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Solar Leasing

If you cannot afford the upfront cost of new solar panels, we recommend you consider other solar finance options before considering solar leasing. Here’s is…

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Inverters

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Solar inverter repairs

The potential benefits of solar energy are appealing, saving money while positively impacting the environment is a great thing! However, if your solar power system…

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3 Phase solar inverter

A 3 phase solar inverter is a device that converts Direct Current (DC) electricity generated from solar panels to Alternate Current (AC) and distributes it…

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Micro inverter vs string inverter

We explain the differences, advantages and disadvantages of micro inverters, string inverters and solar optimisers. Importantly, we tell how you can determine which option is…

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Renewable energy

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Advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy

Renewable energy is quickly becoming the world’s cheapest and most popular source of electricity as the world accelerates our transition away from fossil fuels. Renewable…

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Solar panels

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History and invention of solar panels

The concept of harnessing the power of the sun’s rays dates back to the 7th century BC years when magnifying glasses were used to make…

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Solar panel recycling

It is possible to recycle your old solar panels. Homeowners and businesses alike will want to understand that while recycling e-waste (electronic waste) such as…

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How are solar panels made

Solar panel technology has increased significantly in recent years resulting in panels that achieve far greater efficiency. Solar panels provide a long list of benefits…

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Solar Power

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Solar Leasing

If you cannot afford the upfront cost of new solar panels, we recommend you consider other solar finance options before considering solar leasing. Here’s is…

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Solar energy facts and statistics

Solar panels continue to be installed on household rooftops in Australia at an increasing rate generating clean, renewable energy from the sun. Australia’s Clean Energy…

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Smart Meter for solar power

If you’re thinking about buying a solar system, you’re probably busy looking into the different brands of solar panels, inverters, and perhaps even a battery…

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