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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
30kW solar systems are perfect for Aussie small to medium businesses with annual power bills of about $15,000 or higher. A 30kWh solar system installed will cost around $28,957 on average installed. This price is after the government rebate of $8,818 has been applied. With a payback period of between 3 – 5 years, depending …
Microinverters convert the DC power from individual solar panels to AC electricity to power your home. A microinverter ensures that each solar panel in your solar system works at its optimum level. Consequently, each solar panel produces the most power it can, and that power all goes into your home solar system. By ensuring that …
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Micro-inverters are used for solar panel systems that get partial shading. Micro-inverters come attached to each solar panel and are not bought separately. The best way to cost them is by comparing the per kilowatt price of a central inverter vs microinverters for the same-sized solar panel system. The price of micro inverters is $1.15 …
The discount you receive when purchasing a 5KW solar system depends on your whereabouts. In Australia, every state has its own method for figuring out rebate amounts. Therefore, depending on the state you reside in, you may be able to get a 5KW solar system at a more affordable price compared to another state. The …
A 6kW solar system is highly favoured among various options, ideally suiting the common energy use trends seen in the average Australian home. For a bit of reassurance and to exactly show what a 6kW setup is capable of, we’ve spent some time researching and listing the daily energy consumption of average household appliances, aiding …
Most Queenslanders are qualified for the solar rebate. Simply purchase a new solar setup for your home, ensuring you’ve never benefited from a solar subsidy previously. To be eligible you must: Install a solar system no larger than 100kW The solar power system must be installed at an eligible home. Examples include houses, townhouses, residential …
The South Australian government’s buzzing about getting more Aussies to dive into the sunny side of energy savings. They’ve rolled out a cracker of a scheme for home batteries. The SA solar battery rebate scheme is open to all residents connected to the grid. In the scheme, applicants can access low-interest loans from the Clean …
The Australian Government introduced the Solar Rebate, also known as the Small-scale Technology Certificate scheme, in 2011. The solar rebate will end in QLD on 31st December 2030. The current STC rebate offered to Queenslanders decreases yearly until it reaches zero at the end of 2030. The 44c feed-in tariff offered by electricity distributors Energex, …