Solar Panels
Is Your Roof Structurally Ready for Solar Panels? A Pre-Installation Check
A practical guide for Australian homeowners on assessing their roof's structural integrity before solar panel installation, including costs and key considerations.
Roof Orientation Guide: Maximising Your Solar Panel Performance in Australia
An essential guide for Australian homeowners on roof orientation for solar panels, covering north, east-west options, and other factors for peak performance.
I Am Not Anti-Renewables: Pauline Hanson's Solar Panel Revelation
Rooftop solar in Australia crossed a threshold some years ago: it became cheaper than not having it.
Red Energy Solar Plans: A Detailed Overview
Our Complete Guide covers Red Energy more broadly. The feed-in tariff is what Red Energy pays you for surplus you export.
Switching to Red Energy: A Step-by-Step Guide
Switching energy retailers in Australia takes about fifteen minutes and nobody comes to your house.
Beyond the Warranty: Real-World Degradation vs. Maximum Allowed Rates
We can examine the difference between the maximum degradation rates allowed by warranties and the often-much-better reality.
Blanket vs. Fixed Panel: Why You are Probably Wasting Your Roof Space
There is a certain allure to the set and forget nature of a fixed solar panel.
Building a Shade-Tolerant Solar Installation
Which solution you need depends on how much shade you actually have, so the survey matters more than the hardware.
Choosing the Right 400W Solar Panel for Caravans
Before diving into panel specifics, it is important to understand how a caravan solar system functions.
Solar Blanket vs Fixed Solar Panel: Which Is Right for You?
Solar Blanket vs Fixed Solar Panel: Which is Right for You? A practical guide for Australian off-grid adventurers.
Testing Solar Panel Output with a Multimeter - A Practical Guide
How to test a solar panel's open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current with a multimeter, and what the readings tell you about a fault.
Average Energy Usage and the Suitability of an 8kW Solar System
An 8kW system generates roughly 32 kWh a day averaged across the year. The average Australian household uses 15 to 20 kWh.