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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.
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The battery backlash has begun!
Well, it's not an article we saw coming this year, but alas, here it is. The great battery backlash began in 2024. It's no secret that...
Michael Clement
Mar 22, 20242 min read
Many panels have been dropped from Tier 1 status in recent times. So, what is this and does it matter?
Ah. Good old Tier 1. Usually, when we hear this term we warn our customers to look further into the situation in front of them. For...
Michael Clement
Mar 1, 20243 min read
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
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
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