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What is the feed-in tariff in Victoria 2024? Why is it decreasing?

What Is the Feed-In Tariff in Victoria 2024? What You Need to Know and How to Maximise Your Savings As we approach November 1st, 2024, many homeowners are asking,

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Common Mistakes Made by Incompetent Solar Battery Installers

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What is bidirectional charging in EV?

The Future of Solar: Bi-Directional EV Charging and Your Home At GI Energy, we’ve been helping Australians save money and reduce their carbon footprint with solar power since 2011.

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Heat Water with Solar – Catch Power Diverter

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Catch Power Solar Relay Solar Power Hot Water Heating System

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BYD vs Tesla Solar Battery Storage System – BYD’s edge against Tesla Powerwall

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Top 10 Reasons Why Fronius is the Go-To Inverter for Your Home

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Is the Tesla Powerwall 2 Solar Battery the Right Choice for Your Home?

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Queensland Battery Rebate 2024

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Is a 6.6kW sufficient for my house?

Is a 6.6kW sufficient for my house? A 6.6kW system seems to be the one most visible on social media. But, is a 6.6kW sufficient for my house? More often

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Fronius Watt Pilot – How Does It Work With Solar And Batteries?

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Why have electricity prices increased in Australia?

Why is the cost of electricity increasing so much? You certainly are not alone in receiving a letter or email from your electricity retailer advising you that the

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Sungrow Battery Review

Is the Sungrow Battery SBRHV any good? The New Sungrow Battery SBRHV Range is available and this offering simplifies solar batteries. This Sungrow battery review aims to keeps things

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The Hyundai HiE-S350 SG Series. PERC Shingled panel review

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Are Solar Batteries Worth It 2023?

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Which is the best orientation for solar panels?

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Sumec Phono Solar Double Glass Panel Review

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Why Are Solar Panel Prices Going Up?

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FIMER INVERTER REVIEW

Who are FIMER inverters? FIMER inverters are a lot like Fronius – they started decades ago (1942) making welding equipment, and have since expanded into the energy industry –

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Why is there a demand charge on my electricity bill?

Peak Demand charges explained Residential homes across Australia with a smart meter installed may have noticed a new demand charge appearing on their electricity bill. Certain retailers have introduced a

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Enphase Microinverter Review

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Are Tindo Solar panels any good? Are Tindo solar panels Australian made?

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China to be the first country to put solar in space and beam energy to earth via radiowaves!

China to be the first country to put solar in space and beam energy to earth via radiowaves! It sounds like science fiction: giant solar power stations floating in space

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Video: Top 10 things to consider before buying a solar inverter

This article does not go into complex tech details of inverters, but rather offers 10 tips of simple things to consider when choosing the best solar inverter for your home

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Can Solar Panels Work At Night?

In Australia, there is a lot of sun to go around and right now is an ideal opportunity to tackle its force. Solar energy is just about as reliable as

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Can solar panels power an AC?

To power an average air conditioning unit, you need to investigate several factors before knowing the actual amount of solar panels that would be required. As an energy-conscious individual, you

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Video: Top 10 things to consider before buying solar panels

10 things to consider before buying solar panels 1- Who is the manufacturer? As you can imagine, in the last 10 years as the solar industry has boomed, there’s

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LG Neon H Solar Panel Review -Best Panel of 2021?

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2022 Risen Solar Panels Review

Risen Solar Panels Review At GI Energy we can install any solar panel for your home or business. This means we are able to write honest reviews expressing our genuine

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What Solar Batteries Are Made In Australia?

What Solar Battery is Made In Australia? Solar batteries are becoming more and more popular as prices start to fall, and energy costs increase. Having a solar system

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SAVE MONEY: 52 ways to start saving money today!

The Ultimate Guide to SAVE MONEY: 52 ways to start saving money today! Saving money is the key to achieving your goals and improve your lifestyle. Read our detailed article

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Padua College installs solar panels

Padua College Go Green With Solar Panels In 2020, Padua College in Brisbane went solar with a large array of solar panels installed by GI Energy. Padua College is an

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Whitsunday’s airport solar panels

Work starts on the Whitsundays Airport exciting solar array In early 2021 the Whitsundays Regional Council put together a Request For Tender (RFT) for the supply and

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Do Solar Panels Increase Home Value?

Do solar panels increase home value? Yes. You can improve your home value by up to $10,000 dollars if you install solar panels. A survey conducted in 2018 on 10,000

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Who invented solar panels? -The early history of solar energy

The first 100 years of solar energy’s history Who invented solar panels? Solar energy is the future. We believe it will play a crucial role in providing clean energy

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Can my solar inverter be installed outside?

