Solar Energy

Australia's sun-rich environment makes it the perfect place to leverage solar power, but a storage solution is critical to maximising the benefits of the sun’s energy. Choosing the right solar battery for your home...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Many people have misconceptions about how solar panels work. For example, solar energy systems that generate electricity rely on sunlight — not heat.  In fact, solar panels are actually less efficient in extremely high temperatures than...

Peak and off-peak times refer to how electricity demand changes throughout the day. Peak hours are when demand and cost are the highest, while off-peak is when demand and cost are the lowest. People...