The new ABB uno inverter review (2017)
ABB is attempting a comeback to the residential solar market with the release of their new ABB inverter. The inverter manufacturer gained an unfavourable reputation in recent years with a problem they inherited – the Aurora. However, ABB has rebuilt their new inverter from the ground up. In this post, I’ll first discuss the impressive […]
SolarEdge HD wave review
This post has been updated. Please follow this link: UPDATED SOLAREDGE REVIEW Saturday 21st of July 2018. I’ve updated this blog, but have refrained from publishing it for legal reasons. You might want to come back and read it once it’s updated – which should be in a few days. But in the meantime, If […]
Maxim Solar Panel Optimisers vs SolarEdge
Maxim panels are gaining traction in Australia as a superior solution for optimising solar panels in shaded conditions. But does Maxim really work? In a previous blog, I explained why I think Maxim optimisers are the closest thing to shade proof solar, but at that point, I had not performed any testing myself. It’s been six […]
How to generate a custom report in Fronius Solarweb
Ever opened up your power bill, saw the high bill, and you were sure it is wrong? Maybe it was an incorrect meter reading, or is your utility meter faulty? Getting to the bottom of the issue would mean hours on the phone to your electricity retailer. This function on Fronius’ solar.web that Kellee […]
How to calculate your solar savings with a Fronius smart meter.
In the last video blog, Kellee showed that you can not work out your solar savings by looking on your electricity bill. Fat lot of good that is. This video is a little more helpful, it shows you how to work out your savings – if you have a Fronius inverter and a Fronius […]
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 […]
