Bifacial Solar Panels: A Smart Choice for Australian Homes

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Home Solar panels are becoming more popular and affordable in Australia as homeowners and businesses constantly look to reduce their electricity bills and carbon footprint. However, not all solar panels are created equal. Depending on their design, technology, and performance, some offer more advantages. One of the latest innovations in the industry is the all-black […]

How solar can help reduce your cost of living

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Home The continuously rising cost of living is one of the key concerns for Australians. According to recent research by finder.com.au, the percentage of households stressed about energy has increased from 18% to 23% between March 2021 and 2023. Soaring electricity prices continue to put pressure on households. The wholesale cost of electricity saw a significant increase, […]

Should I install a solar battery? Six factors to consider

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Home Adding battery storage to your solar power system can maximise your solar investment. A battery helps reduce your reliance on the grid by storing the excess solar energy you have not used during the day and saving it for later use: at night, on low sunlight days, when utility rates are more expensive or […]

Why electricity prices have gone up and 4 ways to protect yourself

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Home The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), in its National Electricity Market (NEM) snapshot, said wholesale costs soared 141 per cent in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the same period last year. This announcement is particularly worrying for households without solar, who are set to experience energy bill shock, with a significant increase in wholesale electricity prices […]

3 ways to save energy consumption as you work from home

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Home The impact of COVID-19 on the lives of millions has been unimaginable. Our work and personal lives have been turned upside down, as we continue to come to terms with coping with such significant change. One significant change resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has been the shift to working from home. As social distancing […]

The smartest way to invest in solar

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Home Australia is one of the sunniest places on the planet, so it’s not surprising that the lucky country also has the highest uptake of rooftop solar panels in the world. In fact, there are now over three million solar systems installed on homes and businesses around the country. With solar energy’s proven ability to […]

How does solar power work?

Solahart expert explains to home owners how solar energy works

Home Solar power is a great and proven way to reduce your energy bills, but have you ever wondered how it works? In this article, we will explore: How solar power works in providing electricity to your household; Why choosing solar power makes sense; and How you can store excess solar power for later use […]

Is solar hot water worth it?

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Home Is solar hot water worth it? As one of the sunniest countries on the planet1, it’s not surprising that more Australians are choosing clean, free energy from the sun, rather than costly electricity or gas, as their main energy source. But when talking about solar, people often focus on solar power, and sometimes forget […]

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