As part of an economic relief and stimulus package announced by the Queensland government, Queenslanders will receive much-needed help with their energy bills. With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the government recognises people are doing it tough. This is part of a wide-reaching l package of $4 billion shared between businesses, the state’s health system and…
The solar panel giant Longi announced its all-new Hi-MO X module in Melbourne last August. The China-based manufacturer has developed its mono PERC solar panel to feature a shingled layout. Shingled solar panels are modules made from multiple thin layers of overlapping cells. The company says that this development is a breakthrough in solar panel…
Our response to COVID-19 The world around us is changing and sending us new challenges every day. However, as Australians, we’ve always been great at getting together to support each other in uncertain times like these. Here at Halcol, we’re committed to servicing the needs of our customers, even if that means we need to…
Ten years ago, batteries were found in just our phones and laptops, as well as in many other smaller appliances, but they’re now powering out cars and even our homes. In the intervening years, the production of lithium-ion batteries grew and this drove down battery prices to the extent that electric vehicles became commercially viable,…
Household power prices are set to fall in most Australian states over the next few years, with QLD consumers to benefit most, according to a report from the AEMC. The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) predicts that electricity prices will fall consistently until the end of 2022, with only NT and WA missing out. It’s…
If you’ve been saving up for a number of years to buy your first solar power installation, you may have seen some changes to your government rebate offers, as well as to your potential feed-in tariffs. Many state governments started off with generous incentives and these have been great for the households that have already…
Visit us at the Brisbane Home Show this weekend – claim your four free panels and you could with a $1000 Flight Centre voucher! As a leading supplier and installer of world-class solar power systems throughout South East Queensland, Halcol likes to get in on the action, so it’s no surprise that we will be…
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released its price trends report and it looks as if cheaper energy bills are in the pipeline for many Aussies in the next few years. Most of these savings are down to the impact of renewables, but unfortunately, not everyone will benefit just yet. Released earlier this month,…
We’ve been waiting for flexible solar panels for a while and now that Noosa Shire Council has got itself some, it’s wasting no time in showing them off. The council installed its flexible power panels on top of the Noosaville library. The 72.5kW system comprises 250 eArche panels that offer a lightweight alternative to glass-based…
When it comes to smart homes, it’s mainly about integration, such as linking a speaker to a phone or tablet so you can control your music or radio menus. More and more of us are bringing smart devices and appliances into our homes as it’s no longer the preserve of the wealthy to be able…