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Dec 29, 2023
NOW CLOSED QLD Solar Battery Rebate
Queensland's Battery Booster program (solar battery rebate) launched in early 2024 The Battery Booster program, a new component of...

Dec 11, 2023
Solar Panel Comparison - REC Alpha Pure R vs Sumec Phono Helios Clear
Comparison between REC Alpha Pure R solar panels and Sumec Phono Helios Clear panels.
Both panels contain HJT technology.

Dec 1, 2022
Emergency Backstop Mechanism: What you need to know for your solar system
The Queensland government requires new (or upgraded) solar systems with total inverter capacity of 10kW and above to have an “Emergency...

Oct 20, 2022
Does having a solar system increase my property value?
There is no doubt installing solar can save you big bucks on your electricity bills, but did you know it can also positively influence...

Sep 21, 2022
REC Twinpeak 4 vs Trina Vertex S+ | Solar Panel Comparison
Trina’s Vertex S+ vs REC’s Twinpeak 4 Electrical Sensations’ first preference is to install REC’s Alpha Pure solar panels. The Alpha Pure...

Aug 29, 2022
Solar Batteries: Are they worth it in 2024?
Why install solar batteries? What’s the benefit? Essentially batteries store unused energy produced by your solar panels. That stored...

Jul 9, 2022
What is the “sun tax” and should you be worried?
THE “SUN TAX” – What does it even mean? Over the past few weeks, there has been talk of a new “solar/sun tax” being introduced in...

May 23, 2022
REC Alpha Pure vs TwinPeak 4 | Solar Panel Comparison
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...

May 13, 2022
QLD Solar Rebate: 2023 Beginners Guide
Table of Contents: How does the ‘solar rebate’ work in Queensland? How much is the ‘solar rebate’? Who is eligible for the ‘solar rebate’...

Mar 10, 2022
What size solar power system do I need?
In a nutshell: To work out what size solar PV system you require, you need to analyse your household’s daily electricity consumption....

Feb 9, 2022
Toowoomba Local, Nigel Phillips Accepted into Team of Solar Experts
Director of Electrical Sensations, Nigel Phillips has been accepted into the Clean Energy Council’s (CEC) Installer Reference Group. The...

Feb 9, 2022
SMA Sunny Boy vs. Fronius Primo | Inverter Comparison 2023
The inverter is certainly one of, if not the most, critical components of the solar system. When it comes to good quality, premium solar...

Jan 23, 2022
Beginners Guide to Solar Panels
Solar panel selection can be one of the most confusing aspects of having a solar power system installed… There are always new...

Oct 8, 2021
Beginners Guide to Solar Inverters
The inverter is certainly one of, if not the most, critical components of the solar system. To keep it nice & simple, the inverter...

Sep 6, 2021
Dodgy Solar Installers | 7 Red Flags To Look Out For
In Australia, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a solar installer. With over 8,000 CEC accredited installers, knowing...

Jun 22, 2021
Performance vs. Product Warranty: Solar Panel Warranties Explained
Researching and comparing solar power systems can be a daunting and confusing process – especially when it comes to understanding the...

Jun 1, 2021
5 Benefits of Choosing a Local Solar Installer
1. Home visits to create a customised, quality solution for your home A local solar installer is more likely to fully evaluate your...

May 17, 2021
Solar systems during a storm: What you need to know
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...

May 11, 2021
The Truth about Tier 1 Solar Panels
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...

Mar 2, 2021
String Inverters vs. Micro-Inverters: Which one is better?
Inverters are an essential component of any solar power system. The inverter's basic function is to invert Direct Current (DC) from the...

Feb 12, 2021
12 Rules That Your Solar Installer Should be Following
Making sure that your solar power system is designed and installed by a Solar Accreditation Australia, formerly Clean Energy Council...
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