs. [Read more…]
Hey, Solar Panel Manufacturers! What Installers Really Want.
I don’t know about homo erectus but homo sapiens is being asked to lift a panel that’s 2.4 metres tall. These images aren’t much out of scale!
After what seems like days of research and consultation with hundreds of members of the Australian solar industry (more than I can sensibly count on my fingers anyway), I’ve come up with a wish-list of what installers want when it comes to the solar panels they are bolting to roofs: [Read more…]
Dodgy DIY Home Solar + Battery Disaster
This solar and battery installation was the stuff of sparkie nightmares, and occupants of the Sydney home were very lucky to avoid an even greater tragedy. [Read more…]
Perrottet Pledges Clean Energy Superpower Fund
Politicians know punters like solar power and the prospect of lower energy bills. NSW’s Perrottet Government has been tapping into this ahead of the state election. [Read more…]
Top Australian Solar Installation Postcodes In 2022
Now the dust has settled on 2022 a bit more, here’s a look at the top ten postcodes in Australia for solar installations carried out last year. [Read more…]
NBN Co’s Solar Farm Project: Are We There Yet?
A solar energy project that will help power the operations of Australia’s NBN Co has seen some delays, but it shouldn’t be long until showtime. [Read more…]
“ICEing” EV Drivers Can Be Costly
Drivers of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles should be aware parking their cars in a designated EV spot could turn out to be a pretty pricey exercise. [Read more…]
Solar Installer Drone Use: Flying In The Face Of Regulations?
Solar installers are increasingly using drones for inspections, portfolio shots and other activities. But some may not realise the sky has limits, or what all of them are as there have been recent changes. [Read more…]
$1.5 Million Solar Funding Boost For Cabonne Shire
New South Wales’ Cabonne Council can look forward to much cheaper electricity bills thanks to Resources for Regions funding. [Read more…]
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