Got an old red SMA solar inverter that’s still kicking? These tough-as-nails units are a testament to when SMA ruled the roost in grid-connected solar tech in Australia.
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Solar Panel Power Tolerance: What’s Hidden In The Fine Print?
I’m here to help you navigate the positives and negatives of solar panel power tolerances until you can tolerate no more. Is this just another obscure term in solar technology, or is it worth paying attention to? Let me explain…
[Continue reading…]Why Solar Installers Hate Tiled Roofs
You’d be silly to build a house with a tiled roof. I can’t make it any simpler, but as we explore more subjects in the series of how to talk to builders, hopefully I can explain the many reasons why tiles make a poor choice for solar roofing.
[Continue reading…]Why Solar Labels Matter: The Case For Quality Labelling
As a Licensed Electrical Inspector, I’ve seen heaps of solar power system setups. This month, let’s chat about something you might not consider important: solar labelling. It might sound boring, but trust me, how well it’s done often tells you a lot about the quality of the whole install.
[Continue reading…]10 Lessons In History That Tell Us Electric Vehicles Are Here To Stay
The widespread adoption of electric vehicles in Australia is not without challenges, one of which is overcoming resistance to change. It seems that no matter how credible the case for EV adoption is, there is always a chorus of naysayers in the background trying to undermine the consensus.
[Continue reading…]10 Aussie Companies Using AI To Transform The Solar Industry
Artificial intelligence are words that scream equal parts of fear and curiosity to many people. Like it or loathe it, AI has been stealthily integrating itself into our daily lives for a few years now and is here to stay.
[Continue reading…]Munna Creek Solar Farm Signs Telstra To Take Half Its Output
Telstra has taken another step in its long-standing commitment to renewable energy with its fifth power purchase agreement (PPA), this time with a solar farm near Gympie in Queensland.
[Continue reading…]How To Stop Your EV Draining Your Home Battery
Don’t want to waste the energy in your home battery charging your electric car? You’re not alone. Discover a straightforward wiring tweak that fixes this—no fancy gear needed.
[Continue reading…]Is Your Roof Strong Enough for Solar Panels?
Some roofs are more suited to solar panels than others. Recently, we fielded an inquiry from a customer who’d amassed a heap of solar power system quotes. One company made a noteworthy assertion.
[Continue reading…]Why Your EV Charger Matters More Than You Think
I recently answered a query from an excited soon-to-be EV driver looking to set themselves up with the necessary gear for electric car charging.
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