This article is for anyone who feels nostalgic about the early days of solar. Whether you own an old system or are an installer working on one, you might be thinking about how to maintain or upgrade it. We’ll look back at the past and see how much has changed, highlighting the improvements that have made solar installations safer and more efficient over the years. [Read more…]

We’re headed back to the future, despite the stamp, this was a frame for 1kW in December 2007

When the Earth was young, feed-in tariffs were 44 cents, and solar panels were $5 per watt, we spent lots of time building angled frames, facing them in exactly the right direction for maximum yield. These days, with bargain panels wholesaling for under $0.25 per watt, you just buy more of them. So, are angled frames dead? I think not, but let’s explore why. [Read more…]

Which solar installers are crushing it in Adelaide for 2024? I dug into the SolarQuotes review database to find the top dogs.

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Who are the top 5 rated solar installers in Perth in 2024? I checked the SolarQuotes review database to find the top scoring companies.

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Whenever we discuss new rules or solar standards on the SolarQuotes blog, we invariably get comments asking if these rules apply to the commenter’s situation.

This blog explains the hierarchy of national standards, state regulations, DNSP rules and SAA guidelines and what that means for everyone buying, using and especially working with solar energy. [Read more…]

Who are the top 5 solar installers in Canberra in 2024? [Read more…]

Tesla, Enphase, Sungrow & SolarEdge Apps. Some apps are better than others – so try before you buy.

While new solar, battery and EV charging products are always arriving, some have become running jokes in the solar industry because promises of ‘here by Xmas’ often lead to questions about ‘which Xmas?’ If you’re tired of waiting for a unicorn to arrive in Q5, then read on as we outline what’s already available to Australian installers to generate, store and manage energy, plus charge an EV or two. [Read more…]

SolarEdge have one of the most complete solar ecosystems available in Australia.

As more homes become all-electric, you must consider how your solar, battery, and EV charger will work together.

This is especially true for EV chargers, one of the most power-hungry appliances. [Read more…]

If you’ve had solar power for a few years and found your bills are getting uncomfortably high, you could probably use more solar yield. However, as we’ll explain, it’s not as simple as plonking more panels on the roof. [Read more…]