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Solar Quotes Blog is a leading source of information about solar energy in Australia. The blog features in-depth articles, news, and reviews about solar panels, inverters, batteries, and installation services. It aims to help homeowners and businesses make informed decisions about switching to solar energy.
Solar Quotes Blog
1d ago
Welcome back to our monthly chat. I’m Pat from Southwell Solar Inspections. In my line of work, I get to chat with system owners after the solar installation team has packed up and moved on. It’s a unique chance to hear how the system is running once the initial excitement has faded. I’ve found four ..read more
Solar Quotes Blog
1d ago
When you think of Range Rovers, the words “eco-friendly” and “sustainable” probably don’t immediately come to mind. And you’d be correct. They are some of the most polluting passenger vehicles you can buy. But at least Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is working on one full electric model for each of the Range Rover, Discovery and ..read more
Solar Quotes Blog
4d ago
Many Australians are having an epiphany: electric vehicles are big batteries on wheels that could, in theory, be used to power our homes using a V2H (Vehicle to Home) system. However, only one full EV currently does this: the ageing Nissan Leaf Gen 2. Moreover, only one home EV charger is compatible with the Nissan ..read more
Solar Quotes Blog
4d ago
There are many ways to make a weatherproof cable entry to your iron roof, but as far as I’m concerned, all of them except one are wrong. In this post, I’ll explain what 20 years of roofing experience has taught me about making the perfect wiring penetration. It’s quite simple once you’ve seen the pictures ..read more
Solar Quotes Blog
1w ago
A presentation by a Tesla USA employee, now circulating on YouTube, has provided substantial new information on the Powerwall 3’s confirmed specs. My February summary of the Powerwall 3’s expected specs contained several ‘to be confirmed’ speculations. This blog post confirms that every speculation, besides the cell chemistry, was correct. So let’s start there: Confirmed ..read more
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1w ago
Solar power systems have been saving us money for years, but what about saving some for later? With large solar arrays on houses becoming the norm, finding places to store all the goodness is becoming more important. Faster EV charging is an excellent place to start.While remote area power has been using batteries since forever ..read more
Solar Quotes Blog
1w ago
What are the best home EV chargers in 2024 in Australia? I tapped into the collective wisdom of installers in the SolarQuotes network to find out. My questions to the installers were straightforward: Of all the EV chargers available in Australia, which would you choose for your home if money was tight and every dollar ..read more
Solar Quotes Blog
2w ago
So you’ve made the tree change, shifted to the dream country block or taken over the farm now Dad has retired. While the peace and quiet is great, the fringe of grid power can prove problematic. Today we’ll look at ways to take tenuous SWER connections from skinny to muscular. Everyone deserves cheaper, cleaner power ..read more
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2w ago
What are the best home batteries in Australia in 2024? I’ve once again reached out to our network of over 500 solar installers to get their take on the best battery brands in Australia. I asked my installers three questions: Which battery brand would you choose if you were on a tight budget and every ..read more
Solar Quotes Blog
2w ago
Today’s post explains that no matter how hard you pedal, if you take two wheels off your tricycle, it won’t go anywhere. In other words, a single-phase battery won’t power a three-phase appliance. So whether you have a large ducted air conditioner, medium-sized bakery machinery or small industrial roller door, the most common battery backup ..read more