Why Builders Get Solar Wrong And How You Can Get It Right

September 21, 2023 2024-04-15T16:37:38 by 20 Comments
Getting solar power right when building a house.

Stink pipes, clear sheets, aerials, low pitch, small planes, a new roof, redeploy old solar panels …and add more capacity. This one had all the complexities.

In this series, I’m pitching a case for better buildings that can make housing more comfortable and more affordable to live in. [Read more…]

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Talking Solar To Builders – We Need Better Thinking From the Roof Down

August 21, 2023 2025-06-23T10:40:26 by 26 Comments
Solar panels on a simple skillion roof

Perfectly simple skillion roof. Image Credit: Josh Sheppard Electrical

As a qualified solar electrician, roof plumber, licensed contractor and supervisor, I have seen the ugly truth behind Australian roofs first-hand. [Read more…]

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