Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s goal for large-scale solar energy generation costs in Australia had me wondering – what does solar electricity cost per kilowatt hour from a small-scale PV system? [Read more…]
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Are Off Peak Hot Water Tariffs A Waste Of Time For Solar Owners?
Last week Finn got me into hot water. He did this by referring me to a study called::
“Analysis of electricity consumption and thermal storage of domestic electric water heating systems to utilize excess PV generation”
Let me translate that from Academeze into English for you:
Are electric hot water systems any good at soaking up excess solar electricity?
Here are some of the findings: [Read more…]
Australian Solar Prices: October 2021 Update
Australians in some states were paying more for solar power systems in September 2021, but still getting a bargain given the benefits solar energy brings. [Read more…]
Thinking Going Off-Grid In The City? Perhaps Think Again
Many Australians are keen to cut ties with electricity companies by installing solar panels and batteries with view to taking their homes entirely off the grid. And who could blame them? [Read more…]
Why Landscape Solar Panels Can Be Better (But More Expensive)
Have you ever noticed that most solar panels installed on Australian roofs are mounted in portrait orientation?
Portrait is more popular because solar panels are cheaper and quicker to install this way.
This post will explain why panel orientation can matter, and why you may be better off with landscape panels despite the extra effort required to install them. [Read more…]
Australian Solar Panel Redistribution Initiative Helping Africa
From rooftops in Queensland’s Hervey Bay to communities in Nigeria – how unwanted solar panels from Australia are getting a second life overseas. [Read more…]
A Carbon-Neutral Port Stephens Council By 2025
Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer’s Notice of Motion to commit Council to carbon neutrality by 2025 has been given the thumbs up by his peers. [Read more…]
Australian Submarines May Go Nuclear But Our Power Stations Never Will
Australia recently decided to buy nuclear-powered submarines as part of the AUKUS pact with the UK and United States.
Assuming it goes ahead, the first sub may be ready around 2040. But while our submarines may have nuclear reactors, our power stations never will. [Read more…]
Australia Facing Solar Panel Supply Crunch
Choice of good quality solar panels in Australia may soon become more limited and costly due to issues occurring beyond our shores. [Read more…]
Going Off-Grid Done Right – SolarQuotes TV Episode 9
In this episode of SolarQuotes TV, discover how to go off-grid properly. Finn showcases some of the best examples of off-grid living in Australia and the solar hardware making it increasingly possible. [Read more…]
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