Solar energy is a great way to save money on energy bills. But, it’s also one of, if not the best ways to protect the environment. So, what exactly are the environmental benefits of solar energy? To answer that, this blog post will explore the main eco-friendly benefits of using solar. We will also discuss … Read more
Hand on the Bible, I can tell you right now that if you live in Canberra, you may just be in the best place to install a solar system. For one, it’s sunny, so it makes sense. But, more importantly, the incentives and solar rebates in ACT just might be the most impressive in all … Read more
When most people think about solar power generation, they think about the hot weather when they can take full advantage of their home’s solar PV system. However, what happens during overcast days? Do solar panels work when it’s cloudy? The short answer is yes but with some caveats. This blog post explores these conditions and … Read more
It’s no secret that solar panels work best when exposed to sunlight. But what happens during winter? Do solar panels work when covered with snow? Do they even work in the winter? To cut straight to the point, yes, solar panels work absolutely well in the winter months. Although, you might experience a temporary reduction … Read more
You may have noticed that more and more people are making the switch to solar power, so you might be asking: Why use solar panels? Well, there are a ton of benefits to using solar power, many of which we will discuss in this post. So without further ado, let’s get started! 1. Solar power … Read more
Given that solar panels are powered by, well… solar energy, concerns about how they work in the absence of the sun are quite common. So, how do solar panels work at night, anyway? Simply, solar panels work at night by adding a solar battery storage to your system and/or through net metering. This article explains … Read more
Solar panels, also known as photovoltaic (PV) systems, are an effective way to save yourself some money as well as have a positive impact on the environment. But, how do solar panels work, anyway? Basically, they work by gathering solar power, running it through an inverter, and then using the generated current to power both … Read more
With the steep rise in electricity prices, renewable energy – particularly solar energy – has become more attractive. But, really, how much money do you save with solar panels in Australia? Well, how much money you save depends on many things, so there’s no one-size-fits-all value here. But, for context, the average household that’s running … Read more
If you’re considering adding solar panels to your home in Queensland, you’ll be glad to know that there are a number of rebates and incentives available to help reduce the cost of installing and running these systems. But, just to set an example, installing a 6 kW solar system in Brisbane could get you about … Read more
In Australia, where it’s hot and sunny on most days, solar panels can gather dust, leaves, bird droppings, and other debris that can reduce your solar panels’ performance rather quickly. So, how do you clean solar panels? How often should you do it? And how much power are you losing if you don’t? We’ll talk … Read more
