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
Opal Solar panels, manufactured by China’s leading brand, Astronergy, are among the best tier 1 panels in the industry. Astronergy has been around for 15 years and is one of the most reliable PV product lines in China. In collaboration with the Chint Group, its parent company, Astronergy, is known for producing top-quality solar modules …
Golden Concord Holdings Limited, or simply GCL, is a large Chinese corporation that owns assets worth 21 billion across the world, with a larger share being in China. GCL Corporation founded GCL-Poly Company in 1996, which produces silicon wafers used to make solar panels. GCL recently started manufacturing solar panels, and it was ranked the …
Panasonic is one of the best brands in the whole world and has been an industry leader in solar technology for over 45 years. This company provides panels that have gone through rigorous testing for maximum efficiency. Panasonic solar panels are highly durable and efficient. In 1997, this company produced its HIT range which comprises …
Znshine solar panels measure up well when compared to top brands like LG and Risen as they all offer good value for money. We, however, gave them an efficiency rating of 7/10 due to their relatively low module efficiencies, which make them unsuitable for small roof spaces. On the plus side, Znshine has offices in …
Having been in the inverter industry for over 24 years, Sungrow has proven to be one of the best inverters in the market today. Their products are widely known for their impressive efficiency, safety, ease of installation, and durability. Like most solar products, Sungow is made in China, but don’t let that throw you off, …
Townsville is constantly bathed in sunlight, which is brilliant for slapping solar panels onto your roof! About 600,000 Queensland homes and businesses have made the shift to solar, accounting for 30% of all dwellings. Additionally, Townsville is home to the Ross River Solar Farm, churning out sufficient energy to supply the Sunshine Coast and beyond. …
Switching to solar energy in Australia comes with benefits that are just too good for most homeowners to ignore. After you decide to try it out on your roof, the next step involves collecting quotes from different solar experts. The total costs you’ll receive on the quotes will differ for each contractor depending on numerous …
In recent years, there’s been a noticeable boom in solar energy adoption across Australia. Plenty of homeowners are joining the solar movement, eager to pocket substantial savings on their power bills. However, some homes don’t end up with the results they expected because of the solar provider they chose. That’s why you should be very …
Risen Energy is one of the many Chinese solar panel manufacturers in the market today. The company was founded in 1986, but it started manufacturing solar panels in 2002 – making them one of the pioneers in the industry. Being in the market for more than a decade, the company has slowly grown and gained …
