New Zealand’s largest grid-connected solar plant begins operations
The push towards a renewable future in New Zealand has received a massive boost, with the country’s largest solar plant commencing operations and feeding green energy into the grid. Now is the best time to take advantage of this by getting FREE solar quotes here at Energy Matters. The Kapuni Solar Power Plant in South […]
New Zealand’s largest grid-connected solar plant begins operations
The push towards a renewable future in New Zealand has received a massive boost, with the country’s largest solar plant commencing operations and feeding green energy into the grid. The Kapuni Solar Power Plant in South Taranaki has 5800 photovoltaic (PV) panels and can generate enough electricity to meet the annual needs of more than […]
Why you should install solar panels on your investment property
Do you have a rental property? If so, you’ve probably been wondering if solar panels are worth the investment. The answer is yes – these systems can be claimed at EOFY, and they will save you money in the long run. You can win financially when you put panels on your property. You can claim […]
The majority of new renewable projects will be cheaper than coal
Even the most efficient and cheapest coal projects around the world cannot compete with renewable energy projects. That is the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finding that released a report that showed that 62 per cent of renewable energy projects installed in 2020 would produce more affordable power than any coal project in the world. […]
NOW IS THE TIME FOR SOLAR
During the last decade, we have seen the global price of solar panels drop at a phenomenal rate. According to Bloomberg in it’s piece ‘Solar and Wind Power So Cheap They’re Outgrowing Subsidies’ the price of panels in 2019 was 85% lower than in 2010. The reduction in price is one of the main drivers […]
FIMER’S New Platforms Destined For The Utility PV Market
Industry leader and solar inverter game-changers FIMER have announced two new platforms set for launch across the utility-scale PV sector. The high-power stringer inverter, featuring multi-MPPT and a modular conversion capability, is designed to suit the demands of decentralised and centralised applications. The innovation also covers 100 percent of utility applications. The International Energy Agency […]
Your opportunity for cheaper solar power ends June 30, 2021
The rules are changing – the existing solar rebates available through the current Solar Homes and Solar for Business programs are set to decrease from June 30, 2021. What does this mean for you? If you’re considering installing a solar power system at your home or business in Victoria, you’ll receive less of a rebate […]
Astronauts complete solar upgrade to International Space Station
How did you spend your weekend? Perhaps enjoying time with family, watching some football on the television or maybe taking some time to get to those chores around the house? For two astronauts, their weekend was spent conducting spacewalks on the International Space Station to install a powerful new solar panel. French astronaut Thomas Pesquet […]
What size solar system will I need for my home?
This is one of the most common questions that we’re asked. It is entirely understandable – people want to know how much they’ll have to invest in getting solar power, and they want to crunch the numbers. There are a few things to consider when calculating how many panels you will need, which we will […]
Zimbabwe’s pain highlights the perils of cheap, inferior solar panels
Scores of Zimbabwe residents have been forced to learn the hard way that cheap, imported panels are too good to be true. Opportunistic Chinese e-businesses have preyed on Zimbabwe, flooding the country with dodgy panels that often fail before they even generate any power. It has come after a period of extreme drought in the […]
