One solar panel manufacturer who seems to be popping up a lot recently is Seraphim Solar. On the plus side they appear to make top quality panels which have done a good job of impressing people, receiving an average rating of almost 4.9 out of 5 from our customer reviews. But they get a black mark, for […]
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Chernobyl Gives Solar Power 3 Thumbs Up!
Why shouldn’t you wear underpants made in the Soviet Union? Because Cher-nob-yl fall out. And if you think that terrible joke doesn’t apply to you because you are female just spend some time in Chernobyl and maybe you’ll grow something that can fall out of your Soviet underpants.
[Continue reading…]Dead Set Solar Legends Donate 30kW Solar System To Kid’s Charity
Do you love children? I do. And this is not a lead in to a stupid joke where I say, “…with tomato sauce”. In fact, all things considered, I find children to be about exactly as annoying as I find adults. So if you’re human, no matter what your age, you’re okay as far as […]
[Continue reading…]Will LGCs Pay More Than STCs on a 10-100kW solar system?
Update 23rd Feb 2018: Solar installations of 100 kilowatts or less now only receive STCs. However, applications made before March 31st 2018 for systems of 10 to 100 kilowatts may be accepted under the old rules and permitted to receive LGCs. Many people are aware the Renewable Energy Target, or RET, lowers the cost of […]
[Continue reading…]Canberra reshuffle: Mr Coal gets the job but is it all bad news?
Like experienced card sharps waiting for the deal, all eyes were on the Canberra environment portfolio reshuffles last week. This following the near-disastrous election result for the Coalition where hopes were high that Malcolm 3.0 may have “got the message” on renewable policy.
[Continue reading…]Will Malcolm grow a pair on solar power policy?
Last week we touched on how the newly-elected Malcolm Turnbull could take on the anti-renewables wing of his party to implement sensible and far-reaching reforms. This week we look at whether Mal 3.0 has the stomach for the fight…and what this means for solar power policy in Australia.
[Continue reading…]Tesla Quietly Release New Powerwall Warranty: But There’s One Big Problem…
Can I interest you in buying a revolutionary new energy storage system? It is called the Brakulator 7000. It has a usable storage capacity of 6.4 kilowatt-hours with a continuous power output of 3.3 kilowatts. And the great thing is it comes with a 10 year warranty. Are you interested?
[Continue reading…]Is renewable policy Turnbull’s road map back to the centre?
Eight days after the election, it looks like the LNP will be returned with a slender majority. What does this bode for renewable policy in Australia?
[Continue reading…]Standard Tariffs Vs Time Of Use Pricing. Which Goes Best With Solar?
Australians pay for grid electricity in two ways. The most common way is a standard tariff. But you can also choose a time-of-use tariff. What is a standard tariff? This is where you pay a fixed rate for each kilowatt-hour used, plus a hefty supply charge. Australians have been paying for electricity this way since the the electricity […]
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