All About the Solar Export Limiting Device
In order to ensure the local grid’s power quality as well as minimise transformer blowout, your grid operator (Electricity Distributor or DNSP) may limit the size of the solar systems allowed on the network. Each case is subject to your grid operator via a submission review, and if your system is in an area that […]
How to Calculate How Much You Spend Per Week on Each Appliance.
Be your own electricity consumption calculator Understanding the amount of electricity each of our appliances consumes allows us to gain more control over our energy expenditures. By leveraging tools such as an electricity cost calculator, you are able to gain valuable insights into your electricity bill. Such tools enable you to refine your consumption habits […]
How to Save Money Through Solar
Now that you have installed a solar energy unit, you’re ready to start decreasing your emissions and increasing your savings and maximise your returns. While there are many opinion posts about saving money through the installation of a battery storage system of receiving a feed in tariff, we wanted to write a blog post that […]
Is solar power worth it?
Given Australia’s determined march towards renewable energy generation and supply, you may be wondering whether the installation of a home solar system remains a viable option today. To answer simply, yes. It is. Rooftop solar power systems continue to offer homeowners and businesses a range of benefits. And it will continue to do so, regardless […]
Why Do I Need to Reconfigure My Meter for Solar?
There is one more step needed before you can fully kick back and enjoy the benefits of solar. Admittedly, this may be the most frustrating step for us AND you. If you are up to this step in your solar journey and reading this post wondering whether it’s even needed, the answer is YES. You must reconfigure your […]
How to Export Your Excess Solar Power to the Grid
Receiving a feed-in tariff by exporting your excess solar energy is one of the biggest incentives for installing solar on your property. In fact, we receive excited calls from our customers when their first electricity bill arrives! There is just something about the feeling when you see your electricity bills have decreased. But, be warned. […]
Feed-in Tariff
A feed-in tariff is an incentive which is paid to you by your electricity retailer for the export of any excess electricity that your solar system generates. Oftentimes confused with the ‘rebate’ (STC/LGC incentive) the feed-in tariff is another additional incentive that is used to help increase your return on investment on the solar system. […]
STC & LGCs
Investing in a solar power system for your home or business is currently still affordable through several government incentives. One such incentive is the Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) or Large-scale Generation Certificate (LGC). These government initiatives are provided under Australia’s Renewable Energy Target (RET) and incentivises the investment in renewable energy by making it more […]
Alternative Solar Financing Options
Are you planning to finance your solar system because you can’t afford cash? Or are you planning to finance your solar because you want to save cash for upcoming commitments? Or, are you simply not keen on going with the finance companies we offer? Well, here are a few alternative ways you could finance your […]
Financing your Solar Investment.
Should I finance my solar system? Well, that totally depends the size of your system and how much cash you can afford! For standard residential solar systems if you can afford it, paying cash will be the best way to install the system. As everybody says, cash is the king and, in most cases, when […]
