Ben McInerney
Review Board Member
BACKGROUND
Ben is a renewable energy enthusiast and developed a passion for solar while helping his brother Leigh install solar panels on the Central Coast. With an environmental science-based background, transitioning into renewable energy was seamless. Ben has helped thousands of Australians understand roof-top solar and enabled them to make the best choice before their purchase.Latest by Ben McInerney
To determine the cost involved in installing solar panels on a three-bedroom house, it’s crucial initially to work out the daily energy consumption. According to the CSIRO, a typical three-bedroom residence uses about 22.45kW of electricity each day. You will need to install a 5kW solar system to cover daily power usage (approx. 22.45kW) in …
It’s essential to highlight that there’s a significant difference between a solar collector and a solar panel. A solar collector is a device that collects solar radiation from the sun. That energy can be used to heat fluids and air, as an alternative for traditional domestic water heating. On the other hand, solar panels produce …
The sun’s energy is converted into usable electricity by solar panels. Solar cells, basically, use a system that generates voltages or electric power in a photovoltaic cell when sunlight strikes it and then generates an electrical current. Since we can utilize solar energy in such ways, many people are installing solar panels in their homes. …
In Australia, 3 million homes1 have fitted solar panels. Is it possible for the significant number of renting households to also reap the advantages of solar energy? Renters can also have solar panels installed in the homes they live in. However, they have to wait for the landlord to install it. If they want to …
Using solar energy as a source of electricity in your home or business reduces your carbon footprint. Your carbon footprint is your contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful substances to the environment. And because solar energy is green and clean, many people are switching to it. But does it reduce your carbon footprint …
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In South Australia, a new government program is providing solar panels at no cost. The South Australian Government has developed the Switch for Solar program to provide free 4.4kw solar panels to recipients of the cost of living concession. Beneficiaries of the program will stop receiving the concession for ten years. The program aims to …
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Over the last few years, the phrase “Virtual Power Plant” is becoming common in the solar system and battery sector. We live in a rapidly changing virtual environment, from virtual currency to virtual meetings. In recent years, virtual power plants, or VPPs, have created quite a stir in the energy business. Joining a VPP can …
When you buy solar panels, it is important to consider the amount of power you need from them. How much power your solar panels produce against their rated capacity is their efficiency. Efficient solar panels may produce as much power as their rated capacity. The actual efficiency of many commercial solar panels ranges from 17% …
The performance of your solar system is impacted by the orientation of your solar panels. The optimal angle for your panels depends on where you’re situated. If you live in the southern hemisphere, the correct orientation for your solar panels is trues north. If you live in the northern hemisphere, the correct orientation is true …
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