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
Typically power is generated through coal, nuclear or hydroelectric at a central power plant and fed into the city to power homes and businesses. Distributed energy is the concept of many small-scale power or storage systems on the customer’s side of the meter, such as rooftop solar and batteries. These are all connected to the …
No solar panel system can work without an inverter. Inverters have the essential job of converting the direct current (DC) that the panels generate from sunlight into alternating current (AC) that your house uses. There are three types of inverters: power inverters, microinverters, and string inverters. Suppose you opt to use microinverters instead of the …
All types of energy generation leave some kind of a carbon footprint. Even green sustainable energy like solar leaves a carbon footprint in the production of the panels including mining for raw materials, manufacturing, and transport to their final destination. The least CO2 is produced by wind and nuclear at 11 g and 12 gCO2/kWh …
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With electricity prices on the rise and solar system prices decreasing every day, solar power is a cheaper, cleaner, and safer alternative source of energy for Australian homeowners living in Adelaide. 5kW solar systems are among the most common sizes for most homeowners. If you plan to install solar panels and have a medium to …
Electricity demand is not constant in any particular region: It is usually the lowest at night and the highest on hot days when air conditioners are working overtime. However, utilities must be prepared to meet peak demand or risk a blackout or brownout, a drop in power that can harm sensitive electrical devices. To satisfy …
Like many states in Australia, Tasmania is also pioneering renewable energy generation. Solar power is more affordable now than ever, thanks to the government rebates. Also, the high cost of electricity encourages many homeowners to install solar panels to lower their electricity bills. The average solar rebate in TAS is $1,611 for a 5kW solar …
A virtual power plant (VPP) is a scattered network combining the various energy resources to increase the power generation and also serve as commercially viable for consumer market and storage. It is a technology that integrates a mix of various power sources to make them ready for the power demand of various sectors. VPP software …
Solar panel rebates are available for eligible residents in Western Australia. The amount of rebate you receive will vary depending on the size of the system you install. The average solar rebate in WA is $2,279, which you would be entitled to if you installed a 6kWh solar panel system (The most popular size for …
When it comes to solar technology, there are two terms used almost interchangeably. Solar cell and photovoltaic cells. Do these two words refer to the same thing? Let us find out. A photovoltaic cell contains layers of semiconductors that convert the sun’s light into electric energy. The conversion process is known as the solar voltaic …
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