COP26: What Is It and Why Should Australians Care?
For the last two weeks, all eyes have been focused on Glasgow as the world’s leaders gathered at what has been dubbed as the most important international climate summit in years: COP26. From the “blah blah blahs” of Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, and the controversial choice of menus for delegates, to sweeping pledges to end […]
Solar and the City: “Massive Opportunity” For Melbourne CBD to Become a Solar Powerhouse
If you live in a high-rise apartment complex or work in one of the many commercial buildings crammed into Melbourne’s CBD, you’ll know that installing solar panels in Melbourne city is a bit more complex than out in the ‘burbs. After all, with small rooftop areas and shading, where are all the panels supposed to […]
Solar Battery Storage vs Power Generators for Backup Power
Over the last few weeks, many states across Australia have been hit by severe thunderstorms, causing widespread blackouts. Severe weather events (bushfires, storms, heatwaves, etc.) coupled with aging and outdated infrastructure is a sure recipe for power outages. Fortunately, home and business owners have the option of a backup power solution that will ensure lights, […]
Solar Power Monitoring Systems: What They Are and How They Work
In business management, you’ll likely hear the phrase “what gets measured, get managed” or some variation thereof. It essentially means that if you’re looking to improve or maintain something, the best place to start is by measuring it. The same can be said when it comes to monitoring systems for solar power. If you want […]
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 2026: 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 – […]
