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Solar made simple: Your 10 Top 10 questions answered by Sean Barry!
When you’re new to solar, getting your head around the savings on offer, choosing the right company to work with, and then the right system to install can easily leave you suffering from a condition we call “solarwhlem” — so many questions, so many options… HELP!...
Historic Maitland restaurant powered by One Power Solar
Dan and Christine Kibble are the proud owners of one of Maitland’s earliest terrace buildings. Built in 1867, the top storeys are home to the Kibble family while the ground floor houses their popular Italian restaurant, Fratelli Roma. Earlier this year the One Power...
Solar Panel & Battery Storage Rebates
The Renewable Energy Scheme was established in 2011 to make solar a more affordable investment for Australian households and to kickstart the nation’s solar industry. The average rebate is between $3,000-$4,000 — that represents a third of the cost of the average...
How solar panels work on cloudy days, low light, rain, and night.
If you’re looking to invest in a solar power system or even if you already have one, you may have plenty of questions around how solar works and, in particular, how solar panels operate under different conditions. Some of the more common questions around solar panel...
Will solar save you money? (Easy Formula)
One Power Solar’s technical director Sean Barry shares his formula for working out whether solar panels will save you money on your electricity bills. The number one question people want to know when it comes to weighing up whether solar is worth it in Australia is:...
How solar saved Shirley more than $1650 in the first year!
Swansea pensioner Shirley Allen had a 6.5kw solar system installed on her 3-bedroom home in May 2018. One year on Shirley is thrilled with the money that she’s savings and the impact that solar has had on her life. In today’s blog, Shirley tells Janelle Estreich how...
Considering solar? Make sense of your power bill first!
If you’re thinking about going solar, one of the first questions you may have is: Can I save with solar?Working that out for yourself can be a confusing and time-consuming process for most people. One Power Solar and Electrical is an independent, family-owned business...
Giving Back to the Community for Christmas
This year, One Power Solar, were looking to give back to the community. We chose three local charities to receive a Christmas gift. Each charity was offered the chance to have their next electricity bill paid, to cover the Christmas season costs. As expected, they...
2018 Gold Coast Young Entrepreneur Awards recognise One Power Solar’s growth and innovation
By Janelle Estreich When opportunity knocks, James Strathdee answers. And it’s a strategy that continues to pay off for the Gold Coast Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. Strathdee is the Director of One Power Solar and its subsidiary Elite Installations, and...