What Questions Should Newcastle Homeowners Ask Before Buying Solar Panels?
Our typical customer in the Newcastle comes to us with a million questions about our solar panels and our installation processes. Here are a few essential questions you should ask your installer before purchasing solar panels. Make sure you are getting the information you need so you know exactly what to expect from your new solar system.
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Why Quality Matters When it Comes to Solar Panels
There are many factors that come into play when making the decision to purchase solar: the need for cheaper electricity bills planning to sell and wanting to add value to a home wanting to reduce reliance on the grid and large energy suppliers conscious of carbon...
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New Solar Energy Facility to Co-Exist with Coal-Fired Power Station in Lake Macquarie
The Newcastle Herald recently reported about the new Vales Point solar energy project which will begin construction close to home next year. The Department of Planning has approved the project, which will come in at $117 million after support from the community and...
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How Long Does It Take for Solar Panels To Be Carbon Positive?
A common point raised in renewable energy discussions is that the environmental cost of producing items such as solar panels is high. After all they are made from non-renewable resources and fossil fuels. Common objection: “The environmental costs to produce solar...
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Crap Solar: A Cautionary Tale
In Australia out of 1.7 million solar installations, too many are in the category of ‘crap solar’. ‘Crap solar’ is a system that under-performs or is simply dead – sometimes without the owner’s knowledge. Avoid being a ‘crap solar’ owner. Buy cheap; be seduced by ‘no-brands’ with long but worthless warranties and you will be the proud owner of ‘crap solar’.
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Solar Battery Storage Systems for Businesses
Energy consumption can be one of the biggest unavoidable costs involved in running a business. No matter how clever they are at cutting the costs from other areas of their operations, many business people find themselves at a loss when it comes to reducing their...
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Solar Battery Storage for Homes
One of the most recent developments in residential solar power technology has been the widespread availability of solar batteries. Many homes can still benefit from running a solar panel system without a battery and, for some, this may be the best option. However, for...
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MAKING THE SHIFT TO SOLAR – A GLOBAL REVOLUTION
World-wide demand for energy is at an all-time high and we are all starting to feel the effects. Existing energy infrastructure is crumbling under the pressure of demand and the impact of fossil fuels on our environment is becoming more and more profound. Fortunately,...
read moreDISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF SOLAR ENERGY FOR YOU AND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
For years we have relied on grid electricity and centralised systems for our power, water and other utilities. We have put up with increasing costs and an ageing infrastructure that’s not able to meet demands and we have witnessed the impact that this has had on our...
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