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Blackouts
Is There an Ausnet Power Outage Today?
In today’s world, almost everything runs on electricity. Even the most simple tasks, like setting an alarm clock to make it to work for a meeting or heating up leftovers for dinner, require consistent,...
Home Backup
Everything You Need to Know About Prepaid Electricity Plans
Getting an electric bill in the mail can be an anxiety-inducing event. As energy costs skyrocket, the percentage of household income spent on utilities continues to rise.
You never exactly know what number you’ll see...
Solar Energy
What Is the Photovoltaic Effect?
With the shift towards sustainable energy now a global imperative, terms once reserved for textbooks have infiltrated everyday discussions.
One such term is the "photovoltaic effect."
Photovoltaic is often shortened to PV — as in PV...
Solar Energy
What Is a Silicon Wafer for Solar Cells?
Silicon isn’t the only semiconductive material used to make solar cells.
But it is the most commonly used by far.
Over 90% of solar panels sold today rely on silicon wafer-based cells.
Silicon is also used in...
Solar Energy
How Do Photovoltaic Cells Work?
Virtually everyone knows what a solar panel does.
Far fewer people know how solar panels generate electricity.
It’s not magic…
But it’s pretty close.
Photovoltaic (PV) cells are an essential component of all currently available solar panels and...
Off-Grid Power
How Much Power Does a Wind Turbine Produce?
Here in Australia, wind turbines are an increasingly hot topic.
The Clean Energy Council says, “Wind power is currently the cheapest source of large-scale renewable energy…” and essential to combatting the climate changes that are...
Off-Grid Power
How to Generate Electricity at Home
Are you tired of paying high electrical bills? You may want to find a cleaner and more sustainable energy source than your grid provides, or you may enjoy the freedom of energy independence.
This article...
Home Backup
How to Compare Electricity Providers in South Australia and Save Money
We all know electricity prices are higher in South Australia than anywhere else in the country. Switching providers might save you significant cash if you have been using the same energy provider for a...
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