The Solar Blog

What is a Watt? Translating Energy Gobbledygook into Aussie English

Have you ever wondered what a watt really is, why it matters, or how it impacts how much you pay for power? If you have, you’ve probably spent a fair few hours on Google trying to make sense of the complicated technical explanations experts write. The energy industry is at its core very complex and […]

Have you ever wondered what a watt really is, why it matters, or how it impacts...

Tobacco & Fossil Fuels are more similar than you think…

Only decades ago, doctors were advertising the benefits of smoking. Don’t be fooled, tobacco & fossil fuels are more similar than you think.

February 11, 2022 - 7 min read

Industry Insight

Ultra low cost solar; Aussie solar innovators offered $40million in investment

“Ultra Low Cost Solar” now a priority for the Australian Government, with $40 million invested into researching and developing low cost photovoltaic (PV) solar technologies.

February 3, 2022 - 3 min read

Do I need a solar battery?

Batteries are a highly debated topic in the Australian solar industry. Whether they are worth the cost is a question that we get asked all the time.

December 20, 2021 - 2 min read

woman shopping for a solar company online

What you must consider before investing in solar panels

Before you get swindled by a solar salesman, read these three simple things you must consider before investing in solar panels.

December 9, 2021 - 4 min read

Can you recycle solar panels in Australia?

A solar power system has a typical life expectancy of 20 to 25 years. When that life comes to an end, can you recycle your solar panels?

October 11, 2021 - 3 min read

What you need to know about the Solar Feed-In Tariff (FiT)

Solar Feed in Tariffs (FiTs) can be confusing. To understand the FiT, first it’s important to understand how solar connects to the main electrical grid.

November 24, 2021 - 2 min read