A growing number of Australians are trying to avoid the hellscape that is the current Australian housing market. The trend towards tiny houses shows it’s not hard to build a neat little dwelling and plonk it somewhere nice.
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How To Safely Add Solar Power To Your Caravan, RV Or Camper
At SolarQuotes, we often field inquiries about remote-area solar power systems, and increasingly, we’re seeing interest in their little brothers, too: off-grid systems for buses, caravans, RVs or trendy tiny houses.
[Continue reading…]How To Kill Friends And Electrocute People: Wiring Without An Electrical Licence
Australia’s conservative electrical licencing laws mean there’s really not much a homeowner can DIY, beyond changing light globes or rewiring a ceramic fuse (if your switchboard hasn’t been upgraded since the the 1960s). Some people decry this as ‘the nanny state gone mad’, but I have to point out the law isn’t as silly as […]
[Continue reading…]How Josh Pays Just $612 Per Year For Electricity, Gas & Petrol
In 2023, Josh Mylne and his family reached a milestone many aspire to: an all-electric lifestyle. Their energy bills, once soaring over $5,500, have been slashed to just $612 for the entire year, thats for both home and transport. Josh now spends only 11% of his pre-electrification yearly bills, and a mere 10% compared to […]
[Continue reading…]The Sorry State Of Electrician Training In Australia
Despite 15 years in solar, my experience as an apprentice isn’t as distant as you might think.
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Are Microinverters Or Optimisers Worth It?
Today I’ll explore optimisers and micro inverters, just how they differ from more conventional solar gear, their advantages and their flip side: being complex and more expensive.
[Continue reading…]What Happens When Your Solar Inverter Gets Too Hot?
As the mercury climbs and solar yields improve around the Summer solstice, spare a thought for your inverter, steadfastly sweating away on the wall. High temperatures aren’t just an inconvenience, they’re an electronic health hazard, shortening the lifespan of your inverter. Read on while I explain how heat saps your inverter’s efficiency—and your wallet.
[Continue reading…]When Nature Strikes: An Emergency Response Guide for Solar Owners
Our hearts go out to those Australians facing the current onslaught of floods nationwide. Times like these underscore the importance of knowing what to do in an emergency without the added stress of figuring it out on the spot.
[Continue reading…]“Hazelnut chocolate” Design Improves Solid-State Batteries
The world is flooded with stories about lithium battery fires (more frequently in consumer gadgets than in electric vehicles), putting a premium on battery safety research.
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