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In the world of off-grid solar systems, lithium-ion batteries have quickly become a popular choice due to their compact size, minimal maintenance, and terrific all-round
It’s fair to say that Australians officially love solar energy. After all, we now boast the world’s highest solar capacity per person, and we’re installing
Lithium-ion batteries are now a major part of our everyday lives, appearing in phones, laptops, power tools, speakers, and just about everything else that doesn’t
Why expected payback periods and/or savings, will be different to what was quoted. The expected savings and payback period on your solar system are calculated
How Do You Choose the Right Off-Grid Solar Company? If you’re looking into an off-grid solar system for your home or business, it can often
What Is in Energy Load Profile, and Why Is It So Important? If you’re currently living in a mains-powered home, running out of electricity probably
Life Beyond The Grid: Learn All About Home Autonomy Systems Do you ever wish that you never had to suffer another blackout ever again? It
Tesla Changes the Game Once Again: Powerwall now works Off-Grid In 2010, a relatively unknown company called Tesla opened a small factory in California and
When some people think about an off-grid home, they picture a small house in the middle of nowhere with only the absolute basics: simple lighting,
More than one out of every five Australian homes now have solar panels, and it’s increasing at a rate of six new solar panels every
What’s the Difference Between Lead Acid and Lithium? Physical Size and Weight Depth of Discharge (DOD) and Usable Energy Round-trip Efficiency Maintenance Requirements Lead Acid
What Is the Tesla Powerwall? How Does the Powerwall Work? Does the Powerwall Work with All Solar Inverters? How Long Does a Powerwall Last? Can
Create your own off-grid power action plan… Just as we are reminded to prepare a bushfire plan, developing a contingency plan for unexpected power outages will ensure such
We often get asked what’s the difference between a virtual power plant and micro grid? Often you will hear the terms being used interchangeable, but
Whilst the term virtual power plant (VPP) has been around for awhile now, what does it actually mean and how will they play an important
Main image: Emily Driscoll I’ll begin this article by explaining why I was motivated to write it, and what prompted me to think about my place as
When many people think of the terms ‘off-grid storage’, ‘on-grid storage’ and ‘battery backup’ they often don’t realise that each of these have important differences
Under the Home Battery Scheme (HBS), the SA Gov will provide 40,000 South Australian homes with subsidies up to $6,000 each for installing battery storage on their
With the the New Year having just gone, for many it’s a time to reflect on the year gone by and move forward into the
The Australian Energy Market Commission wants input from people who have experience with, or are considering, moving off-grid. The AEMC is the rule maker for
Yet another fantastic case study from Off-Grid Earth that features an Off-Grid Energy Australia install undertaken at Tintilla Estate in the Hunter Valley NSW. Damien chat’s with owners Robert and James
With energy prices on the rise and blackouts becoming more common, the idea of being independent and free from the grasp of the
Off-Grid Energy Australia proudly supports The Industry Advocate’s South Australian Product Register. Our tailored solar and battery storage systems are assembled in, and supplied from,
(information correct at time of writing – Sept 2018) Under the Home Battery Scheme (HBS), the SA Gov will provide 40,000 South Australian homes with
Colin lives on a beautiful property in the hinterland around Byron Bay in Northern NSW. Their house is grid connected with a tesla battery. Further
Earlier this year LG released what they are dubbing ‘the Ferrari of solar panels’. This highly efficient solar panel has 60 cells, standard for a
At Off-Grid Energy, we take customer satisfaction very seriously and aim to provide excellence in all areas of service to our customers. Customer referrals
As we get our first taste of winter-like weather conditions for 2018, it’s a good time for off-grid system owners and operators to prepare and
This blog (originally featured on Victron Energy’s Blog) and written by our own Sean LePoidevin) relates to a CoGood Australia project which has brought much needed
A battery is made up of a positive electrode (cathode), negative electrode (anode), and an electrolyte to allow the flow of electrical charge between the
Off-Grid Energy is a Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer, and is committed to industry best practice through the Solar Retailer Code of Conduct. Off-Grid Energy Australia
Keeping track of all the storage options available on the market is a tough task. The Battery Finder below, developed by Global Roam and sponsored
Originally published at irradiate.co The cost of installing battery storage in your household is falling rapidly. Investment bank Morgan Stanley has predicted that storage costs could
Written by Emily McMahon Whether you have known Off-Grid Energy for years, days, or only minutes; you might not know the story of how we
Off-Grid Energy is proud to have been selected as both an Authorised Reseller and Certified Installer for Tesla, in Aug this year. Our first Powerwall installation
We’ve all been getting our ‘solar/battery geek’ on at the All-Energy conference and exhibition in Melbourne this week, and have come away with tonnes of
Is Lithium The New Gold Rush? Combating climate change will require action, ingenuity, leadership and technological solutions from all corners of the globe to prevent
Architect Ian McCaig, and his partner, Liz, purchased an off grid system as part of the Sustainable House Group Buy so they could reduce individual
(Original article by Casey van Reyk, taken from Michael’s Sustainable House Blog, Sept 2015) Casey van Reyk is currently studying at The Centre for Sustainability Leadership.
(Original Article from Green Energy Options, republished with permission) Home battery storage systems have been getting their fair share of media exposure lately, the Tesla
Over-investment in network infrastructure that we don’t actually need is the real reason our electricity bills keep going up – and it’s a welcome relief
LED Lighting is becoming a very popular low energy lighting option, especially when comparing them to halogen and conventional incandescent filament lamps. Another big advantage
California has the most stringent electric vehicle (EV) rules in the world, and is driving innovation in the electric car market. They require all major car
The manufacturing sector in Australia has taken a bit of a hit in recent times, yet we have a huge opportunity to become a leading
Tesla have recently announced that Australia will be one of the first countries to receive the much anticipated Powerwall product – at this stage promising
We get a lot of people asking whether a wind turbine is right for them, and whether it can produce enough power to support off-grid
I’m sure it’s not news to anyone that solar prices have fallen dramatically in the last 5 years. In fact, the cost of solar reduced
When many people think of the terms ‘off-grid storage’, ‘on-grid storage’ and ‘battery backup’ they often don’t realise that each of these have important differences
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