How often should a solar power system be inspected by a suitably qualified professional – and what will it cost? It’s not as frequent or as expensive as some may lead you to believe. [Read more…]
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States With The Most Renewables Have The Cheapest Wholesale Electricity
Wholesale electricity spot prices in the two Australian states with the most renewable energy generation — South Australia and Tasmania — are the lowest in the nation and have been for years. This is good news for anyone who prefers clean energy over dirty. That is everyone who isn’t evil, an idiot, or both. [Read more…]
Solar Innovations That Will Change The World – SolarQuotes TV Ep. 8
In the latest episode of SQTV, Finn looks at some innovations that have changed or will change how we buy and use solar power for the better – and one that won’t. [Read more…]
How My Friend Frank Used SolarQuotes To Buy Solar
My friend Frank was considering putting solar panels on his roof, so — knowing I’m a solar guru — he asked me what he should do. I told him to use the SolarQuotes site and — if it was okay with him — I’d write about his experience. He said that was fine provided I didn’t make any horrible puns and we shook hands on it. This was a little painful because I had my fingers crossed at the time. [Read more…]
Victoria’s Powercor Lifts Its Solar Exports Game
Recent work by Victorian DNSP Powercor on some problematic parts of its network is enabling more solar power from rooftop panels to be exported to the grid. [Read more…]
SA Home Battery Scheme Subsidy Update
Higher value subsidies under South Australia’s Home Battery Scheme are being snapped up at a fairly rapid clip ahead of a reduction. [Read more…]
Electric Bus Build On Queensland’s Gold Coast
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Queensland’s Palaszczuk Government has announced 16 new electric buses will be built on the Gold Coast and the state’s first 100% electric bus depot is to be constructed. [Read more…]
Air Conditioners Will Heat Your Home Cheaper Than Gas. Here’s Why.
The best way to heat your home is with a reverse cycle air conditioner. This is true whether your goal is to save money or save the planet. In this article, I’ll explain no matter how crap your air conditioner is, you’re likely to be financially better off using it for heat instead of gas. [Read more…]
How Time Of Use Tariffs Can Boost Your Solar Battery Savings
I’ve been given a mission. It’s to determine how much money a home can save using a battery with a time-of-use tariff in every Australian capital.
This isn’t easy to do. [Read more…]
SA Dynamic Solar Exports Start Date Floated
A start date in South Australia for mandatory inverter dynamic solar export support has been recommended. As for other states, this may be heading their way at some point too. [Read more…]
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