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
The idea of switching to solar energy is certainly appealing, especially in Australia where we’re getting more sunlight than most other countries. But, as you likely already know, power output from your solar panels can vary throughout the day. This brings us to the question: When are solar panels most efficient? I’m answering that and … Read more
You’ve likely noticed your electricity bills climb up over the years, leading you to look into solar panels. But, since the upfront cost also makes solar a hefty investment, you understandably want to get the most of your money, too. Hence, why you’re asking: What is the best angle for solar panels in Australia? The … Read more
Since you’re here, I’m assuming you know that installing solar panels can potentially save you thousands of money but you’re also worried about your roof’s shading conditions. Or, more specifically, how does shade affect solar panels? The short answer is that shade reduces the power output of your solar system because it’s not receiving as … 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
Installing solar panels is the best way to get solar electricity and save money on energy bills. Better yet, they’ve become cheaper than ever. Despite this, however, solar systems are still going to cost you thousands of dollars. So, to make sure that your hard-earned money goes to a quality investment, I’ve listed 9 questions … Read more
Solar panel efficiency refers to how much of the sunlight it receives it can convert into solar power. So, if a solar panel is rated to have 20% efficiency, that means it can convert 20% of the sunlight it receives into solar power. Needless to say, the higher the efficiency, the better the solar panel … Read more
Let me guess. Right now, you’ve seen how much money you can save with solar energy and are tired of keeping up with power companies and their constant price increase. You’ve done a fair bit of research and are just about ready to pull the trigger on an installation, but before you do that, you’re … 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. Moreover, in most cases, installing solar panels will reduce your power bill so massively that you’ll wonder why you didn’t go solar sooner. But does it have the power to totally eliminate utility … Read more
Western Australia isn’t like any other part of the country in terms of energy. More specifically to this topic, WA technically doesn’t have feed-in tariffs. Instead, residents here enjoy the Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme (or DEBS for short). WA also only has 2 options for energy retailers: Synergy and Horizon Power. Both of them offer … Read more
