Solar Quotes Blog

10 Aussie Companies Using AI To Transform The Solar Industry

AI in solar

Artificial intelligence are words that scream equal parts of fear and curiosity to many people. Like it or loathe it, AI has been stealthily integrating itself into our daily lives for a few years now and is here to stay.

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Munna Creek Solar Farm Signs Telstra To Take Half Its Output

Munna Creek Solar Farm Telstra PPA

Telstra has taken another step in its long-standing commitment to renewable energy with its fifth power purchase agreement (PPA), this time with a solar farm near Gympie in Queensland.

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How To Stop Your EV Draining Your Home Battery

Preventing an EV from draining a home battery system

Don’t want to waste the energy in your home battery charging your electric car? You’re not alone. Discover a straightforward wiring tweak that fixes this—no fancy gear needed.

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Is Your Roof Strong Enough for Solar Panels?

Roof truss warning - solar panels

Some roofs are more suited to solar panels than others. Recently, we fielded an inquiry from a customer who’d amassed a heap of solar power system quotes. One company made a noteworthy assertion.

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Why Your EV Charger Matters More Than You Think

Electric vehicle charger selection matters

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.

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Why Network Capacity Will Make or Break Your EV Charger Plans

EV chargers and network capacity

With the electric vehicle revolution kicking into gear, it’s time to talk about why getting your energy infrastructure sorted sooner rather than later is a smart move.

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Sunlight Into Broadband: NBN Co Locks In 90GWh Of Annual Solar

Wyalong solar farm

NBN Co has taken an important step towards its commitment to using 100% renewable energy, announcing that it’s now sourcing energy from the large-scale Wyalong Solar Farm.

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Why Builders Get Solar Wrong And How You Can Get It Right

Getting solar power right when building a house.

In this series, I’m pitching a case for better buildings that can make housing more comfortable and more affordable to live in.

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Victoria’s Household Energy Bills Top $4,000 A Year: Vinnies

Household energy bills in Victoria

Victorian households are feeling hip-pocket pain, with some dual fuel (gas and electricity) household energy costs topping an eye-watering $4400 a year. This is a rise of more than $800 compared to last year according to the St Vincent de Paul Society.

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Ausgrid Highlights Multi-Billion-Dollar Cyber Risks In Solar And Battery Tech

Solar and battery tech cyber security risks

The proliferation of grid-connected household solar PV/inverter systems poses a potential cyber-security risk, electricity providers have warned the federal government.

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