October 2022 and we’re now AMBER-fied! What does the average householder know (or understand) about electricity rates, solar, batteries, feed-in tariffs.. electricty power management? I suggest “very little”! That is not a criticism but a reflection of a complicated, ever changing market. Amber is the future! Amber is the only energy provider that gives you […]
Useage: Electric Power Comparison (grid -v- solar)- Melbourne Australia
I was really hoping I could show a simple “before and after” solar comparison for all to see. I remembering looking for this kind of data to see “how much saving” there was going to be with a solar system. It’s turned out harder than I thought. Firstly, I changed retailers (Momentum to Amber), then […]
Journey: new solar power system – Melbourne Australia
I’ve decided to document our experience with a solar panels installation, aimed at helping people make decisions. Installation – July 2022 Largely, installation very smoothly with a couple of anomolies. The first team arrived, unpacked the solar panels and brackets. They fitted the brackets to the roof and then left, leaving the 18 panels in […]
Solar System: Sunport Panels + Alpha-ESS Battery
The Solar System was installed by Allstar Energy Solutions Pty Ltd (since amalgamated with Advantage Solar) System size: 6.66 kW (dc) (STC) 18 x 370W Sunport Classic Series (1772mm x 1016mm) solar panels. Inverter: Sungrow Power SG5K-D – 5000W | 1 Phase Battery (storage): 13.3KW Alpha-ESS SMILE-BAT-13.3P | 13.34kWh – Lithium-Ion Solar panes facing NORTH […]
Solar: Panels & Battery – Melbourne Victoria Australia
I am excited! It’s 3rd July 2022 and we’re now solar powered. A long journey ahead, but the aim is to be 100% self sufficient and good for the environment. Selling back to the grid will be a bonus if it happens. I plan to detail our experience from research, products, installation and statistics. I’m […]
Solar made simple – a handy guide
Thinking about switching to solar but not sure where to start? Download the Solar Victoria guide to learn everything you need to know before adding solar to your home. What’s included? How solar works: the basics Saving with solar: costs and benefits Solar Panels: owning your power Solar Batteries: storing what’s yours Solar Hot Water: […]