Let me give it to you straight. Tasmania? There are not a lot of options when it comes to energy retailers. At least not compared to some other Australian states like New South Wales and Queensland. Does that mean TAS has it bad when it comes to feed-in tariffs? Heck no! Tasmanians enjoy some of … Read more
Believe me, there are so many reasons why it’s a great idea to install solar panels if you live in New South Wales. The rising cost of electricity and the abundance of sunshine, for one, should be good enough to at least consider the switch. You know what else makes it great, though? Government incentives. … Read more
First of all, the people of Queensland enjoy some of the highest solar feed-in tariffs. That means if you have a solar system in good ol’ QLD, there’s a good chance you’re going to save more money than a lot of other Australians. But, if you’re new here, you’re probably asking, “What exactly is a … Read more
Victoria is loaded with energy providers, each with their own set of feed-in tariff rates. So many that it can be hard to choose which one you should go with. But what are feed-in tariffs anyway? What electricity retailers am I talking about? And which ones are the best for your home and solar system? … Read more
Like all other parts of Australia, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has incentives that make switching to solar energy more appealing to households. One of these incentives is the Feed-in Tariff (FiT for short). This article lists the best solar Feed-in Tariff in ACT, as well as a few other topics that you might be … Read more
So you’re almost at the point where you’re ready to invest in a solar panel system, and you know you want an inverter that can help you with your shading issues. But, right now, you’re stuck wondering: “Microinverters vs optimizers. What’s better for my home?” In a nutshell, microinverters are the better choice if you’re … Read more
At the end of the day, installing a solar system on your roof is all about gaining independence from your utility company. We all want to keep our hard-earned money instead of constantly paying off electricity bills, after all. So, today, let’s talk about how to make money from solar panel systems because, honestly, I’m … Read more
Switching to solar power can reduce your carbon footprint and save you money. However, they cost a lot, too, so it only makes sense to know how to test solar panels to make sure they’re working properly. Well, first of all, you’ll need a multimeter and a clamp meter. You’ll find these at your local … Read more
Just a few years ago, you’d only be able to import (buy) energy from utility companies. Nowadays, thanks partly to solar panels, you can export your energy to the grid in exchange for credits, too. This 2-way relationship is called net metering, and it’s made possible through smart meters. Now, you might be asking, “What … Read more
As you likely already know, power output from your solar panels can vary throughout the day. So, when are solar panels most efficient? The short answer is at around noon when the light’s intensity is also at its peak. There are other things that can affect solar panel efficiency, though, so let’s take a deeper … Read more
