Friday 22nd February, 2019
Recent changes in regulation have caused many solar installations to undergo grid voltage issues. After a tricky period during which we have had to go back to some installations a few times to fine-tune, network operators have been very pro-active in fixing the voltage issues that were causing the problems, and the worst is now comfortably behind us.
High grid voltages make for inverter...
Friday 15th February, 2019
South Australians - Want to Save Thousands on A Solar PV Battery in Your Home?
If you’ve been thinking about installing a Solar PV Battery in your South Australian home, now is the time to act. The South Australian State Government are offering subsidies and loans to assist homeowners in paying for their home battery systems, potentially saving you thousands on a solar PV battery...
Thursday 7th February, 2019
Did you know Solargain’s team has 12 Customer Liaison Officers to handle all post-install enquiries (most of them pictured)? Plus three additional staff to handle all warranty claims! We pride ourselves on training our staff to handle an array of challenging questions you might have about your system after it’s been installed so that we can best support you as a new solar...
Friday 18th January, 2019
Have you been thinking about installing a solar PV or battery system in your home or small business? Thanks to the Queensland Government’s Solar PV and Battery Grant, if you’re a Queensland resident or small business owner, there has never been a better time to install and reap the benefits. But time is running out. The Queensland Government has stated that all applications...
Wednesday 12th September, 2018
Are You Eligible for the Victorian Solar Power Rebate?
If you’re a homeowner in Victoria then it’s your lucky day because you could be cutting your power bills in half thanks to a new Government solar energy program said to save households up to $890 a year on energy costs.
A media release from the Minister of Energy, Environment & Climate Change announced the Solar Homes...
Tuesday 29th May, 2018
Visit our new Canberra office
Solargain is delighted to announce the opening of its new ACT office! Whether you are looking to switch to solar power, solar hot water, or to repair or replace your existing system, our team of experienced consultants is here to help you with all your renewable energy needs.
Who? Solar experts Jimmy Miller and Joe McCaffery
Where? Unit 1, 9 Whyalla Street,...
Wednesday 25th October, 2017
Stay cool and save money this summer with these clever ideas for cutting your power bill.
#1: Ensure your air con is ‘working smarter, not harder’
Resist the temptation to turn your air con on full-boar, in the hope that it’ll cool the room down faster. (All that does is chew up electricity!) Instead, set your air conditioner to around 25°C with a moderate fan speed. Slow and steady wins the...
Thursday 5th October, 2017
Take control of your solar electricity
In the past, if your solar panels produced more electricity than your household used, it made good financial sense to export that excess electricity back to the grid. In return, your electricity company would pay you anywhere between 20c-50c/kWh of electricity.However, lucrative feed-in tariffs like that are now a distant memory, with power companies...
Friday 8th September, 2017
On 20 July 2017, STC prices have dropped dramatically, affecting every company across the solar industry, small or large, as well as PV customers all over Australia. This dip has caused the price of a 5kW solar system to increase by approximately $1000. So how do STCs work and when can you expect system prices to go down again?
What are STCs?
The solar industry benefits from a government...
Tuesday 29th August, 2017
Building a new home is an exciting yet challenging process. Researching the best suburbs, finding the perfect block of land, choosing the right builder and the seemingly endless decisions about colours, fittings and furnishings - so many things to consider! Have you included solar power on your list?
If you're thinking about installing solar power in your new home (either as part of the build or...