Is your TV Wasting Electricity?

Dave's Column - Televisions on Standby. In 2005 TVs were by far the biggest energy wasters in the average Aussie household*. Simple measures to stop the drain. Phantom Loads First...

Is your TV Wasting Electricity?

Dave's Column - Televisions on Standby. In 2005 TVs were by far the biggest energy wasters in the average Aussie household*. Simple measures to stop the drain. Phantom Loads First...

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Is your fridge up to speed?

Dave's Column - Fridges. Refrigeration can add a lot to your energy bill. Urban myths about power consumption of fridges and freezers, including that old beer fridge. Urban myths: a)...

Is your fridge up to speed?

Dave's Column - Fridges. Refrigeration can add a lot to your energy bill. Urban myths about power consumption of fridges and freezers, including that old beer fridge. Urban myths: a)...

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MPPT Charge Controllers

MPPT Charge Controllers

'Should I get a MPPT controller? Are they are more efficient?' We hear these questions a lot. And yes, they are more efficient. On the other hand they often do...

MPPT Charge Controllers

'Should I get a MPPT controller? Are they are more efficient?' We hear these questions a lot. And yes, they are more efficient. On the other hand they often do...

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Grid Connect Solar Savings Calculator

Grid Connect Solar Savings Calculator

Since the regulated feed-in tariff (FiT) was abolished by the NSW Liberal Government it is more difficult to size an appropriate grid connect solar system that provides return on investment....

Grid Connect Solar Savings Calculator

Since the regulated feed-in tariff (FiT) was abolished by the NSW Liberal Government it is more difficult to size an appropriate grid connect solar system that provides return on investment....

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Changes to QLD Solar Bonus Scheme

Changes to QLD Solar Bonus Scheme

From 10 July 2012 the Queensland Government Solar Bonus Scheme feed-in tariff will change from 44 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) to 8 cents per kWh for all new customers....

Changes to QLD Solar Bonus Scheme

From 10 July 2012 the Queensland Government Solar Bonus Scheme feed-in tariff will change from 44 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) to 8 cents per kWh for all new customers....

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Solar Bonus Scheme Wind Up

Solar Bonus Scheme Wind Up

If your solar system or wind generator has been approved under the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme it must be connected to the electricity network by 30th June 2012 to be...

Solar Bonus Scheme Wind Up

If your solar system or wind generator has been approved under the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme it must be connected to the electricity network by 30th June 2012 to be...

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