Solar Roof Tiles – What You Need To Know?
Solar roof tiles or solar shingles, as some have come to refer to them—are precisely what they sound like: solar panels that are part of your roof, generating electricity from sunlight. Unlike typical panels sitting atop your roof, they form part of your roof...
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Solar Panels for Aircraft and Vehicles – Is It Possible?
We’ve all heard about solar panels on rooftops and solar farms out in the bush—but there’s another frontier that’s quietly emerging: solar-powered aircraft and vehicles. As Australia continues to lead in solar uptake per capita, it’s only natural for us to ask—can our cars...
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The Rise of Solar Farms – Why They’re Taking Over Australia’s Energy Future
A solar farm is an extensive array of solar panels mounted on multiple hectares of land. Rather than lighting a single business or residence like rooftop solar, the systems are assembled to generate power on a much larger scale—typically enough to supply entire towns...
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Understanding What Green Hydrogen Really Is
Green hydrogen is produced through the use of renewable power—often solar or wind—to electrolyze water into hydrogen and oxygen. That process is called electrolysis. If the electricity sourced is 100% renewable, the output is a fuel that’s completely carbon-free. That is why it’s “green.”...
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What is High Voltage Commissioning? Explained!
High voltage commissioning is the act of testing, confirming, and validating the operation and safety of electrical systems with a rating above 1,000 volts. It is done prior to the energization of the system for normal operation. Imagine it as a pre-flight inspection of...
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Service Entrance Switchboard – What are the applications?
Service entrance switchboard is where electricity from the utility company originally reaches a building. There, it’s controlled, protected, and delivered safely throughout the facility. These switchboards are ubiquitous — in small houses as well as giant commercial buildings, hospitals, and factories. In an average...
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AS/NZS 5033:2021 – What Every Solar Professional Needs to Know?
The solar industry has seen massive growth over the past decade, and with it, new challenges in system design, safety, and installation practices. To address these evolving needs, the AS/NZS 5033 standard—governing the installation and safety of photovoltaic (PV) arrays—was significantly updated in late...
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Solar Panel Installation – Are you doing it right?
Are you interested in having a solar panel installed in your home? Maybe you’ve been thinking about it because a lot of people have already proven that they’ve saved a lot of money since they started using solar panels at home. Who doesn’t want...
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AS/NZS 4777.1 Update – What Installers Need to Know?
AS/NZS 4777.1, Grid Connection of Energy Systems via Inverters – Part 1: Installation Requirements was published in August 2024. The new version, AS/NZS 4777.1:2024, contains a series of changes to make electrical installations safer and Australia’s electricity supply more reliable. It also reflects new...
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Can Batteries Make Off-Grid Living Reliable?
Off-grid solar systems provide houses, companies, and isolated communities with their own electricity. They do not require connection to the central electricity grid. Off-grid solar systems consist of solar panels, batteries, and inverters. Some also include backup generators for additional power when necessary. Off-grid...
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