City Of Newcastle’s solar farm started cranking clean electricity two years ago, and Council has continued to install panels across its assets since. [Read more…]
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Risen Energy Spruiks Alloy Steel Solar Panel Frames
Major Chinese solar panel manufacturer Risen Energy says it is addressing the emissions footprint of aluminium module frames through the use of coated alloyed steel. But there’s a lot of missing detail in its announcement. [Read more…]
EV Charger Recommendations From A Solar Installer
This seasoned Australian solar installer has branched out into EV chargers. Find out what he’s installing, the cost involved and other electric car charging recommendations for solar owners. [Read more…]
Solar Panels + Electric Car = Zero Electricity And Fuel Bills
How much can you save with an electric car if your home has a rooftop solar power system? In this solar/EV owner’s case, a significant amount. [Read more…]
Why Your Next Car Should Be An EV
4 common questions SolarQuotes Founder Finn Peacock is asked about his electric car (a Tesla) answered – and Finn explains why buying a new petrol or diesel vehicle now could be an unwise decision. [Read more…]
Giving Back To The Community: Tilbuster Solar Farm
Developers of a proposed large-scale solar development in New South Wales’ Armidale region will be giving back to the local community in a big way should the project go ahead. [Read more…]
Electric Cars: The Ultimate Guide – SolarQuotes TV Episode 10
Sales of electric vehicles should overtake ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles within just a few years. In SolarQuotes TV episode 10, Finn explains why the EV takeover is inevitable and how solar power will play a crucial role in helping make it happen. [Read more…]
Electric Cars Vs Petrol Cars: How Much Can You Save?
The next new car you buy should be electric.
I’m serious about this. I’m willing to include fuel-efficient hybrids in my advice for now, but anyone who’s not in the habit of chucking laps around the Strzelecki Desert should consider an all-electric car next time they’re looking to buy a new vehicle or a pricey second hand one. [Read more…]
Home Solar Power In Australia – Cost Per Kilowatt-Hour
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s goal for large-scale solar energy generation costs in Australia had me wondering – what does solar electricity cost per kilowatt hour from a small-scale PV system? [Read more…]
Are Off Peak Hot Water Tariffs A Waste Of Time For Solar Owners?
Last week Finn got me into hot water. He did this by referring me to a study called::
“Analysis of electricity consumption and thermal storage of domestic electric water heating systems to utilize excess PV generation”
Let me translate that from Academeze into English for you:
Are electric hot water systems any good at soaking up excess solar electricity?
Here are some of the findings: [Read more…]
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