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Learn about the minimum necessary components of a solar power system; panels, inverter/charger, MPPT regulator, batteries and wiring.
Rainbow Power Company is out-sourcing super agents in places where we feel that we can make a difference.
The orders for solar power systems here at RPC have not stopped or slowed down- if anything, they have ramped up!
We know there are a lot of options out there, so let's delve into why you can trust Rainbow Power Company with your hard earned cash.
I grew up on a Multiple Occupancy in the bush, in the beautiful hills that surround Nimbin village. The property we lived on, while close to town as the crow flies, was made remote by twelve kilometres of rough bush track and winding, corrugated dirt road. The nearest mains power connection was over three Ks away, and the steep, forested terrain meant that to connect mains power to the property would cost many tens of thousands of dollars, even in the late 1970s when the community formed.
A heartfelt thank you to RPC's Karlin Bracegirdle.
From the back of a van to today's massive premises and online shop, RPC have seen a lot in its 33 years in business.
The 80's in Nimbin saw the hippies not only protect some of our most precious old growth rainforest, but the region also saw new technologies pioneered.
As things slowly get back to 'normal', we at RPC have had a chance to step back and reflect on what is important to our shareholders, our staff and we hope- our customers.
Laughing gas (nitrous oxide) is a potent greenhouse gas and can be addictive when misused, causing great pain and expense.
You've heard the renewables naysayers happily espouse coal and coal seam gas (or nuclear power!) when they speak of rubbish tips around the world filling Âup with unwanted solar panels
The heart of each photovoltaic installation contains a PV inverter. It transforms the energy collected by the solar panels into usable electricity.
So you have made the decision to power your tiny home with the sun? Congratulations! Solar power is now the cheapest most abundant energy source in the world.
Have you thought about upgrading your business to solar? A well designed commercial solar system may have a ROI of as low as 2 years.
Whether you believe in climate change or not, the one thing that is certain is that we are living in a time of soaring temperatures with many parts of Australia in drought.
Batteries have been seen as both the saviour and Achilles heel of renewable energy. Turning night into day! Battery technology isn't new either.
At last week's student strike I was asked to speak about how renewable energy and RPC can help people take action to solve the climate crisis.
As recently put by a well read commentator, we live in the Age of Mumpsimus, that is, an age characterised by clinging to traditional customs or notions although shown to be unreasonable.
Are you one of the millions of people wanting to not only save the planet, but also significantly reduce your power bills?
When purchasing or building a new property, the way the house sits in the landscape is important.
Can you afford not to? For your family, your planet and your wallet, what makes sense (and saves you dollars!) in 2019.
With twice the power of its predecessor, Powerwall 2 has completely revolutionised the way Australian households use, store and manage their energy.
A tiny Home might seriously reduce your carbon footprint as well as alleviate financial strain and allow for a better lifestyle.
You or I might call it a rebate, but the government's Clean Energy Regulator prefers we don't use that term.
There has been a bug detected in the firmware of Victron's new range of Bluetooth enabled SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers.