With the continued shift toward greener energy sources, one of the hottest topics is battery storage. As we know, solar panels by themselves can only generate usable power while the sun is shining. That is, of course, unless you have battery storage options. This principle applied to residential solar systems is exactly the same for…
DetailsAnother customer switching to solar, with a large 10kW system using a Sofar Solar 8kW Inverter and 27 Canadian Solar 370w Panels. This system will power all the household energy consumption whilst also having excess energy to heat hot water by utilising a bypass switch. This feature is an added bonus and really super-charges the…
DetailsIf you’re up to speed with the residential solar industry, you’ll know that solar panels can only generate heat when the sun is shining. Solar panels are obviously still a great investment, powering your home during daylight hours for no cost at all. However, wouldn’t it be great if they could work at night too?…
DetailsSolar energy is a hot-button issue throughout the world in the race to reduce energy consumption and promote more sustainable, environmentally friendly power production. One young engineering student in the Philippines, Carvey Ehren Maigue, has made a significant breakthrough in the search for clean, green energy – a solar panel that doesn’t require direct sunlight.…
DetailsHalcol Energy offers solar products to the Queensland Residential and Commercial customer. We are proud of our continued growth and see that as a confirmation of our focus on providing great customer service as a priority. We are seeking an energetic and focused Senior Administration and Sales Officer to replace a longstanding staff member. The first…
DetailsIndependent MP for Indi, Dr Helen Haines has recently launched a bid to get federal financial support for homeowners who want to install solar battery storage solutions. The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) already incentivises Australians who install rooftop solar panels. But under the proposed ‘Cheaper Home Batteries Bill’ tabled in Parliament, the scheme would…
DetailsSouth Korea’s LG has recently announced that it will be stepping out of the solar panel manufacturing business over the coming months. Much of the reasoning behind this decision is down to increased costs of materials and logistics due to the pandemic. There had been rumours that LG may be decreasing their solar panel manufacturing…
DetailsWhile many industries suffer from supply chain issues and general economic downturn thanks to Covid-19, the solar industry experienced a great 2021. In a huge boost for Australia’s green revolution and decreasing our reliance on fossil fuels, Aussie’s have continued installing solar energy systems at record rates. In the 12 months to December 31, 2021,…
DetailsWhen you use on-grid solar energy, you can get all the free energy you need while the sun is shining. But in the evening, you still access power from the main grid, meaning you need to choose an electricity retailer and energy plan. This is confusing for some customers, and even more so when the…
DetailsA large 75kW commercial solar system, using 2 x 30kW SolarEdge inverters, perfect for commercial solar. This system will help provide power to guests and residents over 8 floors. We utilised the very latest 450w Canadian Solar Mono Perc Panels. Here at Halcol Energy, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality solar solutions for your…
DetailsIn news that will please all Australians who support a shift to renewable energy, Coles is set to announce the signing of final agreements that will help them power all Australian stores with renewable energy by 2025. Leading the way for renewables Coles was the first major Australian retailer to fully commit and plot a…
DetailsA sod turning in late September at the Pinkenba Renewable Energy Training Facility (RETF) started up a $23 million boost for Queensland’s renewables workforce. These state-of-the-art training facilities will, according to state premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, help to prepare QLD’s workforce for the rise in renewable energy and hydrogen. The state’s renewables industry is already worth…
DetailsVulnerable Australians, including pensioners and carers are being pressured into signing up for overpriced solar systems. Some are paying almost double the amount they should be. A salesman from a company called Grand Group visited Murrurundi resident Jon Russell at his home last year. Mr Russell is the full-time carer for his friend Lisa Smit,…
DetailsThe company behind the world’s largest battery system says its facility could grow four times in size to keep pace with the storage market, which is growing alongside the amount of renewables in the California grid. Energy company Vistra announced that it had finished a 100MW expansion to the Moss Landing energy storage facility to…
DetailsHow Does it All Work? The Australian federal governments offer the owners of rooftop solar systems an incentive that’s often referred to as a rebate. It’s not actually a rebate as you don’t have to apply for it; in fact, the incentive is the Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) which you can use against the initial…
DetailsIn a world where fossil fuels have reigned supreme for centuries, the call for clean, renewable energy is growing ever louder. After decades of research and scientific pressure, the Coalition has recognised that Australia’s year-round solar irradiation offers an incredible opportunity for economic growth in what is arguably the most important sector of the modern…
DetailsEnergy retailers are slashing the feed-in tariffs they pay to households for their solar-generated electricity. This move has not proved popular and in response many Australians are installing storage batteries to keep their excess power for themselves. One solar retailer said it had seen a rise of 223% in battery installations over the last 12…
DetailsAustralia’s clean, green energy transition is steaming on ahead, it seems, according to the Climate and Energy College. On Thursday September 2, new records were set for the highest share of renewables coming into the National Energy Market (NEM), as well as for the lowest output for coal generators. Analyst Dylan McConnell from the University…
DetailsAustralia’s rooftop solar systems are gathering such pace that they’ll meet up to 77% of the total grid demand at peak occasions by 2025. This will drive minimum operating demand down to levels that were unthinkable in the recent past. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says that domestic and commercial rooftop solar is set…
DetailsOne of the few industries not affected by covid-19 has been the solar sector, according to the Australian Energy Council (AEC). The AEC recently announced that rooftop solar has become the nation’s second-largest energy generator, with 14.7GW of capacity from almost 2.9 million installations. The AEC’s quarterly report, released last month, said that coal-fired energy…
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