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Large 72 Cell Solar Panels Can Go On Home Roofs But Beware Of Shoddy Installers

May 3, 2019 2023-07-20T18:58:05 by 18 Comments
72 cell vs 60 cell solar panel - size

Large 72 Cell Solar Panels Can Go On Home Roofs But They Must Be Clamped Correctly

This article is about big solar panels.  Bigger than the standard sized 60 cell panels commonly installed on residential roofs.  Those are only around 1m by 1.65m.  I’m talking about larger ones with 72 cells that are about 1m by 2m.  These larger panels are mostly used for commercial installations and solar farms, but they can be used on household roofs provided they are installed properly.

Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. [Read more…]

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Why Solar Analytics Is Better Than The Fronius Smart Meter

April 30, 2019 2022-10-19T19:12:22 by 112 Comments
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If you want consumption monitoring you should buy Solar Analytics instead of a Fronius Smart Meter. If you need Fronius export limiting you should buy both. Here’s why…

UPDATE: Solar Analytics now integrates with the Fronius Smart Meter. That means you don’t have to decide between Solar Analytics and Fronius Smart Meter anymore. You can buy a Fronius inverter with Fronius Smart Meter and then Solar Analytics can talk directly with the Fronius Smart Meter. No need to buy the Solar Analytics Hardware.

 

I love Fronius. The last solar power system I bought came with a Fronius Primo inverter. 1

I also love Solar Analytics. It is the best monitoring system I’ve ever used. I love the way it proactively tells you if there is a problem with your PV system. I love the number showing you how well your solar installation is performing from 0-100%. [Read more…]

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Large Scale Solar + Storage Facility Proposed For Leeton Area

April 26, 2019 2019-04-26T06:10:03 by Leave a Comment

Yanco Solar Farm

Another proposal for a large scale solar farm in New South Wales began its exhibition period this week. [Read more…]

Filed Under: General Solar & Storage News

Johns Hopkins University Inks Solar Power Supply Deal

April 23, 2019 2019-04-23T07:23:34 by Leave a Comment
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Image: Johns Hopkins University

The USA’s Johns Hopkins University has announced it will meet roughly two-thirds of its overall electricity needs with solar power. [Read more…]

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Tweed Shire Adds Aquatic Centre Installation To Solar Energy Portfolio

April 22, 2019 2019-05-21T08:13:05 by Leave a Comment

Tweed Shire Council - solar power

New South Wales’ Tweed Shire Council switched on its new 165kW solar panel installation at the Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre (TRAC) in Murwillumbah last week. [Read more…]

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Busways Goes Solar At Penrith

April 19, 2019 2019-04-19T06:31:40 by Leave a Comment

Busways solar power system

New South Wales bus operator Busways has unveiled a shiny new solar power system at its Penrith depot. [Read more…]

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Hanwha Energy Seeking Australian Electricity Retailer Status

April 18, 2019 2019-04-18T17:25:16 by 3 Comments

Hanwha Energy Retail Australia - Electricity Retailer Authorisation

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) announced yesterday it has accepted an electricity retailer authorisation application from Hanwha Energy Retail Australia (Hanwha ERA). [Read more…]

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Dubbo Council Looking For More Cash From Solar Developers

April 4, 2019 2019-04-04T07:09:26 by 1 Comment
Dubbo Regional Council - Solar Farms

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Solar farm developers with projects in the Dubbo Regional Council area may soon need to dig deeper into their pockets for contributions to the local community. [Read more…]

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SolarQuotes Bonus Vodcast: Smart Energy Conference

April 4, 2019 2019-04-04T05:27:05 by 5 Comments

Join the SQ gang for a quick-and-dirty, on-the-road vodcast covering their first day at the Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition in Sydney, held earlier this week. [Read more…]

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NPI Report Highlights Need For Coal Power Pollution Crackdown

April 3, 2019 2024-07-02T16:01:54 by Leave a Comment

Environmental Justice Australia states this year’s National Pollutant Inventory report results strengthens the case for getting tough on air pollution created by the nation’s coal-fired clunkers. [Read more…]

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