About Anthony BennettAnthony joined the SolarQuotes team in 2022. He’s a licensed electrician, builder, roofer and solar installer who for 14 years did jobs all over SA - residential, commercial, on-grid and off-grid. A true enthusiast with a skillset the typical solar installer might not have, his blogs are typically deep dives that draw on his decades of experience in the industry to educate and entertain. Read Anthony's full bio.
Neovolt have been threatened with de-listing because their CEC approval paperwork isn’t in order.
I find this curious because when I’ve asked about similar approval paperwork in the past concerning Growatt products, they weren’t de-listed. And the CEC refused to answer our questions.
We’ve seen a big change in the solar industry recently. With batteries becoming standard, everyone is getting backup.
The problem is that poor design and sales misunderstandings are leaving people, especially three-phase customers, with a total oxymoron: unreliable backup power.
Parallel supply to the house on the left – Series connection on the right
Everyone buying solar wants lower bills, but adding expensive batteries should be more about a reliable supply than straight-up bean-counting.
The solar industry has, for a long time, glossed over a pretty basic point in battery-backed systems, so strap in while we explain the difference between series and parallel-connected supplies, and why it matters.
At least 11 circuits share 8 available positions in the brass neutral bar
Solar and in particular battery installation often dictates you must have a switchboard update.
Can this expose otherwise hidden issues in your house? Not always, but as night follows day, one thing can lead to another. [Read more…]
There’s never a dull moment in the solarcoaster, but a GroWatt manager took things up a notch last week by getting themselves arrested after a dalliance with the Clean Energy Council (CEC).
With the recent rises in fixed daily charges, the retail price of electricity means a lot of people are going off.
I understand the anger – I’m paying it too – but I have to reiterate the answer isn’t going off grid.
News broke yesterday that Sam Neill has passed away suddenly, and it’s spurred me to write a quick post.
The acclaimed actor was a man of many incredible talents, but a solar scientist? Who knew!
Water and electricity don’t mix, but puddles are appearing in all sorts of places right now.
Can we keep rainwater out of EV charging plugs? Yes, but not without some attention to detail. [Read more…]
You might have noticed that grinding artificial stone kitchen benchtops was banned in 2024.
Health and safety laws have caught up with the silica dust created when grinding cement products, and for solar installation that means dry grinding tiles is no longer acceptable. [Read more…]
This winter solstice has just rolled by, and while the days will be getting longer, the season is far from past.
While the conditions persist, it’s worth checking in on your battery to see how it’s coping with the cold.
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