How do Solar Panels Work?
Solar Power It’s a common question I get from the inquisitive: “How do solar panels work?” It’s a hard question to answer in limited time, but I’ll do my best here. Typically a 250w solar panel is made up of 60 cells, each cell measures about 150mm. The working of these individual cells is the […]
Avoid the sales sharks
Sales Sharks “It’s our closing down sale! Amazing bargains are available now, but be quick, they won’t last long!” Unfortunately, this kind of sales tactic is not only used by Australia’s favourite rug store. The solar industry has its sharks too. The latest tactic is to twist a half-truth about a relatively insignificant standard. From […]
SMA or Aurora: System Design
SMA vs. ABB vs. Fronius In my previous blog I explained why going with ABB’s inverter or SMA’s Sunnyboy was a great choice if you are looking for an inverter that will go the distance and is backed up by a trustworthy warranty if something goes wrong. This blog takes it a little deeper, examining […]
SMA or ABB (AURORA) – Part 1: Warranties
SMA vs. ABB (vs. FRONIUS) Warranties If you are asking this question, good work – you are asking the right question. Read my latest review of the all new ABB UNO inverter 2017. I’m not pretending this is a “Choice Magazine” solar inverter review – I haven’t done lab testing. What I have done is over […]
Fronius Solar Web & Why it’s Important
Fronius Solar Web & Why it’s Important Fronius Solar Web Tutorial Video So you’ve gone solar…. now what? Well you’ll be glad to know that you made the right decision and even better, now you’re on your way to learning how to make your solar work for you! To do this. you’ll need to know […]
