It’s Time To Beat Blackouts!

Heatwaves, blackouts, air-conditioners, pedestal fans, electricity bills, icy poles, freezers in overdrive, sweat and tears. Summer of ’18 has been a big season for heatwaves and blackouts. More recently, South Eastern Australia experienced…

The Affect Power Bills Are Really Having On Australian Families

How is the rising price of electricity affecting Australians? How do Australians feel about their electricity bills? What could they be doing with that money? Well, we have some answers! Asking the question “How would cheaper energy bills…

Solar Makes Sense in 2018!

More homes around the neighbourhood are installing solar PV systems on their rooftops, it’s not just a trend – it’s a smart move toward saving on energy bills and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  Homeowners know the savings they should…

What is a Microgrid?

Energy is an increasingly common topic these days. With prices going up and supply reliability decreasing in many areas of Australia, particularly eastern Australia, people are fed up. Therefore, some communities are looking to take advantage…

How You Can Beat The Electricity Price Rise!

While the rest of Australia are anticipating energy price rises to occur in July, Victorians have already been hit with a price rise as of 2 January 2018 from their energy retailers. As of 2 January 2018, Energy Australia Victorian customers…

What is the Right Size for Me?

Getting the right size solar battery is the key to a good return on your solar investment  Solar batteries are not a one size fits all solution. Determined by your solar PV system and how you use power, a suitable battery capacity recommendation…

Renewable Energy

Australians care about the environment, including sourcing eco / ethically conscious products and trying to have a positive impact on the environment daily. We care about local conditions and our own impact on it. Sustainability is key. However,…
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Solar Battery Storage, it makes sense in 2018

We are lovers of the sun in Australia, and around 15 per cent of Australian households are embracing it with solar power. This makes us one of the world's biggest users of solar energy in the home, high-five! With the summer months comes longer…
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,…