Solar Fix Ups

When we're out and about we see some great examples of what not to get. Below is our blog to help show you what is out there that we help fix up.

Why do we recommend the products we do?

Qcells are leaving Australia! No, we didn't sell them. We did however have many an argument with a customer about this, but as it turns...

Michael Clement

Mar 1, 20242 min read

Quality. What is it? And how is it achieved?

Recently, we saw a claim from a well-known and popular online solar and electrical company. Their claim to fame was they had so much more...

Michael Clement

Mar 1, 20242 min read

Following up on systems performance!

In many ways, it's the most important, and by far, the least common part of a solar system purchase. This week we will be inspecting a...

Michael Clement

Jan 19, 20242 min read

Happy New Year everyone!

We hope everyone was lucky enough to have a great break and is feeling refreshed. We do, unfortunately, have to start with some sad news....

Michael Clement

Jan 19, 20241 min read

A big Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

Thanks so much to our amazing people this year, you've truly meant the world to us. It's been easily one of the strangest years we've...

Michael Clement

Jan 19, 20241 min read

Well... what a weekend!

First Anna resigned in QLD, and then a long-time South East QLD solar company Keen2begreen went into liquidation. See the photo below....

Michael Clement

Jan 19, 20242 min read

Batteries are being recalled! What to do and could this happen to you?

Well, firstly we must say that we've had many a battle over the years with customers about batteries. Whether it's been about their price...

Michael Clement

Jan 19, 20243 min read

All this different gear, all these quote websites encouraging hundreds of confusing quotes. HELP!

Recently, this has been a hot topic again with a lot of online marketing. Here is a discussion that we're having with our customers, but...

Michael Clement

Jan 19, 20242 min read

REC vs Longi on an east-facing roof.

An extremely interesting table to view. Firstly, this is an REC vs Longi panel comparison using Fronius inverters. The system sizes...

Michael Clement

Jan 19, 20242 min read

What happens when things go wrong?

The downside of solar is it's both roofing and electricity, which means there are lots of little things that can become huge problems. To...

Michael Clement

Jan 19, 20242 min read

To battery or not to battery?

To quote Shakespeare, that is thy question. In recent times, batteries have become a hot topic. To be fair, they have been for years....

Michael Clement

Jan 19, 20242 min read

Wow... where do they find them

Michael Clement

Jan 19, 20240 min read

Batteries are starting to make sense...

Well sort of and finally all combined at the same time. The first battery system we were involved in as a team was way back in 2012. Back...

Michael Clement

Jan 19, 20242 min read

Trimming trees. Is it worth it? How much should you trim?

Well, there's no hard and fast answer here. The short answer is that yes, trimming trees will help your solar performance. However, there...

Michael Clement

Jan 19, 20241 min read

Feed In Tariffs

An important, and often under-utilised, asset for your solar! Guys, there are some amazing tariffs around at the moment. However, you may...

Michael Clement

Jul 28, 20231 min read

Solar. It Ain't Easy Sometimes

But, with customers like this, it makes it all worth it! We've had a tough week. Some extremely difficult installs (which, we pride...

Michael Clement

Jul 28, 20231 min read

Insurance and Big Companies Warranties in Solar

Due to legislation, insurers must include solar in your home and contents. However, some of them sure don't make it easy. A recent story...

Michael Clement

Jul 28, 20231 min read

Feed in tariffs!

Please, please, please shop around. They are so important for so many of you!!! Especially those with smaller usage or bigger systems....

Michael Clement

Jul 28, 20231 min read

Painting Your Roof With Solar Panels

As Shakespeare said, to remove or not remove? Here is our upcoming showroom with another neighbour's property in the background. Both...

Michael Clement

Jul 28, 20231 min read

Power purchase agreements

They're rearing their heads again. Are they worth it? Or a lock-you-in scam? The first piece of advice I give to family and friends...

Michael Clement

May 26, 20231 min read