TLDR: Can you put solar panels facing south in Australia? Hell yeah!
In 2010, when Australian rooftop solar power really started to take off, nearly every Australian solar system faced north to maximise energy yield. But today, on an unshaded roof, panels facing any direction can pay for themselves. This includes the ‘worst’ direction: south. [Read more…]
After I heard about the Tongan volcanic eruption, the first thing I did was determine if the Tongans I knew were all right. While conditions there are serious, they aren’t as bad as they could have been, so they’re probably okay. Australia and New Zealand are sending relief, which is a relief. [Read more…]
Electric car manufacturers know exactly how much range drivers get on average from a full charge. Despite this, they continue to give inflated figures based on unrealistic tests rather than a realistic real-world range. [Read more…]
On Christmas Eve, on Twitter, DaveMySpace asked this question: [Read more…]
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It makes sense to install solar panels on homes, but does it make sense to put solar on cars? [Read more…]
Finding a high feed-in tariff is becoming harder. Our feed-in-tariff comparison tool makes the job easier, but increasingly electricity retailers are putting system size limits on their most generous solar feed-in rates. [Read more…]
Some people have strange ideas about electric cars.
I know because they’ve been kind enough to share them. I’ve collected so many I’ve made a Top 10 list.
If you want Australian made solar panels, I recommend Tindo Solar. They have a track record of quality panel production nearly a decade long. But you’ll pay a premium for Australian made.
If you’re happy to pay extra, this isn’t a problem. But if you choose cheaper, imported panels are you harming our economy by not buying an Australian-made product? [Read more…]
The sonnenBatterie Evo. You could install it in the middle of a field – but think of the voltage-rise!
Just the other day, Finn was having a whinge about sonnen batteries. He mentioned a few problems the current sonnenBatterie Eco has: [Read more…]
Many premium solar panels are now warranted until…2046.
Solar panel prices have recently risen… except those with 25 year product warranties.
The pandemic’s economic slowdown was severe. But it’s hard to keep humanity’s lust for stuff down, and the economy is bouncing back. The rebound caught many off guard, causing shortages and price rises across an array of industries. Solar is no exception.
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