Thursday 18th May, 2017
With higher feed-in tariffs, more affordable solar panels, increasingly productive PV systems and valuable STCs, now is the time to make the switch to solar!
5 compelling reasons to go solar:
Rising energy costs
As energy costs in Australia continue to soar, solar is considered a low-cost energy option.With electricity prices across the country set to further increase from July 2017, switching...
Friday 5th May, 2017
If you are shopping for solar, you may have been warned about phoenix companies which, like their namesake, are reborn from their ashes. But how much do you really know about them and, more importantly, about how to avoid them?
What is a phoenix company?
Although there is no legal definition of a phoenix company, the Australian Securities...
Monday 10th April, 2017
Winter is coming and your power bills are about to send shivers down your spine. Why not anticipate by analysing your consumption and adjusting your usage? Read on to find out what your electricity bill is made of and how to reduce it thanks to solar energy, load shifting and battery storage.
Understand your electricity bill
Your Synergy bills vary according to your plan, consumption and...
Friday 24th March, 2017
Is your old hot water system due for replacement?
The day has finally come for you to replace your old hot water system. All those years of wear and tear, extreme temperatures, corrosion and exposure to the elements have taken their toll. Yet, where should you start looking for a suitable replacement? What’s the most affordable and efficient approach, taking into account your existing set-up?...
Thursday 23rd March, 2017
With Western Australia’s conditions well suited to solar power and over 220,000 solar power systems now installed in Western Australia, there is no denying our love for clean, green energy. However, with a change of government, you might have been wondering what the future holds for renewable energy and solar power in Western Australia since Mark McGowan and WA Labor won the recent state election...
Tuesday 28th February, 2017
Solargain is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Carbon Neutral as well as its new Green Partner status.
Carbon Neutral helps businesses nationally and internationally to decrease their environmental footprint by supporting them in the assessment, reduction and compensation of their greenhouse gas emissions. With over 15 years of experience in carbon management and...
Wednesday 15th February, 2017
At Solargain, we understand the devil is in the details, which is why we select the best quality materials to install and service your solar power system. Plus, we keep track of the items we use, so we can be proactive in informing our customers, should any issue arise.
It’s the little things that count
Coated stainless steel cable ties
Our experience has shown us that stainless steel...
Tuesday 7th February, 2017
Over the past year, Choice magazine and the CSIRO have partnered up to test and review some of the most commonly sold solar panels in Australia. This is excellent for consumers, as it highlights the most popular panels and quantifies their features. Now, the results are in.
After a full year of exposure to all sorts of Australian weather conditions, the JinkoSolar panel came second overall and...
Friday 16th December, 2016
If you’ve recently noticed water dribbling from your hot water system, don’t panic, it may not be a leak you need to worry about.
In the heat of summer, the valves in your hot water system can drip. In fact, hot water systems are designed to release a small amount of water (particularly on hot days) to regulate pressure in the water tank, ensuring it doesn’t over pressurise. However, if the...
Monday 28th November, 2016
Solargain and the City of Cockburn have recently signed an agreement for a 901kW solar PV system at the City’s new Cockburn ARC recreation and aquatic centre. When added to the 100kW system Solargain will be installing at Cockburn ARC for the Fremantle Dockers, this will be a massive 1MW, creating Western Australia’s largest rooftop solar installation yet.
“It’s an exciting time for...