Cyclone Alfred is set to hit Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast from March 5 to March 8, 2025, bringing Category 2–3 winds of up to 150 km/h. With the risk of flooding, power outages, and infrastructure damage, homeowners need to act now to secure their properties. If you have a solar energy system, taking the right precautions can help protect your investment. Here's how to safeguard your solar panels and prepare for the storm. The post Cyclone Alfred vs Brisbane: A Solar Owner’s Survival Guide appeared first on Australian Solar Quotes ..read more

As Cyclone Jasper looms over Cairns, QLD, with its formidable might, the urgency for comprehensive preparation cannot be overstated. This article serves as a crucial guide, offering a blend of practical advice and expert insights to navigate the challenges posed by the impending storm. We delve into essential preparation steps, ranging from securing your home and safeguarding electrical systems to understanding the nuances of insurance claims in the wake of potential damages. Moreover, we emphasize the importance of safety measures, particularly for those with solar panels, as they face uniqu ..read more

Hailstorms are a common occurrence in various parts of Australia, and their potential to damage property, including rooftop solar panels, cannot be overlooked. Although a loss in energy production during or after a severe storm is more likely to be associated with grid outages and not imminent failure of your rooftop solar panels, this blog post will explore the impact that hailstorms can have on solar panels, supported by factual data from recent hail storms in Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Ipswich, provide the detailed process and industry standards for assessing and reporting on PV solar syste ..read more

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has asked homeowners to assess their home energy storage systems following a countrywide recall of batteries as concerns abound in relation to overheating. Nestled within the Department of the Treasury, the ACCC was instituted as the main consumer watchdog in the Australian Government. The Consumer Commission has issued […] The post LG Battery Recall – Australia’s consumer watchdog warns about LG home batteries appeared first on Australian Solar Quotes ..read more

The Greens 2022 election promise includes offering solar battery grants of up to $10,000 and loans of $50,000 to Australian homeowners to install solar batteries and energy storage solutions. This bold $17 billion plan is to help homeowners and businesses transition from electricity to clean energy, to ease cost of living as we move forward in 2022. The post $17 Billion Solar Battery Plan Offered For Greens 2022 Election Pitch appeared first on Australian Solar Quotes ..read more

BP sets new standard for steel mills, as it transitions a 150 year old steel mill to become worlds first solar powered steel mill - 750,000 Solar Panels to be installed across 1800 acres of land. The post BP Signs Off On Worlds First Solar Powered Steel Mill appeared first on Australian Solar Quotes ..read more

It’s worthwhile to note that the electric vehicle battery won’t be in the ‘dead’ mode by the time it hits 8 years, though the electric vehicles driving range that the battery delivers will have diminished. The post How much does it cost to replace the batteries in electric vehicles? appeared first on Australian Solar Quotes ..read more

the days when EVs had endless limitations and were only available in a few models at an extremely high price tag. Now, there’s now a wide variety of vehicles, from supercars to off-road vehicles and everyday run arounds that are electrically powered. In the next few years, EV choices look set to become as extensive as their petrol powered counterparts. The post Charging Your Electric Car: The Advantages of Installing an Electric Vehicle Charging Station at Home appeared first on Australian Solar Quotes ..read more

Brisbane's electric bus had many passengers when I decided to take a 20-minute ride around the city’s CBD, with about 20 or so passengers happily hopping on and off at stops situated at different locations within the City Loop Link. The post Shhhh, here come Brisbane’s first oh-so-quiet electric buses appeared first on Australian Solar Quotes ..read more

China has proven its supremacy in the solar panels market and gone on to become the largest global manufacturer and market for both solar thermal and photovoltaics. Executives of some of the biggest solar manufacturing companies in China have compelled the industry to slash costs as inflation of raw materials caused a rise in panel […] The post China’s Giants Say Industry Needs to Fight Solar Cost Inflation appeared first on Australian Solar Quotes ..read more