You may have read Finn’s original ‘7-mistakes’ article, followed by ex WA-installer Kim’s take and SA Installer Chris’s version. Now here are the biggest mistakes I’ve seen people make buying solar during my years on and off the roofs of South Australia:
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Solar Backpacks Tracking Critically Endangered Australian Birds
The habits of one of Australia’s rarest birds are being tracked with the assistance of tiny solar powered “backpacks”.
[Continue reading…](Some) Solar Installers Still Behaving Badly: NSW And WA
Several NSW solar sparkies have lost their licences and in WA, search warrants were executed last week in an investigation into potential solar STC fraud.
[Continue reading…]ACT Expands Home Energy Support Program
As well as a rebate for solar power systems, eligible low-income households in the ACT can now also get a significant rebate on selected energy-efficient appliances.
[Continue reading…]My Shed Is 75+ Metres Away, Can I Put Solar Panels On It?
Top tips for installing solar on your man-cave. Or lady-lair. So there’s a shed at your place that seems ideal for solar panels, but it’s well down the back of the block. Can you install solar panels on it, and if so, how much?
[Continue reading…]LG Home Battery Recall A Hot Mess?
There are unsettling aspects to an ongoing recall of certain LG home batteries and battery packs also used by six other brands. Maybe LG will see this article and finally shed some light.
[Continue reading…]Another Solar Energy Boost For Bega Valley Shire Council
New South Wales’ Bega Valley Shire Council (BVSC) is racking up another solar power system at its aquatic centre in Pambula.
[Continue reading…]WA’s Consumer Protection Warns On Crap Solar
Choose your solar installer wisely says Western Australia’s Consumer Protection after an increase in complaints about performance claims, shoddy systems and workmanship.
[Continue reading…]Canadian Solar Launching Home Battery: EP Cube
Canadian Solar’s subsidiary is set to launch a home battery system next week. Details are scant at this stage, but here’s what we know.
[Continue reading…]Solar Power And The Australian Not-For-Profit Opportunity
Players in Australia’s solar energy and EV arena should be paying special attention to not-for-profit (NFP) organisations says the Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA).
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