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Technical Export control
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Export control

Image the scene. It’s a beautiful summer’s day and the sun is strong. You’re lying on the beach, enjoying a drink, and decide to check your Solar Analytics app to

by James Gibbins
Blog Articles What is the difference between a string inverter and a microinverter?
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What is the difference between a string inverter and a microinverter?

by Daniel McCabe
Technical Electricity basics
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Electricity basics

Electricity “consists” of two parts – voltage (V) and current (I). A common metaphor is water – the voltage is the water pressure, how much “push” it has, and the

by James Gibbins
Blog Articles What is solar export limiting?
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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

by Daniel McCabe
Blog Articles Solar panels brisbane
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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

by Daniel McCabe
Technical Shading
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Shading

Solar PV arrays hate shade. Although bill-buster solar installers may try and pile as many solar panels on your roof as possible – so they can earn more money –

by James Gibbins
Technical How solar panels work (PN junctions)
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How solar panels work (PN junctions)

Have you ever wondered how shining sunlight on a solar panel creates electricity?   It is, unsurprisingly, quite a complex operation. It’s called the photovoltaic (PV) effect, and in this

by James Gibbins
Blog Articles Building a house and wondering about solar? Here’s what you need to know.
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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

by Adrien Perez
Batteries What Solar Batteries Are Made In Australia?
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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

by Daniel McCabe
Blog Articles The most efficient solar panels in 2022
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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

by Daniel McCabe
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