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Council Approval for Off Grid Systems

If your off-grid solar installation isn’t already incorporated in your house planning and building approval, then your council may require you to get this approval before the installation of your solar array/s

What’s a Watt?

Here’s a guide to some commonly used terms and abbreviations and what they mean in the world of electricity

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Off Grid Energy Installations & Projects

Off-Grid Energy Australia has completed hundreds of installations, covering every state and territory in Australia. We have also completed installations in New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu,

What Is an Energy Load Profile, and why Is It so important?

What Is An Energy Load Profile?

When living off-grid, you rely entirely on solar panels and batteries, so it’s critical to know exactly how much electricity you’ll need, and when you’re going to need it.

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Off-Grid Power Action Plan

Have a contingency plan for unexpected power outages of your off-grid power system to ensure any event is less stressful and helps power gets restored quickly.

What is a virtual power plant?

Whilst the term virtual power plant (VPP) has been around for a while now, what does it actually mean and how will they play an important part in our future energy systems?

Women in Renewables

It goes without saying that the renewable energy industry has a lot to gain from employing more women in more varied roles. Yet it is also women who have the most to gain from the development of this industry.