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,...
DISCOVER 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...
ADVANCEMENTS IN THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR
From Australia to Asia, the Middle East to Europe and the USA, solar power is becoming the number one choice for governments, businesses and the private sector. This revolution in renewable power has been spurred on by remarkable technological breakthroughs and the...
HOW YOU CAN AFFORD A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM FOR YOUR HOME
The ability for homes to easily generate, store and use solar power is one of the most important technological breakthroughs of the past 50 years. Solar power has now emerged as a viable alternative to traditional electricity systems, making it much easier to reduce...
SUNPOWER POWERS SUPERBOWL
Did you know Levi Stadium (home of 2016 Superbowl Final) is powered by SunPower? The quote below is from Tom Werner. “This year’s big game is making environmental history as fans root for their favorite team, playing in the NFL’s first LEED Gold certified stadium...
SUNPOWER RELEASES 360 WATT SOLAR PANELS IN USA
SunPower USA have released the new X22 360 watt Series Panels in the USA. The pursuit of leading technology is relentless. With a New World Record, SunPower Launches Its Most Powerful Solar Panel Available to Homeowners...
THE MANY BENEFITS OF INSTALLING SOLAR PANELS
There are many benefits to having a solar panel system in either your home or business, but as a considerable investment, it's worth evaluating different solar power systems for your home or business before you get started on investing in solar power. Doing your...
WHAT IS SOLAR STORAGE AND HOW CAN IT BENEFIT ME?
Whatever your energy situation, a solar solution could be great for you. With added benefits from HCB Solar, you can enjoy great comfort and great prices for years to come. A solar energy system gives you electricity when the sun is shining between 8am to 4pm and...
WHITE AND COLOURED SOLAR CELLS ARE ON THE WAY
Swiss company CSEM has developed a new technology to make white solar modules, with no visible cells and connections, a reality. It combines a solar cell technology able to convert infrared solar light into electricity and a selective scattering filter, which scatters...
SOLAR REBATES & INCENTIVES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
OVERVIEW Households across Australia that install a small scale renewable energy system (such as Solar) or solar hot water systems may be able to receive a benefit under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) to help with the purchase cost. Installing an...