Off Grid Action Plan
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 an unfortunate event is less...
View ArticleTesla Powerwall: A Revolution in Solar Battery Storage
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 the Tesla Powerwall Be Used Off-Grid? Should I Go...
View ArticleLead Acid Batteries vs Lithium Batteries: Which Are Better for Solar Storage?
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 vs. Lithium,...
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of Going Off the Grid
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 minute. It’s an incredible achievement, considering that almost all...
View ArticleWhy Living Off-Grid Doesn’t Mean Compromising Your Lifestyle
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, a tiny kitchen, and not a dishwasher or air...
View ArticlePowerwall now works Off-Grid
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 started making electric cars powered by...
View ArticleLife Beyond The Grid: Learn All About Home Autonomy Systems
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 almost sounds too good to be true, but for many people, this...
View ArticleWhat’s the difference between a micro-grid and virtual power plant?
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 they are different… Micro-grids: A micro-grid is a...
View ArticleWhat Is An Energy Load Profile?
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 isn’t something you lose any sleep over. Sure, using...
View ArticleHow Do You Choose the Right Off-Grid Solar Company?
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 feel like a daunting process. With so many solar companies...
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