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...

The cost of power is increasing worldwide, and Aussies are feeling it more than many. So, naturally, we’re worried about our electrical bills.  We could keep taking more money out of our budget to pay...

‘Efficient’ and ‘efficiency’ are such commonly used words that it can be easy to misunderstand their meaning when applied to specific resources and devices, such as fuel and solar panels.  Cambridge defines ‘efficient’ in two...

Photovoltaic (PV) modules — like solar panels — are essential to any renewable energy system that generates electricity from sunlight. There are countless variations of PV modules like solar panels, roof tiles, and shingles, but...

Installing solar panels, also called photovoltaics, on your home or property has many great benefits. One is the huge savings on your utility bills, while another is reliable energy independent of the grid, so...

With the rising price of electricity in Australia and climate change on everyone’s minds, more and more people are turning to solar panels, also called photovoltaics or PVs, to generate affordable and sustainable energy.  Before...