As sunny as Australia is as a whole, Victoria has low sun hours compared to most of the states. In fact, all other states except Tasmania have more sun. But don’t click away just yet because, trust me, Victoria is one of, if not THE, best places to invest in solar panels despite the relatively … Read more
Queensland has an abundance of sunny days and a climate that’s favorable to solar panels. It also has one of the highest energy usage rates in all of Australia. So, to get straight to the point, solar panels are 100% a good idea in the sunshine state. However, there’s also a lot to learn about … Read more
Let’s get something out of the way first: Sydney, and New South Wales, for that matter, is not the sunniest place in Australia. Despite that, however, NSW is still one of the best places on Earth for installing solar panels. I’m talking affordable solar installation costs through incentives, an otherworldly return on your investment, a shorter-than-average payback … 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
Australia is blessed with an abundance of sunlight, making it a great place to harness solar energy. This now begs the question: Solar collectors vs solar panels… which one is better for your home? Truthfully, there’s no one answer to this. Both of them have their similarities and differences, after all. To help you make … Read more
Australia is blessed with constant sunshine. And, with the prices of solar components now at their record lowest, there’s truly no better time to invest in a solar panel system. Do you know what makes this even better? Net metering. In a nutshell, net metering allows you to keep more of your hard-earned money with … Read more
Let’s get this straight: We’re all interested in solar because we don’t want our hard-earned money to go to greedy power companies. But, the question is: do you still have an electric bill with solar panels? Well, technically, solar panels are fully capable of reducing your electricity bills down to zero. However, a few essential … Read more
Energy should be free, or at the very least, cheap. It’s a basic necessity for modern living, after all. But, alas, we lose our hard-earned money every month to power companies who keep raising their prices. An effective way to counter this is to own a solar system that generates free energy – but that, … Read more
Keeping more of your hard-earned cash starts before you even have solar panels in your home. But, as a whole, how to save money with solar panels revolves around relying less on the grid and maximizing your consumption. “How do you do that?” Good question. Below is a list of 12 tips that guarantee you … Read more
Over the years, solar panels have exploded in Australia. Up to 14% of Australia’s grid is run by solar panels and 2.5 million homeowners use rooftop solar. But, let’s address the hard question: Are solar panels worth it? SImply put, yes, solar panels are worth it. It’s a great investment as it’s a reliable source … Read more
