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Australian solar rebates and subsidies in 2019

Energy affordability and blackouts are issues affecting millions of Australian households. States, territories and the Federal Government have established and announced various financial incentives to make the adoption of solar technology a…

Solar batteries – is the technology there yet?

Following the recent installation of the 2 millionth solar installation in Australia, more solar homeowners are solving solar’s greatest dilemma of storage – storing generated power in a battery. This innovative technology which was once…

Benefits of Installing Solar

State Government-funded rebates or subsidies and Federal financial incentives for installing solar would prompt many to think, what are the benefits of installing solar, what will it do for me? Here are the benefits of installing solar explained.  Save…

Top 5 Appliances to Use with Solar

During the day, your solar is generating free energy for your household use. Here are the Top 5 household appliances to use when it is powered by your solar. 1. Pool Pump and Filter Over 944,600 Australian households have swimming pools at…

New Year’s Resolution for Homeowners

We live in one of the sunniest countries in the world but pay some of the highest prices for energy. The beginning of 2019 will see many think about new year’s resolutions to make them better off, here’s one for homeowners to last a lifetime.…
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Tips to Power your Christmas with Solar

With Christmas not too far away, many households are planning their annual celebration, this may mean a huge spike in energy consumption due to the number of occupants in the home. Many opt for a late-lunch Christmas feast, it’s not too early…
Off Grid

Can I go off the grid?

The prevalence of blackouts and the growing uncertainty has prompted many Australian homeowners to consider an off-grid solution. Here’s an explanation of what is involved when switching off-grid.  Total energy independence It may seem…
Solar Rebates

Victorian State Election – What’s To Happen Now

November 24 2018 saw Victorians choose a solar powered future, and re-elected the Daniel Andrews’ Labor Government for their second, consecutive term in the Victorian Government. This will see an immense investment into the solar industry…
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Federal Government Solar Battery and Panel Rebate

Federal Opposition Leader, Bill Shorten has recently announced a pre-election promise to provide Australian households with solar battery and panel rebates if they win the 2019 Federal Election.  One of the sunniest countries in the world…