Can my solar inverter be installed outside? Your inverter is a crucial part of your solar system, and many people wonder if their inverter can be installed outside. It

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Solar Power VS Nuclear Power -Which is better?

Solar Power VS Nuclear Power -Which is better? What are the similarities between Solar power and Nuclear power? Solar power vs Nuclear power is an interesting fight, because they have

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Helping businesses save considerable amounts of money on their energy bills.

Australian companies depend on power, and they’re paying a high price for it. Most businesses have a need for high consumption of energy while they are operating, and if it’s

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Building a house and wondering about solar? Here’s what you need to know.

When you are building a new home it is natural to want to ensure everything goes to plan, which is often easier said than done. One advantage of planning solar

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Will solar work in a power outage?

Will solar work in a power outage? If you suffer from frequent power cuts you may be exploring solar power to provide some electricity when the mains

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How can I tell if my solar system is working?

Is my solar working properly? There are some very basic steps you can take to make sure your solar panels are working. There are also some other simple steps

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Are Winaico Solar panels any good?

Winaico Solar Panels Review Warranty and tech support today: 8 Warranty and tech support long-term: 6 Performance: 8 Price: 6.5 Value for money: 7 Total Rating: 7.1/10 Winaico

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Will solar panels work on cloudy days?

Will solar panels work on cloudy days? Solar panels do still work on cloudy days as the UV penetration through the clouds will still allow for some generation. However,

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How does the solar feed in tariff work?

How does solar feed in tariff work? Simply put, the solar feed in tariff works by you selling excess energy back to your electricity supplier and receiving money for what

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How does the solar rebate work? How much will solar save me? Other most commonly asked solar questions.

This article covers the most commonly asked questions we have experienced since we started trading in April 2011. There are helpful links throughout if you would like more information on

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What solar panels are made in Australia? Germany? Not in China?

What solar panels are made in Australia? As Ozzy’s, we are quite a patriotic breed. We believe we have the best beaches, the best weather and the best overall

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6.6kW Solar System

6.6kW Solar System This article covers one of our most popular system sizes: 6.6kW. It explains how much this system should cost, how much energy it should generate and

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Growatt Inverter Review

Are Growatt inverters any good? Growatt New Energy Technology have been manufacturing solar inverters since 2010 and have been distributing in Australia for nearly their whole history. They are a

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Is the Tesla Powerall 2 Solar Battery Any Good?

Telsa Powerwall 2 Review I’m sure you’ve heard of the Tesla Powerall 2, if not for their solar batteries for their electric cars. Tesla are incredible marketers, and I’m

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What is the difference between a string inverter and a microinverter?

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How much do solar panels cost in Sydney?

How much do solar panels cost in Sydney? The cost of solar panels for your home or business in Sydney will depend on many variable factors: what type of

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What is a solar Wi-Fi inverter?

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Fronius Gen24 Review

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Are Suntech Solar panels any good?

Are Suntech Solar panels any good? At GI Energy we can install any solar panel for your home or business. This means we are able to write honest reviews

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Is battery storage worth it?

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Are solar panels covered by insurance?

Are solar panels covered by insurance? This question is an extremely popular one, and also a very important one! Good quality solar panels come with great warranties that cover

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How much solar power and how many solar panels do I need?

How much solar power and how many solar panels do I need? If you are just starting out on your solar journey, you may be wondering how many solar

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What solar system do I need?

How do I know what solar system I need? This is one of the most popular questions we get asked at GI Energy, and also one of the most

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Are REC Solar panels any good?

Are REC Solar panels any good? At GI Energy we can install any solar panel for your home or business. This means we are able to write honest reviews

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Are solar panels worth it in 2022?

Are solar panels worth it in 2022? Sometimes we take for granted how lucky we are as Australians. As I am writing this, I am looking out my office

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JA Solar Panels Review – Are JA Solar panels any good?

Are JA Solar panels any good? At GI Energy we can install any solar panel for your home or business. This means we are able to write honest reviews

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Do solar panels work better in summer, when it’s hot?

Do solar panels work better in summer, when it’s hot? This is a question we get asked quite frequently so we wanted to address it in this short article

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LG Solar Panels Review – Are LG Solar panels any good?

Are LG Solar panels any good? At GI Energy we can install any solar panel for your home or business. This means we are able to write honest reviews

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How much is the solar rebate in Queensland (QLD)

How much is the solar rebate in Queensland (QLD)? We are extremely lucky people in Queensland. Not only does the massive amount of sunlight we get enrich our lives

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Jinko vs Canadian Solar vs LG Solar vs SunPower vs … Pros and Cons!

The solar panel you choose to use for your home or business solar system is extremely important. Some are more efficient and reliable but cost more money, and some are

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Seraphim Solar Panels Review – Are Seraphim Solar panels any good?

