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
With the cost of living today, I just really can’t help but wonder about ways to cut down expenses. It has been a while since I first heard about solar energy and have always been curious about a number of things: how it works, how much it costs, how long the panels last, and ultimately …
To set up a 5kw solar system with the standard 320W solar panels, you’re going to require a total of 16 panels. 16 panels x 320w = 5120w or 5.1kW. They measure 170cm x 100cm and when set up together in an array they cover 27m2 of roof space. 16 solar panels needed for a …
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The Aussie Federal Government’s solar panel scheme doesn’t offer a straightforward discount, but as we’re about to explain, it does offer immediate savings on qualified solar installations. This initiative, named the Small Scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), slashes the upfront costs of fitting solar panels by $431 per kWh. The reduction in price is tied …
Sonnen Batteries or as their trademark goes SonnenBatterie is a rising star in the world of solar batteries in Australia, so much so they have begun building them locally in their Adelaide factory. You can expect a 6kWh SonnenBatterie to cost $9,375 inc. GST. The price ranges all the way up to $15,175 inc. GST …
After settling on a 5 kW system, it’s essential to figure out precisely how much energy it’ll generate over the course of a full day. A 5 kW solar system will produce around 20 kW for an entire day. Most of the power will be generated when the sun is at its peak, between 10 …
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This will depend on the type of battery you decide to go for. There are 3 main types of solar batteries on the market and they all have different life cycles. There are lead-acid, Lithium iron and saltwater. Lithium-ion batteries are the gold standard when it comes to solar storage and their warranty period is …
In Australia, the typical price range for installing solar panel setups can vary between $3,000 and $12,500 or above, depending on the system’s size, the installation spot, and how complex the installation is. For instance, a 6.6 kW solar system, which is the most common system installed in 2024, costs between $6,500 and $8,500, rebate …
With the ever-increasing popularity of solar systems and installations, various questions have started to arise from the cost to the worth and even to its usage. One particularly striking inquiry is whether a solar panel can still function during the nighttime. The straight answer is a resounding no, solar panels do not generate energy at night. …
