Tag Archive for: Pool

How solar saves on pool pump running costs

Over 900,000 Australian households own a swimming pool, it forms part of the Australian lifestyle. With the rising price of energy, maintenance costs for the pools have significantly increased over time – here’s how solar saves on the lifetime…

Is Your Solar System Ready For Summer?

With Summer only a small leap from the bustling winter chill, if you have a solar system installed on your roof, it is important to get your system ready for when summer begins. Leon Siebel, Co-founder and Head of Communications at Sunbank…

What Are STCs?

Funded by the Australian Government Clean Energy Regulator, the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme is a financial incentive for property owners to install renewable energy systems such as solar PV systems to generate clean, renewable energy.  There…

How Many Solar Panels Can I Install?

Like any other building modification, there may be restrictions on how much solar you can install on your home and these limitations are determined by energy network distributors. There are energy distributors all over Australia and each have…
Sunbank Solar Blog Swimming pools and energy usage

Swimming pools and Energy usage

Australia - the sunburnt country. And we love a backyard swimming pool. In 2015, 12% of the nation’s population live in a household with a swimming pool. With many advantages, it can become the pride and joy of your home. Relaxed afternoon,…