Renovate or Rebuild Recap, Episode 6: Isobel and Dave
Just like that, Renovate or Rebuild is back in NSW and we’re ready to see whether Andy and Deb from Team Renovate can steal the crown from Norm and Jess after Team Rebuild won the previous round. Andy and Deb make a formidable duo. The comedy king and styling queen have a wealth of experience […]
Can Solar Panels Affect TV Reception?
You may have heard a neighbour or a friend complaining about it, or maybe even experienced it yourself. Someone installs solar panels and suddenly the TV reception starts acting weird; they either can’t pick up some channels or there’s a lot of static on the screen. Are solar panels affecting their TV reception? Well firstly, […]
Solar Panels and Hot Weather: How Does Heat Affect Solar Systems?
With summer just around the corner, solar PV systems are selling like hotcakes. It seems the longer, sunnier days of spring are pertinent reminders that we’ll soon be cranking our air conditioners and cooling off in our pools – two extremely energy-intensive features of many homes. Not only does solar compensate for that hefty energy […]
Renovate or Rebuild Recap, Episode 5: Matt and Lynelle
We’re back in Victoria and ready to see what our talented teams have in store for us in this round. Jessie and Mel, Victoria’s Team Renovate, became household names as star contestants on Channel Nine’s, The Block, and there isn’t much that this dynamic duo can’t do. With Jesse’s real estate background and Mel’s project […]
Is It Possible To Charge Solar Panels Without Sunlight?
Whether you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint or save money on your electric bill, using solar power is a great option. Solar cells convert light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation into electricity. But what about when the sun goes down? Can an artificial light source charge a solar cell? In this article, we […]
Queensland Solar Rebates and Incentives 2025: Leveraging the Solar Rebate Program for Maximum Energy Savings
Are you a QLD homeowner looking for solar? With an abundance of sunshine, Queensland is a solar powerhouse offering some of the highest solar energy yields in the country. With QLD’s high retail electricity prices, solar is a particularly great investment. The cost of solar panels Brisbane has fallen dramatically over the last decade – […]
Renovate or Rebuild Recap, Episode 4: Shaun and Maxine
We’re heading back to Queensland this week for round two. Michael and Carlene make up the dynamic husband and wife team behind QLD’s Team Renovate. The renovating duo made their mark on the record-rating season of Channel Nine’s The Block and the inaugural season of Reno Rumble before launching into the world of home design […]
Australian Solar Panel Manufacturing: Supply Security and Economic Growth
Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer, Tindo Solar in South Australia, has invested millions into a new factory and production line as it hopes to produce enough panels to meet the growing demand for Australian-made panels. Twenty years ago, Australia had a burgeoning solar manufacturing industry, but this was short-lived. China now accounts for roughly 70% […]
A Solar Farm in the Australian Outback Could Supply 15% of Singapore’s Electricity
The world’s biggest solar farm is being planned for Australia, and it could provide 15% of Singapore’s electricity. Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes has backed the $30 billion plan which will see 2,000 jobs created and $2 billion in Australian exports per year, making Australia a global solar export superpower. ‘Sun Cable’, is set to be […]
Community-Scale Solar Batteries: Future Feasibility in Australia
Batteries are a hot topic in the Australian renewable energy industry and are an important component of the global transition to renewable energy. The rapid advancements of battery technology has allowed for solar panels and wind power to be stored and used at any time. Community-scale solar batteries could be the next step in renewable energy […]
