I’ve been a fan of the Aussie-developed Catch Solar Relay since it was first released in late 2020.
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Solar Backup Without Batteries: Revolutionary or Ridiculous?
Solar newbies are often bemused as to why their rooftop solar shuts down during a grid outage. It seems counterintuitive, given that the idea of an alternative power supply is to generate electricity separately from the grid.
[Continue reading…]Common Battery Installation Issues: Insights from an Electrical Inspector
As home battery systems start to go mainstream, the focus on the safety and compliance of these systems becomes ever more critical. In this post, I will navigate the complexities of grid-connected battery system installations, uncover common challenges installers face, and underscore the pivotal role of the Australian home battery standard: AS/NZS5139:2019.
[Continue reading…]Understanding Australian Solar in 2024: Three Key Concepts to Master
As we enter 2024, Australia’s solar capacity is so high that curtailment is sometimes necessary.
[Continue reading…]Solar Power For Gen Z: Top TikToks Of 2023
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Finn, you’re a bit old for TikTok, aren’t you?” And you’re not wrong. I’m more of a long-form kinda guy, myself. But, like a dad tryna learn the latest dance moves to impress his kids, I’m not afraid to venture into new territory.
[Continue reading…]Hot Water Wars & Powerwall Price Drops: 2023’s Most Read Stories
As the sun sets on another year, it’s time to cast a cool eye over the pages of the SolarQuotes Blog and see what stories were most popular with our Australian readers in 2023.
[Continue reading…]7 Tips For A You-Beaut, Energy-Efficient Aussie Christmas Feast
We all know Christmas Down Under can be a ripper of a time, but between the cooking chaos and the relatives causing mayhem, thinking about energy efficiency might be the last thing on your mind. Fair enough, I get it.
[Continue reading…]NREL Study Challenges Our Solar Panel Cleaning Advice
A new study from America’s NREL might have us rethinking our stance on solar panel cleaning.
[Continue reading…]Trina’s Plan: Bring Two Million Solar Panels To Australia In 3 Years
Trina Solar has beefed up its channel arrangement with Aussie distributor Solar Juice, with the two outfits signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bring 1GW of Trina’s Vertex modules into Australia over three years.
[Continue reading…]Maverick Victorian Microgrid Breaks All the Rules (and Sometimes Itself)
The future of energy is local, modular, and thrill-seeking – meet the microgrid, the little grid with big dreams of transforming how your appliances are powered and how your community copes with extreme weather.
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