Celebrating 10 Years of Sunshine Coast Solar The year 2020 may have been a rough year so far, but we’re not going to let that dampen our spirits. Halcol Energy is celebrating over 10 years of providing premium solar installations throughout Queensland, and we want you to join the party. Throughout October, Halcol Energy is giving away up…
Details23 – 25 October 2020 | Caboolture Showgrounds Are you a conscientious energy user, who is considering going “green” this year and making an investment in Solar Power? Come and visit us at Site U622. Solar systems help to reduce not only your carbon footprint, but also your electricity bills, giving you access to a…
DetailsA boarding school in North Queensland became the first institution of its type in Australia to install a Tesla Powerpack 1.5 solar storage battery on its premises. The system has been in place since 2017 and it’s proving to be a great investment. Cathedral College in Rockhampton decided to install the Powerpack in order to…
DetailsAs Australia readies itself for hot weather and – most likely – record-breaking heatwaves, you might be wondering what you can do to get the most out of your existing aircon without setting fire to your bank account. Here’s a few tips to help you stay cool while saving money and carbon. Turn off your…
DetailsEven in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, Aussies are surging ahead and going solar. The numbers of new installations in July broke records and tipped the total national number over 2.5 million. A recent report by SunWiz, Victoria-based solar market analysts, the growth of rooftop solar systems has steamed ahead at a record-breaking pace.…
DetailsWe often think of solar power as a modern form of technology, but using the sun to generate energy dates back at least to the middle of the 19th century. At the height of the Industrial Revolution, engineers developed different types of solar plants which heated up water, creating the steam necessary to drive machinery…
DetailsHalcol Energy was last week recognised as a Platinum Solar Provider by Solar Quotes. This recognition is important to us, because it symbolises a decade of hard work providing Sunshine Coast solar installations of the highest quality. We’ve seen a huge rise in solar uptake throughout Queensland, and we’re proud to be a part of…
DetailsThe plans to build a 720MW solar farm – with as much as 400MWh in battery storage – have passed a big hurdle now that the developer, UPC/AC Renewables Australia, has agreed a grid connection contract with NSW energy network Transgrid. As a result of the contract, UPC/AC expects to be able to start designing…
DetailsSwedish furniture giant IKEA is investing more money into its renewables offerings, particularly its solar storage solutions and their development in Australia. The company plans to convert one of its stores to being 100% renewables-powered. This will be the first store to go 100% renewable and this move comes after IKEA rolled out its retail…
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