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Why Your Business Should Consider Going Solar

Why Your Business Should Consider Going Solar

As a business owner, installing a solar energy system might seem like a risky move. Maybe it’s something you’re considering in the distant future when your company has grown sufficiently. But for now, it isn’t a strategic financial decision you really need to think…

How Much Solar Power Do I Need To Run My Home?

How Much Solar Power Do I Need To Run My Home?

Let’s face it, Australia’s electrical power woes are well documented. In fact, with household utilities increasing by 20% on average in 2017 alone, I challenge you to tell me a person who hasn’t complained about the sky-high cost of their utility…

Positronic Solar awards at All Energy

Positronic Solar awards at All Energy

Last week the Clean Energy Council held their annual All Energy conference. More importantly, Solarcutters held their first gathering. Positronic picked up a couple of awards for our work with Enphase. We received the Solarcutter’s Chosen Enphase Award for our…

If your solar system needs servicing, call Positronic Solar

If your solar system needs servicing, call Positronic Solar

This photo illustrates a couple of reasons why you should contact Positronic Solar for solar panel servicing. The most obvious fail here is getting panels cleaned by a panel cleaning company. They’re almost invariably clueless about the damage done by walking on…

Dangerous Solar Systems

‘Blood on your hands’: Energy Minister’s solar panel warning This article shows the importance of state regulators and the need for inspections of electrical work. It shows that solar and battery installations (at least) need to have 100%…

100% Solar and Battery installation inspections are a must!

More and more articles are appearing on TV and in newspapers about shoddy solar systems. Although I’m disappointed, I’m not surprised. Too many people buy on price, unsurprisingly they get exactly what they pay for. Here’s a letter I sent to all the…

Enphase vs Trannergy

Enphase vs Trannergy

Avid readers will remember I have two favourite inverters. There’s my sentimental favourite, the Trannergy (aka Shanghai Grrl) and the Enphase. Well, yesterday we replaced a 6 year old grrl that was playing during a lightning storm (this did not end well) with…

Panels, Shade and Diodes

Panels, Shade and Diodes

UNDERSTANDING SHADING Soft shading is caused by objects that are far away, most notably clouds. While this type of shading is not controllable, it’s factored into your yield estimate. You’ll also find that when it is cloudy, diffuse radiation still hits…