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There is no doubt installing solar can save you big bucks on your electricity bills, but did you know it can also positively influence your home’s value? Installing a good quality solar power system is a simple thing you can do to give your property a competitive edge – particularly as more people are becoming environmentally aware. How much value does solar add to your home? While solar may not be the first priority when eyeing off a new home, it can be an added bonus. Esp

Why install solar batteries? What’s the benefit? Essentially batteries store unused energy produced by your solar panels. That stored energy can be used overnight, in times of inclement weather or when power is charged at premium rates (Time-of-Use tariff customers). Batteries give you ‘certainty of supply’ and allow you to create your own energy supply rather than relying predominately on the grid (Ergon, Energex etc).   The three main benefits of installing a solar battery

REC is known for producing high-quality solar panels, but which one is best for you ?  The REC Alpha Pure and TwinPeak 4 are both good-quality solar panels. We proudly recommend both to our customers and in fact, have been installing REC panels for more than 5 years. We’re totally confident in both panels’ performance, reliability, and longevity.  How are they similar? Both panels feature a half-cut design, have an impressive 25 year product warranty, and are backed by a la

Solar panel selection can be one of the most confusing aspects of having a solar power system installed… There are always new...

In Australia, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a solar installer. With over 8,000 CEC accredited installers , knowing which one to pick can get pretty confusing. While there are plenty of high-quality, local installers out there, there are also a lot of dodgy installers who only have one thing in mind: getting your money.  But how can you decipher a trustworthy company from a not-so-trustworthy company? Here is a list of seven red flags to look out for wh

Researching and comparing solar power systems can be a daunting and confusing process – especially when it comes to understanding the different warranties. Solar panels have two different types of warranties: The Output Performance Warranty  and the  Manufacturer’s Product Warranty . They are VERY different.  Solar Panel Product Warranty The manufacturer’s product warranty is much more meaningful, important, and useful than the performance warranty. Ranges from 10-30 years.

What’s normal : If there is a blackout, it’s completely normal for your solar power system to shut down. It should turn itself back on once the power is back on. It’s also normal for your system to be producing significantly less than usual when it’s very overcast in the lead-up to the storm.  What’s NOT normal : Error lights on the inverter after a storm OR the inverter not turning itself back on after the power is back on.  When you should get your system inspected by a pro

Long story short: ‘Tier 1’ is one of the most misused and misleading terms in the solar industry. To be quite blunt, Tier 1 is a marketing term a lot of cheap solar installers exploit to give the buyer a feeling of confidence in a substandard product.  The tiering system was created by BloombergNEF & has nothing to do with the quality of the solar panels.  It was created to separate solar manufacturers (NOT the panels) based on their ‘bankability’, which BloombergNEF defines