Are Seraphim Solar panels any good? At GI Energy we can install any solar panel for your home or business. This means we are able to write honest reviews

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What is solar export limiting?

What is solar export limiting? In the last 12-18 months the average system size we are installing has increased. But, is installing more solar panels on your roof always the right thing

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How much do solar panels cost in Brisbane?

How much do solar panels cost in Brisbane? At GI Energy we can install any solar panel and inverter on the market. Every customers needs are different so we tailor

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Trina Solar Panels Review – Are Trina Solar panels any good?

Are Trina Solar panels any good? At GI Energy we can install any solar panel for your home or business. This means we are able to write honest reviews

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Solar Panels Brisbane Case Study

Solar Panels Brisbane Case Study How well do solar panels really work in Brisbane? This easy to read article get right to the point and avoids any BS or sales

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SunPower Solar Panels Review

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Best Solar Panels in 2023

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Longi solar panel review

Longi solar panel review At GI Energy we can install any solar panel for your home or business. This means we are able to write honest reviews expressing our genuine

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Best tariff for solar customers in South East Queensland

Updated electricity rates SEQ – August 2020 A number of retailers have updated their rates this financial year including usage and supply charges as well as the all-important feed in

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Solar Panels Dalby – How well do they really work?

Solar Panels Dalby Case Study for Aust Mech Engineering Project Overview: Solar installation and tariff optimisation – Phono Solar with Fronius Annual spend prior to project: $35,519.32 Annual spend after

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Jinko Solar Panels Review

Jinko Solar Panels Review At GI Energy we can install any solar panel for your home or business. This means we are able to write honest reviews expressing our genuine

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The most efficient solar panels in 2022

The most efficient solar panels 2022 (and why it probably doesn’t matter to you). This article shows the most efficient solar panels in 2022 and lists the top 15 in

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Why Q CELLS

This is an article by Matt Williams, our solar encyclopedia and GM. A lot of clients and friends that I speak to ask me why I chose Q CELLS

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Fronius vs Sungrow vs Growatt vs SMA vs … Pros and Cons!

The inverter is probably the most important component of a solar system – it has the most electronics, meaning it has the highest chance of something going wrong. It’s also

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Tesla vs sonnen vs LG vs BYD vs … Pros and Cons!

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Solar Panels Toowoomba – How well do they really work?

Solar Panels Toowoomba Case Study – 39kW Condamine Wellscreens How well do solar panels really work in Toowoomba? This short article explains how an existing solar panel installation in Toowoomba

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BYD – Build Your Dreams (no, really)

BYD (比亚迪, if you can read Simplified Chinese) is a Chinese company specialising in electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries. Founded in 1995, it is still run by its founder Wang

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Solar Panels Cairns Case Study

How well do solar panels really work in Cairns? This short article gets right to the point, cuts the BS and shows exactly how an existing solar panel installation in

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What To Look For From Your Installation

This is a guest post by Lincoln, a solar installer So you’ve had solar installed – the system is running and your bills appear to be lower, but is

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Phono Solar Vs. Global top 5 Manufacturer

How do Phono Solar panels really work compared to a well-known global top 5 solar manufacturer? One of our favourite solar panel manufacturers is Phono Solar. There are lots

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What to do with an inverter fault

WHAT’S WRONG WITH MY SYSTEM? As much as we love a functioning productive solar system, every now and then solar systems will experience anything from slight hiccups to downright faults

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Myth Busted – The truth behind “free home solar”

Myth Busted – The truth behind “free home solar” Can solar panels really be free? Written by Daniel McCabe. Project Management Director. Photo above shows a recent 6.6kW installation in

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Sonnen – Aussie-German energy storage

Who are they? If you’ve looked into solar batteries before you’ve very possibly heard of sonnen. They were one of the first lithium solar battery solutions, being founded in 2010.

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Canadian Solar & Sungrow inverters go from strength to strength

We haven’t posted any industry news for a while, but a couple of our favourite product manufacturers recently revealed some excellent news, so we thought it’s a good opportunity to

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Components of a Solar Power System

This is just a short article to explain what you get when you buy a solar power system. If you want to learn more, visit our Education Centre! Solar Panels

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What we use, and why

It feels like every week there is a new solar panel or inverter manufacturer coming into the industry – or going bankrupt. With so many options, how do you choose?

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Understanding your electricity bill

Understanding what the different numbers on your electricity bill mean is the first step in reducing your energy bill. The next step is finding the company that, given your

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How much does a solar panel cost?

$145.99 each. OK, not really. There are a lot of factors that go into the cost of a solar panel, and so the final cost you pay can vary dramatically.

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