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Smart Home Graphic
By Glenn Broadbent 04 Apr, 2024
In recent years, the concept of the smart home has transitioned from a futuristic idea to a tangible, everyday reality for millions of people around the world. The smart home revolution is at the forefront of technology and innovation, transforming the way we live by integrating technology into our homes to make life more convenient, secure, and energy-efficient.
Bamboo Ceiling fan
By Glenn Broadbent 02 Mar, 2024
When it comes to maintaining a comfortable atmosphere in your home, ceiling fans are a timeless solution that offer a plethora of benefits beyond simple aesthetics. Not only can they add a touch of elegance and style to any room, but their functional advantages extend from improving air circulation to reducing energy costs.
Woman enjoying a split system air conditioner
By Glenn Broadbent 28 Feb, 2024
Selecting the right air conditioning system for your home is a decision that can affect your comfort, energy consumption, and wallet for years to come. With several types of systems available, it's important to choose one that meets your specific needs.
Power Point Fire
By Glenn Broadbent 27 Feb, 2024
Electricity is an integral part of our daily lives, powering everything from our laptops to our lights. If not handled properly, it also poses significant risks. We all need to have an understanding of electrical safety and the crucial measures to prevent accidents and ensure a safe living environment.
A pack of LED light globes
By Glenn Broadbent 17 Jan, 2024
In the world of lighting technology, LED lights have emerged as a game changer, revolutionising how we illuminate our spaces with their efficiency, longevity, and versatility.
Pros and cons of Solar Power
20 Oct, 2023
The energy the sun provides enough power to the earth in one hour to meet the energy needs for the entire globe for one year! The sun is a very powerful energy source. Although we are not yet able to capture even a small fraction of this energy, harnessing this power by installing solar panels can make a significant difference your own power bills, and to the planet as a whole.
Installing solar panels on a roof
04 Aug, 2021
Most people look at the short term when first considering solar power. They weigh up the payback period or the savings they can make off their next electricity bill. However, a good system should last you 25 years. You should always consider the lifetime savings that your solar panels will deliver.
Solar Panel with Green Energy
08 Apr, 2021
The primary way in which solar can help you reduce your energy costs is by reducing the amount you need to buy from your electricity provider which typically will cost between 20-40c per kWh. Solar systems are installed with technology that tell your appliances to use solar power first before ‘buying’ energy from the grid. This is usually referred to as ‘self-consuming’ your solar energy.
Solar Panel Green Energy
10 Feb, 2021
A new report confirms that Australian households with rooftop solar are paying around one third less for their electricity than homes without solar. And this is not necessarily due to lower grid power use!
Woman in a shower with solar hot water
10 Apr, 2019
When solar panels began they produced electricity as Direct Current (DC) – this is the same type of electricity we get from batteries. It was necessary to convert this power to Alternating Current (AC) to make it useful for powering appliances or connecting to the power grid. To make this conversion to from Direct Current to Alternating Current (AC) an inverter was required. When systems were connected to the grid, the solar panels were connected together in series to create higher voltage DC, which helps reduce losses.
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