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Solar panel energy payback: What’s the truth?

a loopOne of the myths that gets bandied about a lot is the idea that it takes more energy to create a solar panel:  through mining, transport, manufacturing and distribution, than will ever be generated by that solar panel over its lifetime.

20 years ago that was a valid argument against solar power. However in 2012 that myth is pure BS. Hopefully this post can set the record straight.

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Debate rages over Budget 2012 and solar power

Wayne swan putting the 2012 budget together

Wayne Swan's budget was good for solar

Debate continues to rage in the press over the last week as to whether or not Treasurer Wayne Swan’s much lauded Budget 2012 is good for the future of solar power in this country. The Treasurer’s delivery and demeanour gave no real hint of the speech being one that could be considered pro or anti renewables and solar pundits have split over what the Budget will mean for the Australian solar industry. [Continue reading…]

What you need to know about solar inverters and RF interference

A radio tuning dial

Solar inverters do emit both radio interference and electromagnetic radiation. Some more than others. Here is what you need to know if you don’t want your solar system to interrupt your radio reception.

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Japan’s solar revolution?

Japanese Sunshine

WIll the recent Nuclear disaster in Japan drive the mass uptake of solar power? The government is considering Feed In Tariffs that would likely lead to a huge solar boom for the land of the rising solar panel.

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3 Phase Solar : What you need to know about connecting solar to your 3 phase supply

A solar panel and a 3 phase breaker

What you need to know if you have a 3 phase supply and want to get grid connect solar power. How to maximise reliability and financial payback.

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Pay-As-You-Go Solar Arrives In Australia

Sim Cards

The PAYG payment model has come to Solar Power. An American solar firm is promising to launch a pay as you go solar deal down under that requires no up front cash.

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