Save the trees? What about saving the solar panels? Dare I say it, I like trees even more than solar panels, and that’s a hell of a lot. But in a cruel twist of irony, it’s obvious they are not compatible bedfellows. [Read more…]
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Your ‘Right To Light’: Solar Panel Overshadowing Rules By State
Overshadowing of solar panels by new neighbouring developments is a recurring problem that some SolarQuotes readers have first-hand experience with. This is an issue that’s not going away soon. It’s only getting worse as our cities grow. [Read more…]
Munna Creek Solar Farm Signs Telstra To Take Half Its Output
Solar panels powering 5G networks? That’ll get the cookers going. (Image: a random solar farm – not Munna Creek, as it’s not built yet)
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. [Read more…]
Why Builders Get Solar Wrong And How You Can Get It Right
Stink pipes, clear sheets, aerials, low pitch, small planes, a new roof, redeploy old solar panels …and add more capacity. This one had all the complexities.
In this series, I’m pitching a case for better buildings that can make housing more comfortable and more affordable to live in. [Read more…]
Should You Install An Industrial Socket For Home EV Charging?
Standard Australian socket and plug for 32 amps 400 volts 3 phase power.
TL;DR: Hell, yes.
In Australia, the wall socket pictured above is your go-to option for a 3-phase electricity supply, while this one is for single-phase: [Read more…]
Is “Not-Made-In-China” A Safer Bet For Your Solar Battery?
Is ‘Made in China’ a deal-breaker for you when it comes to solar batteries? [Read more…]
Can You Install A Smart Solar Meter On A Strata Townhouse? YES!
Smart Meter Installation Woes in Sydney.
Recently we wrote about an instance in Queensland where a solar meter changeover on a detached suburban home had gone sideways. As it happens, another example that caught my attention involved multiple meters in a strata-owned switchboard. [Read more…]
Solar’s Hidden Metering Cost – And Tips To Avoid It
Inaccessible, no hinge, ceramic fuses, disintegrating chipboard, duct tape! This is a hamburger with the lot.
Solar Electricity Meters – The Situation Is Unhinged [Read more…]
Sungrow Hybrid Inverter Review: A Deep Dive into the SH5.0RS
**Please note battery capacities in this article have been corrected since original publication 1/8/2023; however a new range of Sungrow SBH batteries are now available**
This post is part of our reviews of hybrid solar inverters – which when paired with a battery – can be good Tesla Powerwall alternatives. Here, I’m taking a closer look at the Sungrow SH5.0RS. [Read more…]
Tesla Operated “Big Bessie” Battery Rocks Rockhampton
Rockhampton residents will soon reap the benefits of grid-scale renewable storage soaking up excess solar production, with Powerlink flicking the switch on a 50MW/100MWh battery in Bouldercombe. [Read more…]
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