Today’s post explains that no matter how hard you pedal, if you take two wheels off your tricycle, it won’t go anywhere. In other words, a single-phase battery won’t power a three-phase appliance.
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Boost Your Tesla Powerwall Capacity with This Genius Upgrade
Tesla Powerwall owners, you’ve seen your 13.5 kWh battery hit full charge by the early arvo, right? Then, watched your excess solar slipping away into the grid, earning peanuts. It feels like you’re chucking money into the air.
[Continue reading…]Queensland Finally Allows Faster EV Charging With Solar
Ergon and Energex have rewritten their rules on EV charging in Queensland, so properties running on a single-phase supply can now charge ahead at a full 7kW capacity.
[Continue reading…]The Best Solar Inverters In 2024: According To Aussie Installers
What are the best solar inverters in Australia in 2024? I surveyed SolarQuotes’ network of over 500 Aussie solar installers to find out.
[Continue reading…]Top 5 Solar Installation Mistakes From Not Reading The Instructions
Installing solar systems is more than just a job; it involves a deep understanding of numerous Australian standards and guidelines. Among these, AS3000 – The Australian Wiring Rules – stands out as the master standard for electrical work. Among a zillion other things, it mandates that all equipment installations adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions.
[Continue reading…]Hybrid Inverter Or Solar Inverter: Which Is Best For Adding Batteries Later?
Lately at SolarQuotes, we’re getting slammed with this question: “I’m gonna get a battery at some point. Should I get a hybrid inverter or a regular grid-tie inverter?” That’s the million-dollar question. I know which one I would get, but I’m not you!
[Continue reading…]Everything You Need To Know About Buying Solar In Australia In 2024
Ready to demolish your electricity bills with solar, but feel like you’re stepping into the Wild West? I’ve just released the 2024 edition of my plain-English video guide to solar. It has all the info you need to confidently buy solar from a great installer. If you don’t feel like watching – here’s a summary.
[Continue reading…]A Solar Installer’s Guide to Beating Confusing Electricity Tariffs
As a solar installer, I’ve had to deal with electricity retailers a lot. So much so, that I sometimes wonder what I did in a past life to deserve this. In this post I’ll share my frustrations but also offer 3 solutions to get the better of the retailers and their increasingly incomprehensible tariffs.
[Continue reading…]Steve’s Solar Shock: How I Sorted His Dodgy $4,000 Electricity Bill
Just before Christmas, one of my best mates finished installing solar on his shed. Six weeks later his eagerly anticipated new electricity bill came. He was mortified when he opened the envelope to reveal his bill had tripled; and was almost as surprised when I openly laughed at the nearly $4000 allegedly owing.
[Continue reading…]Natural Causes: Solar Panels The Scapegoat For A Leaking Roof… Again
As a roofer, I’ve been sent out to investigate some mysterious drips. And too often, the problem is blamed on solar, simply because installers were the last trade on the roof.
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