We’ve been saying for a long time that solar power is the future, and recently there have been some big developments that show the wind is blowing that way. But despite all the obvious signs it’s happening, there are still plenty of people who insist that renewable energy is wishful thinking and that oil and coal with be around forever. Obviously, even the most cursory of research will show this to be nonsense, as both the oil and coal industries are moribund while renewables are going through the roof. For those of you who are on the fence, here are three reasons that demonstrate why commerci ..read more

We Aussies love our swimming pools. In fact, not only do we have more pools per head than any other country, but the percentage of homes with pools is increasing each year. In 2018 13% of Australian homes had a swimming pool, up a full percentage point from only a few years before. That’s almost 3 million Australians living in a house with a pool! Unfortunately, as great as swimming pools are, they cost a fortune to run, which is why so many pool owners are looking towards solar to cut costs. Typical costs of heating a swimming pool An average in-ground pool will account for around 17% of a ho ..read more

The Yorke Peninsula in South Australia was the scene of devastating bushfires in 2019. In preparation for future natural disasters, AGL is installing solar generators in 4 community hubs in the area. These hubs will have the power they need to reliably operate and continue to be a safe haven for a displaced community in times of emergency. Ravaged by bushfires In November 2019, a fault with an electrical infrastructure just outside Yorketown sparked an enormous bushfire. Encouraged by a record-breaking day of searing temperatures across the state, the fires spread in all directions until ..read more

Electric vehicles will be the norm sooner than you think. And granted, they’ve been promised for years, but now it’s actually happening, and the speed it’s happening is taking everyone by surprise, even the car companies themselves. This is the biggest shift in the motor industry since Henry Ford created the production line, and just like that watershed moment, electric cars are about to change the world. Outgrowing the stigma When modern electric vehicles first appeared on the scene, they were mocked and criticised for their cost, range and speed. Unfortunately, first impressions count, and t ..read more

We’ve been saying for years now… that one day soon, solar power will overtake coal as the biggest supplier of electricity in Australia. Well, that day has finally arrived. A new solar power record has been set 22nd August 2021, will go down in history as the day solar power outstripped coal-fired electricity for the first time. The transition happened shortly after noon and only lasted a few minutes, but those few minutes were enough to mark a place in the record books. The contribution of coal-fired electricity dropped to a record low of 9,315MW, while solar provided the dominant share with 9 ..read more

How does free hot water for your family sound? Right now, with energy prices going through the roof, we’re betting it sounds pretty good! Well if you’ve got a home solar system, free hot water is just sitting there waiting for you, and all it takes is a small box from Catch Power. What is Catch Power? Catch Power is the most advanced solar hot water system on the planet. And what’s surprising is how simple it all works! With no complex wiring issues to deal with, no outside interference, and no additional bulky pipes needed to install the box, Catch Power is non-intrusive, straightforward to s ..read more

Let us introduce Discover Energy VPP – a local Australian energy company. First, we had residential homes installing solar panels to save on their energy bills. Then solar batteries were added to the systems to save even more money. Now the next step in the home solar revolution is to join everyone system together to save everyone money! Who is Discover Energy? Discover Energy is a local Australian energy company, who provide electricity and gas retail services to customers. Their aim is to use advanced technologies to offer smarter and greener energy, allowing every customer control of their ..read more

Bright Earth Solar are proud to announce we are now selling GoodWe solar inverters. GoodWe is a world-leading PV inverter and energy storage solutions manufacturer with over 2000 employees situated in 15 different countries around the globe. Technological innovation is GoodWe’s strength and focus, ensuring that performance and quality go hand-in-hand across their entire range. We are honoured to help bring their excellent solar inverters to the Australian market. Let’s start at the beginning Ok, so if you’re completely new to all this, you might be wondering what a solar inverter actually is ..read more

The latest report by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) showed that Australian homes with solar panels saved on average one-third of the electricity bills compared to those without. The ACCC report The ACCC’s primary responsibility is to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with Australian competition, fair trading, and consumer protection laws. To do this, inquiries are held into various sectors, one of which is the electricity market. The most recent inquiry found that those who had solar panels installed last year paid less for their power than their non-sola ..read more