Category: home-solar

It is common to see solar panels in Melbourne, and in some suburban areas, more than 70% of all households have installed solar panels on their rooftops. Are you planning to go solar? If so, you might wonder if solar is still worth it in Melbourne. In this guide, we will tell you everything you need to know about solar panel pricing in Melbourne! Solar Rebates In Melbourne Like all other Australians, residents located in Melbourne will have access to a federal government rebate scheme when installing solar technology. The STC rebate will give you a certain amount of Small-scale…Continue readingSolar Panels in Melbourne, Pricing and Information

More than 30% of all homes have solar panels in Brisbane. We are not surprised, as solar technology will let you save a lot of money thanks to lower energy costs. If you consider installing solar panels on your own house, you might have questions about rebates, costs and payback time. In this article, we will tell you (almost) everything you need to know about solar investments in Brisbane! Solar rebates in Brisbane Residents living in Brisbane will have access to the government Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) rebate, as all Australians do. The installation will generate a specific number of…Continue readingSolar Panels in Brisbane, Pricing and Information

Solar technology is booming all across Australia, and the popularity of solar panels in Adelaide is no exception. Around 30 to 40% of all Adelaide residents now have solar systems installed on their rooftops. If you are not one of them, you might consider going solar yourself. So, what do solar panels cost in Adelaide? And is it still a good investment? In this article, we will answer your questions!  What are the solar panel rebates in Adelaide? Adelaide residents will be able to get different rebates when installing a solar panel system. Let’s take a closer look at your…Continue readingSolar Panels in Adelaide, Pricing and Information

Many residents consider installing solar panels in Perth, as this can be both economical and good for the environment.  Thanks to the sunny weather, Perth is one of the best places in the world to produce solar energy. At the same time, solar prices are significantly lower than they used to be, making solar technology more affordable. In this guide, you will find useful information about solar pricing in Perth and Western Australia. Solar rebates in Perth All Australian residents can benefit from the government solar rebate, which is based on Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs). As a solar installation is…Continue readingSolar Panels in Perth, Pricing and Information

A CEC-accredited solar installer is the only tradesperson who can sign off on your solar installation. The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is an Australian regulatory body that promotes and ensures the quality of solar products, retailers and installers. The CEC is the governing council within the clean energy industry. The sign-off is done by the CEC installer on completion. If you want the system to be eligible for the government solar rebate, you will need to let a CEC-accredited solar installer perform the installation job.  Here we take a closer look at what a solar-accredited CEC installer is and the…Continue readingWhat is a CEC Accredited Solar Installer?

If you are planning on buying solar panels, you will find both cheap solar panels and expensive products to choose from. When having a limited budget, it might be tempting to go for the cheapest solar system to save money.  Is it a good idea to go for cheap solar products, or is it better to invest in a more expensive model? And what parts of the solar system should be prioritised quality-wise? Here you will find all the answers you are looking for! First of all: What is a cheap solar panel? For Australian households, the cost of a…Continue readingShould I buy cheap solar panels?

When buying a solar panel system, it is important to take solar efficiency into consideration. On the Australian solar market, you will find panels that vary greatly when it comes to performance and cell efficiency.  Here we will explain everything you need to know about this, and why it is so important to consider it. First: What is solar efficiency? Solar efficiency is the solar system’s ability to transfer energy from sunlight into electricity via photovoltaics. The higher the solar efficiency is the more solar electricity it can produce per m2 of solar panels. On average, the efficiency of the…Continue readingHow important is solar efficiency?

A solar system is purposely aimed directly at the sun, but if it gets too hot, does the temperature affect solar panels? For anyone who has invested in a solar panel system or is considering doing so, it is important to know that temperature can affect the solar panel’s efficiency. When you buy a solar system, the given efficiency is not necessarily what you will get. As many Australians live in a warm climate, it is especially relevant to know about the effect temperature may have on the solar panel system. Here is everything you need to know! In what…Continue readingHow does temperature affect solar panels?

The installation cost might appear high but that extra cost might have something to do with the warranty on a solar system. However, the cost will pay for itself after a few years, and you can expect the system to last for many years. In most cases, the manufacturer will have warranties to guarantee both the product and its performance. The solar system warranty can be reassuring, as you know the manufacturer will cover repairs or a new product if errors occur.  Let’s take a closer look at solar panel warranties! Warranty on a solar system product Like most electrical…Continue readingWhat is the Warranty on a Solar System?

If you plan to install a solar panel system, you will find several solar technology types to choose from. In the Australian solar market, you are able to choose between three panel types. Thin-film, monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar panels. Thin-film solar panels are usually not recommended. This is because they are less effective than the two others. For most people, the choice is between mono- and polycrystalline solar panels. So, which one should you go for? Here you will learn about monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar panels. We will cover what differentiates them from each other. we help you find the…Continue readingThe Difference between Monocrystalline and Polycrystalline Solar Panels?