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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...