Solar News
The world is turning to renewable energy, however, a green grid is not without challenges. What the duck?
RPC have a new stand-alone (off grid) solar power system to introduce!
Proudly Australian Made in our manufacturing warehouse in Nimbin NSW, these are our largest systems ever! The SolVA Commercial containerised solar power systems for extra-large projects and those dreaming BIG!
RPC recently completed installation of its first 100 kW containerised solar system for Mansfield Estate Eco Retreat in Port Macquarie.
There was a time when solar panels and the thought of renewable energy for all, seemed a pipedream, or simply the domain of hippies and fringe dwellers, not so anymore.
Now more than 30% of Australian homes have panels, a larger percentage per rooftop than any other country in the world, and soon the renewable energy feeding back into the Aussie energy grid will exceed that which is coming from coal.
Grey Nomads Making a Difference with Rainbow Power Company.
We sell both 12 volt and 24 volt (nominal) solar panels to match your RV's battery voltage. Our panels come in various different shapes and sizes to suit most vehicles/installation areas.
Reducing power use and load demands.
Although we prefer to quote customers on getting the exact amount of solar for their lifestyle desires, we also realise that there is often still a need for them to curb their energy usage.
The Talaria STING electric dirt bike- now available at RPC.
Hi it’s the RPC brains trust- and today we’re talking to you about our newest product, the Talaria Electric Dirt Bike.
Reducing power use and load demands.
Although we prefer to quote customers on getting the exact amount of solar for their lifestyle desires, we also realise that there is often still a need for them to curb their energy usage.
Power is basically a calculation of the workload that an electric current can do, and that workload is measured in watts.
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.
Are you one of the millions of people wanting to not only save the planet, but also significantly reduce your power bills?
Since December 1st, 2017, new regulations are in place in regards to your electricity meter. These new regulations are ironically labelled 'Power of Choice'.
The NSW Solar Bonus Scheme with its 60/20¢ feed-in tariff is coming to an end. Where to from here?
The recent floods and storms have left 250,000 homes without power on the Eastern seaboard which has led to several requests for solar backup systems.
Find out whether or not a grid connect solar system meets your needs and puts money back in your pocket.
The Australian Energy Market Commission predicting a 42% increase in NSW retail electricity prices by 2014 due to the electricity networks being unprepared for the soaring peak demands.
South Australia's fire services have moved to correct a growing assumption about house fires at properties where solar power is installed.
Due to rising electricity prices and the current lack of a regulated feed-in tariff (in NSW), we are getting a lot of inquiries to 'get off the grid'.
In NSW, customers who have missed out on the earlier Solar Bonus Scheme will be best using a net meter.
SOARING NSW power bills are partly due to flawed government regulation that encourages massive over-investment in towers and wires and pays inflated returns to state-owned electricity transmission and distribution companies, a report has found.
The director for the Institute of Environmental Studies at the University of NSW, Mark Diesendorf says 'the costs of the scheme were dwarfed by the huge increase in electricity bills necessary to pay for new infrastructure'.
In the production of LED Screens harmful chemicals like lead and mercury and other VOCs are left out of the process.
A chemical used to make LCD televisions and semiconductors could cause more global warming than coal-fired power plants.
Today, EnergyAustralia announced electricity prices are to rise by 10% within this year .