Posted in Industry News on January 6, 2012
Solar power systems are a fantastic way to save on your power bills by utilising the ample sunshine we are blessed with in Brisbane to create electricity you can use in the home or export to the grid. We have helped many homeowners who tell us they are delighted with the results (see a few [...]
Posted in Industry News on December 12, 2011
Water heating is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions from the average Australian home and accounts for about a quarter of household energy use (source Australian and State Government Fact Sheet). In a concerted effort the governments are working out a phase out of green-house intensive water heaters and this commenced in 2010. [...]
Posted in Industry News on November 12, 2011
According to an article in Eco-Business.com published June 19 2011, an independent think tank believes Australian retirees investing in solar power will find it a more profitable investment than BHP Billiton shares and safer than bank shares. I was slightly sceptical about the independence of the article as it is by a solar retailer, however [...]
Posted in Industry News on November 8, 2011
Congratulations to our October winner Dylan from Albany Creek. Awesome effort! Dylan was the lucky winner of a solar powered car……..hand delivered by superhero Sonic last week. We hope you enjoy showing your friends how solar really works.
Posted in Commercial Services, Industry News on November 8, 2011
The Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) programme commenced on 1 November 2011. It’s a National Energy Efficiency Programme that was only implemented in NSW prior to 1 November, but is now in force nationwide. What does it mean? A full Building Energy Efficiency Certificate (BEEC) will need to be disclosed if: building owners are selling or [...]
Posted in Industry News on October 12, 2011
Not only harnessing the sun’s energy, but utilising waste bottles to refract the light. Bring cheap skylights to the slums of Manilla. Brilliant – you have to see this http://isanglitrongliwanag.org/. Bringing light to the poor one litre at a time.
Posted in Industry News on October 12, 2011
The Alternative Technology Association (ATA), in conjunction with RMIT University, recently completed a detailed assessment of the terms and conditions of feed-in tariff offered by all electricity retailers right around the country. It provides a great guide to any new solar household looking to grid connect and take advantage of the various feed-in tariff offers [...]
Posted in Industry News on October 11, 2011
Thanks to all the wonderful people who visited our display at Arana Hills KMart plaza during September. We are still compiling all the great colouring in entries and will announce a winner soon. Well done to all who entered, it’s going to be tough to choose a winner. Stay tuned for our next location.
Posted in Industry News on October 8, 2011
Congratulations to our September winner Lachlan from Stafford. Fantastic effort! Lachlan was the lucky winner of a solar powered car……..hand delivered by Superheroes. We hope you enjoy showing friends and family how solar works.
Posted in Industry News on October 4, 2011
Aussie Paddington’s solar home loan won the Premier’s ClimateSmart award for innovation this year. They can show you how you can pay off your home loan sooner by using the credits you receive from your solar power system. For more details see Aussie’s site here, and you can read the Premier’s press release here.
