Category: home-solar

Many Australians are wondering, should I finance my solar system? It’s a natural question to ask when looking at investing in a solar panel system for their home. This might reduce your electricity costs significantly, and will also reduce your carbon footprint. However, installing a solar panel system can be very expensive. Although solar prices have dropped a lot over the last few years, the installation cost is still significant for most households.  Luckily, there are rebate schemes and other financial help systems that will make solar technology more accessible for Australian households. Let’s take a closer look at these!…Continue readingHow do I finance my solar system?

Solar panel technology is extremely popular in Perth and the rest of Western Australia (WA). And we are not surprised! Perth is one of the best places to live if you are going to install solar panels, thanks to the sunny and warm climate. So, how does solar stack up in Perth as an investment? Is it a good idea to invest now, or is it too late? So far, more than 400,000 WA households and businesses have invested in solar panel systems. Thanks to generous rebates, installation costs have gotten more affordable for most people. But as you might…Continue readingHow Does Solar Stack Up in Perth?

More than 24,600 homeowners in Tasmania have invested in solar technology in the last few years, and many of these residents are located in Hobart. The sunny climate combined with financial incentives has made the investment very appealing for many households. Could this alone answer the question, “Does solar stack up in Hobart?” The size of the financial incentives given by the government is getting smaller every year. But at the same time, the prices of solar technology have had a downward trajectory lately. Many Tasmanians now wonder if it is worth going solar or not.  How does solar technology…Continue readingHow Does Solar Stack Up in Hobart?

Solar panels have unquestionably made it possible for many Australians to benefit from both lower energy costs and cleaner energy. All across the country, solar energy is considered a great investment. But many who are still not sure ask the question, “how long do solar panels last?”. The answer may surprise you. In most cases, a solar energy system will pay for itself within 3 to 7 years. The initial costs may be high, but thanks to government and state rebates the installation price is more affordable for most Australian households. However, we are still talking about a big financial investment.…Continue readingHow Long Do Solar Panels Last?

As you might know, solar energy is one of the greenest and cleanest energy forms you will find. Because of this, you might be able to reduce the carbon footprint of your household by investing in solar technology. Some of you may wonder if solar panels work at night. In addition to this, you will be able to cut your electricity costs and generate all (or much) of the energy you need. Your solar panel system can be considered your own little power station.  But what happens when the sun sets? Will solar panels provide you with electricity at night?…Continue readingDo Solar Panels Work at Night?

Australian homeowners and businesses are investing in solar energy systems at a very rapid pace. Solar energy is not only reducing your carbon footprint but also your utility bills. But do solar panels work on cloudy days? In addition to the environmental and economic benefits Australians have access to great rebate schemes that make the investment more affordable.  But if you are considering going solar, you might also have some concerns. As you might know, solar panels generate electricity from sunlight. Even though Australians are spoiled when it comes to sun and warm temperatures, we can also expect cloudy days and…Continue readingDo Solar Panels Work On Cloudy Days?

One of the main reasons Australians invest in solar panel technology is to reduce their electricity costs. By installing a solar panel system, your system will often be able to produce the power you need. That way you can spend less money on electricity and go some of the way to eliminating your power bill! Exactly how much money you will save on your power bill, will of course depend on your power consumption and the size of your solar panel system. Is it possible for solar panels to eliminate your power bill? Or should you still expect some power…Continue readingCan Solar Panels Eliminate Your Power Bill?

For most Australians, going solar is a significant investment. A regular 6.6 kWh system will in most cases cost around $5,500 and $8,000, depending on where you live and what financial rebates you have access to. Because of the high investment in this equipment, you may be asking do my solar panels need maintenance? Luckily, a solar panel system will usually be a one-time investment, and the system will pay for itself after a few years thanks to the electricity cost reduction. And, in most cases, you will not have to replace your system for at least 20–30 years after installing…Continue readingWill My Solar Panels Need Maintenance?

There are several types of solar panels on the Australian market. If you are considering going solar, it might be a good idea to learn more about the different solar types. Not only will you find different kinds of solar panel technology, but also different systems.  Your choice may affect the efficiency of the system, but also the costs and your access to electricity in case of a system error or low solar energy production.  In this guide, you will learn more about the different solar panel systems!  Three main types of solar panel technology  When it comes to solar…Continue readingWhat Are The Different Types of Solar Panels?

Australians that are looking for a solar panel system for their home, can mainly choose between three different types: Grid connected systems, stand-alone off-grid systems and hybrid solar systems.  In this article, you will be able to learn more about hybrid solar systems, and what differs them from stand-alone and grid-tied systems. The three types of solar panel systems To be able to understand what a hybrid solar system is, you also need to know what a grid-tied or stand-alone system is.  Here we will explain everything you need to know about the three solar systems. Off-grid solar systems (stand-alone…Continue readingWhat is a Hybrid Solar System?