What is a solar microgrid and how does it work?
Microgrids powered by renewable energy are forecasted to be the next big thing in Australia[...]
Anti-islanding Protection For Grid-Tie Solar Power Systems
Anti-islanding protection is a mandatory safety feature that is built into all grid-tied and hybrid[...]
Most Important Criteria For Choosing a Solar Inverter
When purchasing a home solar power system many people put their focus on ensuring they[...]
What components make up a quality solar PV system?
Across Australia installing a solar system has become increasingly more accessible, affordable and therefore more[...]
Where To Install Your Inverter To Improve Efficiency And Lifespan
When installing a solar PV system most people are focused on the positioning of the[...]
The Life Span Of A Solar Inverter
The inverter is a core component of a solar PV system and has the vital[...]
Should You Over-size Your PV Array?
Before tackling the question whether or not you should over-size your PV array lets first[...]
Troubleshoot Your Solar PV System’s Output
If you’ve experienced an unexpected increase in your electricity bills or an unusual drop in[...]
Do you really want to purchase solar from your energy provider?
We conducted our second, bi-annual Australian Consumer Solar Survey back in February of this year[...]
Crisis, what crisis? How smart solar can protect our vulnerable power grids
Some commentators seem to be worried that our electricity networks are facing an impending voltage[...]
Sunshine on a cloudy day | How solar panels work in cloudy weather
As solar power, battery storage and renewable energy targets continue their upward trajectory, there are[...]
Four tips for looking after your solar panels
Keep them clean and you’ll be evergreen You don’t have to wash your car in[...]
Tips for keeping your solar panels clean and properly maintained
Ok, all the hard work is done. You’ve researched panels and inverters, sought out a[...]
Cutting back on wasted electricity is the cleanest power source of all – as our household shows
Anthony James, Swinburne University of Technology A few years ago, I couldn’t read an energy[...]
5 Stupidly Inaccurate Myths About Solar Power
In this day and age, you'd think that the absolute majority of Australians would know[...]
6 Reasons Why Solar Power Isn’t Saving You Much Money
A number of comments and questions we get on our Facebook page suggest that solar[...]
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