Q Cells cracks efficiency records
Q-Cells, the cell supplier to Tindo Solar panels as used in Sydney, have announced some recent module efficiency breakthroughs. Commenting on the development, Greenforce Energy technology analyst, Balint Bakos said:”Following the recent Moser Baer announcement, this sort of progress is really a shot in the arm for the solar industry as we head into 2012.” In the announcement from Q-Cells, the company advised that it had reached new conversion efficiency records for boy poly and ‘quasi-mono’ solar modules. A...
read moreSolar System Quote Sydney
We’re pleased to introduce our new, simpler solar quotations form in this post. If you are looking to start saving money whilst helping the environment, you can use the form below to request a free solar site assessment. You can ask our consultants any question you like about solar power – they’re not salespeople, but dedicated engineers and electricians, trained to put your needs first. You’ll also get a careful assessment of your home’s solar potential. Our privacy policy protects your personal data, which we...
read moreEnergy Saving Tip for the Office
Looking to save energy in a Sydney based office? Whilst we’re a solar panel installation company, you can still do a lot that doesn’t cost a cent. We love to provide free tips to the community on saving energy. One such tip is to locate ‘hot items’ such as photocopiers and servers away from thermostats or temperature sensors. These items are common in multi-storey office blocks, and tell the air con system how hot the space is. You’ll recognise these as small boxes on the wall with labels like...
read moreSolar Challenge – Winners announced!
Team Tokai from Japan brought some welcome good news home to their countrymen, winning the famous World Solar Challenge yesterday at 1.07pm Darwin time. One of the most celebrated solar vehicle races in the world, the race has previously featured winners from Australia, the US, Canada, and teams from companies such as Honda and GM. The victorious team completed the course in 32 hours and 45 minutes with their car, Tokai Challenger2, smashing through just over 3021 kilometres averaging a speed of 91.54 km/h. Just as many innovations have flowed...
read moreBASIX and Solar PV
Solar energy & BASIX make great partners, and importantly, Solar PV generations systems provide lasting energy savings for Sydney households for decades. Greenforce Energy have a range of packages that address BASIX considerations, starting from the entry level 1 kilowatt home solar system. Did you know that some panels, such as the SCHOTT Solar Protect series, now come with a 30 year warranty, backed by the Australian office of a century old German company? European engineering at its finest. The longevity of solar panels means that...
read moreVictorian Solar Energy PFIT Reduced
Victoria has reduced the level of its feedin tariff for solar energy to 25c / kilowatt-hour (units of energy). This change is a reasonable measure, in view of the improved economics of solar power. The exchange rate, increasing numbers of panels suppliers, and improved economies of scale have all contributed to the reduced cost base of modern solar systems. Solar still makes great sense in Victoria. Had a system for some time ? Consider a solar system...
read moreStar Performer
If you want it to run longer….. Many people are familiar with Schott as a result of their excellent glass products, however, what is less well known is that Schott Solar has the best in-house quality testing facility of any major manufacturer. Photon magazine tests have borne out time and time again the excellent performance provided by Schott solar’s quality European manufactured modules, and now Schott leads the field in the new, more comprehensive PV+ Test program of TÜV Rheinland & Solarpraxis. The SCHOTT Protect range...
read moreConergy finishes UK’s biggest PV park
Conergy has completed a massive five megawatt (MW) PV Solar farm in Hawton, Nottinghamshire. The Hawton solar project is owned and has been developed by Lightsource Renewable Energy Ltd with funding from Octopus Investments. With planning approval received only on May 24, the project was installed in in a record time of just six weeks, owing to a feed-in tariff deadline. The park features Conergy’s flagship German manufactured PowerPlus modules, renowned for quality and performance as result of the highly automated manufacturing...
read moreBP Solar selected for world’s biggest solar power plant
BP Solar’s Moree Joint Venture wins first round of federal solar flagship program We are absolutely delighted to inform you that BP Solar, together with consortium partners FRV and Pacific Hydro, have been selected by the Federal Government as the winner of the solar PV Flagship Program. The project submission was comprehensive, covering every aspect of installation safety and environmental management, running into the thousands in terms of manhours and pages of documentation. BP Solar’s legendary attention to detail is what...
read morePlanned changes to feedin tariff scrapped
Threat passes: Planned changes to the 60c feedin tariff enjoyed by older installations have been scrapped. Householders that had borrowed money to install the systems welcomed the government decision to honour existing contracts. The backdown is a positive step that recognises the basic principle of contracts, and the upper house independents, minor parties & back benchers are to be commended for their principled stand. Many of the older systems were installed at a time when the currency was lower and the price of panels higher –...
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