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Solar panel energy payback: What’s the truth?

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One of the myths that gets bandied about a lot is the idea that it takes more energy to create a solar panel – than will ever be generated by that solar panel over its lifetime. Read this post to discover the truth.

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Debate rages over Budget 2012 and solar power

Wayne swan putting the 2012 budget together

Was Wayne Swan’s 2012 budget good or bad for the Aussie solar industry? Find out here!

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What you need to know about solar inverters and RF interference

A radio tuning dial

Solar inverters do emit both radio interference and electromagnetic radiation. Some more than others. Here is what you need to know if you don’t want your solar system to interrupt your radio reception.

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Japan’s solar revolution?

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WIll the recent Nuclear disaster in Japan drive the mass uptake of solar power? The government is considering Feed In Tariffs that would likely lead to a huge solar boom for the land of the rising solar panel.

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3 Phase Solar : What you need to know about connecting solar to your 3 phase supply

A solar panel and a 3 phase breaker

What you need to know if you have a 3 phase supply and want to get grid connect solar power. How to maximise reliability and financial payback.

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Pay-As-You-Go Solar Arrives In Australia

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The PAYG payment model has come to Solar Power. An American solar firm is promising to launch a pay as you go solar deal down under that requires no up front cash.

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Hybrid Solar Systems Part 3: Costs and Payback

A screenshot of the solar payback calc

So you are tempted to pay more for a hybrid solar system with batteries and a funky power management unit – but it is going to be worth the extra cost? And what will be the payback for all those extra dollars?

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Discover How Australia Could Be Powered By 100% Renewables

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If you live in Adelaide and would like to hear about a 100% renewable powered future then come along and say hi next Wednesday (2 May) At UniSA.

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Sydney University’s upconversion solar cell breakthrough

A turbo boost button (from KITT)

Sydney Uni researchers make another breakthrough which promises, cheaper, more powerful solar panels.

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Hybrid Solar Part 2: How To Future Proof Your Solar System

Rich Electric SuperCombi

Discover how to use the Hybrid Solar concept to make your solar system future proof. This bleeding edge design offers protection against feed in tariff changes and time of use electricity tariffs. Bring it on!

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