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TOP TIPS WHEN CONSIDERING SOLAR

  There’s little arguing the fact that adding solar to your home can be one of the smartest things you do. Firstly, you are doing your bit for the environment and our future generations. Secondly, you are reducing your future household expenses and potentially setting yourself up for grid independence (if you add in a […]

THE STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO INSTALLING SOLAR PANEL SYSTEMS IN GEELONG

  Commercial & Residential Solar panel installations are not a good investment; I think it’s too expensive, I’d rather continue using the traditional means of generating electricity for my business or home… If that’s something you would say, then it’s time to transition from the analog way of life and embrace technology and sustainable living […]

WHAT ABOUT HOT WATER?

What about hot water? An electric hot water heat pump is a type of hot water system that uses electricity to move heat from the air or ground to heat water. The heat pump consists of a compressor, an evaporator, and a condenser, which work together to transfer heat from the surrounding air or ground […]

WHAT ABOUT BATTERIES?

  What about batteries? There is also growing uptake on using a home battery, such as our favourite at Vortex, the Tesla Powerwall. A Tesla Powerwall is a home battery system that stores excess solar energy for use when the sun isn’t shining or at night. By storing excess solar energy in a Powerwall, homeowners […]

SO WHAT IS SOLAR AND WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER INSTALLING IT?

So what is solar and why should I consider installing it? Installing a solar panel system on your home can help you offset some or all of your electricity use with clean, renewable energy from the sun. This can potentially save you money on your monthly electricity bills, particularly if you live in an area […]