In the fast-paced world of construction and infrastructure development, time is often the most critical factor determining a project’s overall success and cost-efficiency. The SkyBox modular system, with its innovative design and pre-configured setup, offers a compelling advantage in terms of speed of installation compared to traditional building methods or other modular solutions in the market. This blog explores how SkyBox streamlines the installation process, particularly focusing on its plug-and-play approach that culminates in quick final touches by a local electrician to harness ultimate ..read more

In the world of minimalist living, tiny homes have become a popular choice for those seeking a simpler and more sustainable lifestyle. One of the key challenges for tiny homeowners is finding a reliable and efficient power source to match their eco-friendly aspirations. Enter the SkyBox – an Australian-made, adaptable, and off-grid power solution that is set to revolutionize the way tiny homes are powered. Embracing Off-Grid Living One of the main appeals of tiny homes is the freedom to embrace off-grid living, reducing dependence on traditional utilities and minimizing the environmental footp ..read more

Solar feed-in tariffs (FITs), sometimes known as buyback rates, are financial incentives you receive for the excess solar energy you export back to the main power grid.   Australia’s national solar rebate subsidy is a separate incentive offering a discount on a new solar system price. This can be worth thousands of dollars, so it is worth researching if you’re considering installing a solar system. Since the electricity retailers decide rates, rates can vary. The tariff should appear on your bill, but if you cannot find it, you can alternatively contact your retailer to check the cu ..read more

Currently, EVs, or electric vehicles, only make up a small percentage of cars sold in Australia; however, most major car companies are either manufacturing or otherwise developing electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) as the uptake is expected to rise considerably over the next 5-10 years.  Driver’s main concerns when considering the switch to an EV are price, charging, and range, all constantly improving. The amount of benefits such as lower maintenance and low running costs means purchasing an EV is becoming more attractive each day. When factoring in an existing rooftop solar ..read more

Whether you are a small, medium or large business, there are many benefits to switching to solar energy, including reducing energy bills, reducing your carbon footprint, improving the value of your business, and even taking your business completely off-grid. In recent years the price of commercial solar has dropped whilst energy retailers have increased and show no sign of slowing down. The estimate of payback time for a solar system is about 4-6 years, after which time the energy you generate is essentially free, and you own the solar asset.  From our experience, a commercial solar syste ..read more

Will solar reduce my energy bill to zero? To reduce your energy bill to zero requires an upfront investment and a system configured to satisfy your energy requirements. To be completely independent from the ‘grid’ also requires a solar battery. This solar battery stores excess generated energy to be used at high demand times or at night time whereas a grid connected or hybrid system will draw from the grid and you will still be paying the energy retailers a supply charge.  How long does it take a system to pay itself off? The return on your investment depends on various things such as the ..read more

The recent boom in tiny homes and tiny home designs has generated more interest than ever in off-grid solar installations. Solar energy offers the best way to be completely self-sustainable and independent. The power consumption of these smaller dwellings can be satisfied easily with solutions such as our pre-built SkyBox. What is a tiny home? The International Residential Code definition states a tiny house is a dwelling with a floor area of 37 square metres or less and not including lofts or second storeys. The Australian Tiny House Association (ATHA) defines that a tiny house as a moveable ..read more

Today we are looking at blackout protection what it is and what it does. We’ll also compare some off-grid solar systems and battery inverters to see the different levels of blackout protection across the solar inverter range.  What is blackout protection? Blackout protection is the ability for your inverter and battery system to supply power to your home when the grid power cuts out, for instance, during a blackout. When the house loses power, you’ll be able to power your home from the solar and battery system keeping the lights, power points and fridges running. There are a few different ..read more

Recently energy retailers have started reducing financial incentives for households feeding excess solar power back into the grid. This change has led many more people to install solar batteries to increase their energy independence from the grid. In 2021, an average solar system often produces more electricity than a home needs. This excess power is excellent during the daytime when a house can enjoy all that free electricity, but what about at night when there’s no solar power? Because of this, many homeowners are installing solar batteries to store their extra solar energy, making it availa ..read more