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The Secret To Breaking Australia’s 6.6kW Solar Barrier: Add A Battery
Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) has just dropped version 1.3 of their solar installation guidelines, and the good news is that they’ve tweaked the rules in Section 4, making…
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Does the Brand of the Solar Panel Matter?
Overview
Brands impact the quality assurance of solar panels. Reputable brands ensure high performance and reliability.
They ensure their products meet…
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Need More Solar? How To Upgrade Modern Systems (Under ~12 Years Old)
If you’ve had solar power for a few years and found your bills are getting uncomfortably high, you could probably use more solar yield. However, as we’ll explain, it’s not as…
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Types of Solar Inverters
What are the types of solar inverters?
String inverters
Micro inverters
Power optimizers
Overview
Solar inverters are essential for converting direct…
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What to Expect from Your Solar Inspector
Hi there! I’m Pat Southwell, and I’ve been a Licensed Electrical Inspector (LEI) in Victoria for nearly three years. If you’re a Victorian reader, you’re likely aware that all…
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How To Check Quality of Solar Panels
How to check the quality of solar panels?
Read about the brand’s reputation
Check the efficiency of the panel
Review the warranty
Evaluate material…
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University solar projects model institutional responsibility
JULY 2, 2024 ANNE FISCHER
With a goal of achieving net neutrality by 2030, the University at Buffalo is not just generating clean energy with its solar installations,…
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EV Solar Charging Out And About With GoSun
While electric cars with integrated solar panels are probably still some way off, this bolt-on gadget will offer EV charging wherever you park your vehicle (in the sun).
A few EV…
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Perovskite Solar Panels: Are We There Yet?
Solar panels with cells made with a material called perovskite have been the next big thing for what seems a very long time. How close are we to seeing perovskite modules on…
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Western Australia’s Solar Feed-In Tariff Dropping Again
Solar owners in Western Australia generally get a very low feed-in tariff these days, and it’s about to get a smidge lower. So, is rooftop solar power still worth it in WA?
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