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Neighbours join to bring solar to community
Murray Griffin lives in a charming townhouse complex in Richmond where he and some neighbours recently installed individual solar systems.
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Solar panels and energy efficient hot water systems – save more with both!
Eligible Victorians can apply for both a solar panel rebate and a hot water rebate to save even more on their energy costs.
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Top 5 questions to ask a solar retailer
This guide lists some key the questions to ask a retailer so you can find the right solar system for your home or business.
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What to look for in a solar quote
This article will help you understand what to look for in a quote so you can make an informed decision when buying rooftop solar for your home.
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Solar on heritage-listed properties: What you need to know
Do I need to apply for a permit to install solar panels if I live in a heritage listed property or area? We provide the steps to take so you can be assured that your move to doesn’t end in a removal.
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Solar Batteries: What you need to know about backup power
Owning a solar PV system with battery storage doesn’t necessarily mean that you will have access to that power during a grid outage.
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How Virtual Power Plants can impact the environment and community
Virtual power plants (VPPs) are a way for you to get great value from your solar energy system by sharing excess power stored in your solar battery.
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The financial benefits of Virtual Power Plants
We are making it easier for Victorians to make the most of renewable energy through the Virtual Power Plant pilot program.
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How does a Virtual Power Plant work?
Virtual Power Plants (VPP), also referred to as battery aggregation or energy sharing, are the next step for solar energy.
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Solar Buyers Guides
Check out our Solar Buyers Guides and learn everything you need to know before adding solar to your home.
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Distributors – what are they and why are they important?
DNSP stands for Distributed Network Service Provider. They are the organisations that own and control the hardware of the distributed energy network.
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Solar for Business: Where to start
While every business is unique, most small businesses will benefit from investing in solar. But which solar system is the best for you?
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Five steps to get connected to solar PV
From getting three quotes to completing your online application here's everything you need to know about getting connected to solar panels (PV).
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The gift that keeps on giving
Think about investing in solar this Christmas as a long-term gift to the household that lowers your bills and helps the environment for many years to come.
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Off-grid vs. grid connection
Find out the difference between off-grid and grid-connect solar battery systems, and how both systems can help you be more independent of the electricity grid.
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How does a solar battery system work?
Many households would like to understand how a battery system works before adding one to their PV system.
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Battery storage: what you need to know
Not all solar PV owners are ready to install a solar battery. Knowing why you want a battery can help you work out the right battery type and size for your home.
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Researching battery retailers and estimating savings
This Melbourne household were early adopters of home energy storage and offer their own advice to anyone looking to add a battery to their solar PV system.
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