How to read your Solar Electricity Bill
Understanding your solar savings So now you have solar, and your electricity bill has arrived. This is a bit exciting! How much did your solar save you? You flip over the bill and see over the last quarter you’ve saved a massive … 80 bucks?! What the …!? Honey, our solar system has only saved […]
My solar system has been installed…now what?
Nice Work! You’ve gone solar! Take a moment to admire your shiny new panels on your roof and inspect your inverter humming away. What happens next? Well, don’t fear…we’re not going to leave you high and dry. We are available anytime for any questions you have. But here are a few pointers to get you […]
Best direction to face solar panels
What’s the best direction to set your solar orientation? Is it better to install your panels split between East and West, or is North the better orientation to face solar panels in Brisbane? In this post, we’ll discuss what the answer has commonly been and the logic behind it. Next, we’ll test that logic with data […]
Are Monocrystalline or polycrystalline solar panels better
Monocrystalline (left), Polycrystalline (right) Monocrystalline vs Polycrystalline The solar panel market has developed rapidly in the second half of 2016. We are seeing higher wattage panels at lower prices than ever before. With monocrystalline panels making a comeback, the face-off between monocrystalline and polycrystalline panels has erupted again. So which solar panel is better? Monocrystalline […]
Understanding your Fronius Inverter
Thanks to our partners at Fronius, we have step by step instructions available to assist with troubleshooting and understanding your Fronius inverter. FAQS: 54:18 – Q: My Solar.Web appears to be offline – What should I do to bring it online. 56:26 – Q: Solar.Web online + inverter is generating power but can’t see any data […]
Sunpower – is this really the worlds best panel?
Sunpower Solar Panel Review Sunpower Panels are often touted as the best solar panel in the world – but are they honestly that good? In this review, I’ll start by briefly introducing the company and the panel. Then I’ll explain the eight potential issues with traditional panels. Next, I’ll explain how SunPower have dealt with […]
Maxim Optimisers – Shadeproof Solar?
Maxim optimiser review. Maxim Integrated panels are my latest find. Maxim is a brand of solar panel optimiser that is going to challenge the conventional optimiser market. In this review, I’ll first explain why optimisers are needed, what optimiser options are currently available, and finally why Maxim optimisers are the next generation in an exciting […]
I am 24 hours of sun
Fronius –manufacturer of the world’s best solar inverter– is running a competition where anyone was invited to make a short video about why “I am 24 hours of sun”. Time got away from me, and a week ago, Marcus from Fronius dropped into my office while he was in town. “We only have one week […]
GoodWe BP series for Retro-fitting Solar batteries
GoodWe has just released what could most simply be called a solar battery charger, the GoodWe BP. If you want to sound a little more informed called a charge controller. Big deal. How many solar hybrid inverters are out there at the moment and why should we care about GoodWe’s? Who is GoodWe? The name […]
SunSource in Liquidation – what happens to my warranty
If you are wondering why SunSource is not answering their phone, they have closed down, shut their doors. I have heard from multiple sources that liquidators are going into SunSource today to wrap things up. Another Solar business goes into administration, leaving customers wondering “what happens to my SunSource warranty now they have shut down? […]
