Solar Panels

Word is on the street that new builds in Victoria no longer have to use a gas-boosted solar hot water service. That’s because, drum roll please, this has been a long time coming……
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While they look different, the new model MC4 evo plug on the left is legal to mate with the old MC4 on the right. If you’re not involved in the solar industry but wonder how…
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When wading into the murky waters of rooftop solar for the first time you may have come across people advising you to check that the solar company doesn’t use sub-contractors to…
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It doesn’t quite rate a “record tumbles” headline, but LONGi has added a couple of extra points to solar cell efficiency: its crystalline silicon-perovskite (CSP) tandem cells…
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What do you get if you put a 3D mapping expert, a coder, an incurable data nerd, and a proud owner of a one-year-old rooftop solar power system in the same room? You get John…
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Wondering if your solar panels’ are still operating at their optimum efficiency? A free online tool from Solcast precisely calculates how much energy your panels should have…
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How can homeowners go solar? Assess your energy needs Evaluate your location Check your finances Find a reliable solar panel installer Follow maintenance…
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What are the steps to determine how many solar panels should I install at home? Assess your energy needs Evaluate solar panel efficiency Calculate solar…
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How do you choose the best spot for your solar panels at home? Identify sun-exposed areas Assess the condition of the areas Consider the space Consider…
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There are dents in the roof and solar panels right behind the air conditioner. Some weeks ago, I was cruising the wilds of social media and found a solar thread causing a stir.…
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