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Ben McInerney

Review Board Member
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CEO, Researcher, Editor
Expertise: Solar PV Research, Arboriculture, Content Wizard
Education: TAFE NSW

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

Is it expensive to install solar panels men install solar

Solar energy converts sunlight into electrical power, suitable for use in both domestic and commercial settings, or for feeding back into the power network. This process involves utilising solar panels, inverters, and occasionally, solar batteries to generate this electricity. How do solar panels generate electricity? When sun rays strike solar panels, the silicon photovoltaic cells …

Feed-in-tariff-on-20kW-solar-system-man-works

The 20kW commercial solar system suits a wide range of medium-sized factories and commercial shops. You can expect to pay around $18,769 for a 20kW system installed. Prices can vary wildly depending on the quality of panels you install and the company that quotes the job. The above price is after you have received your …

what-size-solar-system-do-I-need

When you’ve finally decided to install solar for your home, the next thing you’ll have to figure out is the size of the solar system that is perfect for your home. Generally, the size of the solar system you need depends on your home’s energy consumption rate. The more energy you spend per day, the …

solar installation perth 5kW

As the cost of electricity soars, an increasing number of people in Perth, alongside many Australians, are switching to solar energy to cut down on their bills. The only barrier to this move for most homeowners is the cost of solar installation in the area. Solar panels have predominantly been known to be quite expensive. …

Commercial Solar Below is a list of articles about commercial solar installation, from cost to rebate amounts. Please visit our homepage for prices on residential systems and associated costs for direct links to the correct article.

100kw-commercial-solar-system

Companies ranging from medium to large looking to shift towards solar energy will see the 100kW commercial system as a leading option in the Australian scene. Due to its substantial capacity, this arrangement generates a significant quantity of electricity, greatly reducing your power expenses and diminishing your environmental impact. On average, the 100kW commercial solar …

solar panels Gold Coast

A whopping 33% of households on the Gold Coast are soaking up the sun’s energy and transforming it into electricity. It’s the ideal place where the Gold Coasters have plentiful sunshine to get a fast ROI on the solar power system. Go Solar Quotes is here to help you join the growing number of households …

government-rebate

The 50kW solar system is popular for commercial applications as it covers a large percentage of small to medium-sized power needs. On average, a 50kW solar system will cost around $46,605, including government rebates and other incentives. The true range depends on your location and the brand of solar panels and inverter you go with. …

solar panel system installation canberra

Over the last 20 years, Australia has consistently shown itself to be an excellent location for adopting solar energy. Specifically, Canberra in the ACT has seen a significant rise in solar panel installations, as more residential property owners choose solar solutions to reduce their electricity costs. Solar panel cost in Canberra The cost of a …