QLD Hit By Solar Gold Rush

QLD Hit By Solar Gold Rush

In Russian there is an expression: The wise man learns from mistakes of others, the smart man learns from his own, and the stupid one never learns. Take your pick where...

QLD Hit By Solar Gold Rush

In Russian there is an expression: The wise man learns from mistakes of others, the smart man learns from his own, and the stupid one never learns. Take your pick where...

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Voluntary Feed-in Tariffs Under Review

Voluntary Feed-in Tariffs Under Review

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) recently published its recommendations for a fair and reasonable feed-in tariff for 2012/13. While the figures went up slightly (7.7 to 12.9¢/kWh) the...

Voluntary Feed-in Tariffs Under Review

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) recently published its recommendations for a fair and reasonable feed-in tariff for 2012/13. While the figures went up slightly (7.7 to 12.9¢/kWh) the...

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Is your TV Wasting Electricity?

Dave's Column - Televisions on Standby. In 2005 TVs were by far the biggest energy wasters in the average Aussie household*. Simple measures to stop the drain. Phantom Loads First...

Is your TV Wasting Electricity?

Dave's Column - Televisions on Standby. In 2005 TVs were by far the biggest energy wasters in the average Aussie household*. Simple measures to stop the drain. Phantom Loads First...

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Is your fridge up to speed?

Dave's Column - Fridges. Refrigeration can add a lot to your energy bill. Urban myths about power consumption of fridges and freezers, including that old beer fridge. Urban myths: a)...

Is your fridge up to speed?

Dave's Column - Fridges. Refrigeration can add a lot to your energy bill. Urban myths about power consumption of fridges and freezers, including that old beer fridge. Urban myths: a)...

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MPPT Charge Controllers

MPPT Charge Controllers

'Should I get a MPPT controller? Are they are more efficient?' We hear these questions a lot. And yes, they are more efficient. On the other hand they often do...

MPPT Charge Controllers

'Should I get a MPPT controller? Are they are more efficient?' We hear these questions a lot. And yes, they are more efficient. On the other hand they often do...

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Grid Connect Solar Savings Calculator

Grid Connect Solar Savings Calculator

Since the regulated feed-in tariff (FiT) was abolished by the NSW Liberal Government it is more difficult to size an appropriate grid connect solar system that provides return on investment....

Grid Connect Solar Savings Calculator

Since the regulated feed-in tariff (FiT) was abolished by the NSW Liberal Government it is more difficult to size an appropriate grid connect solar system that provides return on investment....

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