The solar benefits of a sunburnt country
Extreme heat seems set to have become the new norm for us Aussies. The recent heatwaves broke weather records, especially here in Penrith where we saw the mercury climb as high as 46.9. Luckily for us, though, we managed to avoid the blackouts that hit other areas. But it could so easily have been us
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Why You Should Pay More for Quality Solar Panels
A cheaper solar panel deal usually isn’t something to get excited about unless it’s a deal from a large, trusted manufacturer with a good track record.
What Questions Should Penrith and Blue Mountains Homeowners Ask Before Buying Solar Panels?
Our typical customer in the Penrith and Blue Mountains communities comes to us with a million questions about our solar panels and our installation processes. We love answering these questions because it’s important that a new solar owner understands their system in order to get the most out of it. Sometimes we’ll come across a
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How Long Does It Take Solar Panels To Be Carbon Positive?
A common point raised in renewable energy discussions is that the environmental cost of producing items such as solar panels is high. After all they are made from non-renewable resources and fossil fuels. Common objection: “The environmental costs to produce solar panels are more than you’ll ever save…” We asked Markus Lambert, National Solar Manager
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Solar, Wind and Bio Power: A Bright Future for Australian Farmers
Recently the Clean Energy Council (CEC) shared their favourite solar power success stories from farmers around Australia. At E-Smart Solar, we know what a difference solar can make. That’s why we wanted to share 5 great stories from CEC with our customers and neighbours in the Blue Mountains and surrounds. Pace Farm Our first solar
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Our Clean Energy Council News
We’re proud to announce that E-Smart Solar has signed on to the Clean Energy Council Solar Retailer Code of Conduct, a voluntary scheme authorised by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Monocrystalline vs polycrystalline solar panels – which one do I choose?
It’s the question of the moment in Sydney’s Penrith and Blue Mountains communities, so we break it down It’s a question that’s been coming up a lot lately. All of the information can be overwhelming, and with the technology behind solar it’s hard to know exactly where the sweet spot is with panels unless you’re
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Why now the right time to invest in solar panels for your business
With costs increasing, more and more commercial clients are looking to run leaner. With solar, you can too – and now is the perfect time to install With rising electricity costs and a significant decrease in the cost of solar systems, solar power has become an incredibly cost-effective energy alternative for businesses. The larger corporations
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The pros and cons of solar energy for your home
Five things to consider before investing in solar Using solar energy to meet your power demands reduces costs while also making you more environmentally friendly. But it’s also an investment, which means that you need to consider both the pros and the cons of installing solar energy in your home. If you’re thinking about solar,
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Solar Battery Power: Putting the Power Back in Your Hands
You own the sun. Well, not technically, but you do have the right to its power. So why not use it? Solar technology helps you turn your rooftop into a power plant. But the biggest revolution in solar over the past few years is undoubtedly the arrival of a new breed of battery systems. It
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The solar benefits of a sunburnt country
Extreme heat seems set to have become the new norm for us Aussies. The recent heatwaves broke weather records, especially here in Penrith where we saw the mercury climb as high as 46.9. Luckily for us, though, we managed to avoid the blackouts that hit other areas. But it could so easily have been us
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