Winter solar and battery experience
After the first winter in our all-electric home, it’s time to look back over the numbers and tease out useful lessons. What worked well and contributed to our objective of ... Read More
Solar panels installed and operating
The day we switched on the solar power system was the culmination of a long design and installation process. Clever solar panels maximise electricity production while the inverter/battery keeps the lights on at night. The aim is to minimise importing grid electricity but export as much solar power as we can. Read More
Offgrid power system is back
During Unit 1 construction, the team showed that an offgrid power system could meet the electrical requirements for all but the most demanding users. Based on that experience, the system was reassembled to power Unit 2 and 3 construction. Read More
Solar powered worksite
There is something fascinating about construction sites. People walking along the footpath stop and watch what our builders are doing. Perhaps the sound of power tools catches their attention and ... Read More
Target for NatHERS Star rating
Achieving a NatHERS Star rating of 8.2 Stars means our home will be comfortable to live in without the need for excessive amounts of energy for heating and cooling. Studies of similar designs show the additional cost to install the necessary sustainability features are financially justified. Read More
Go big for home solar array
There is still plenty to think about while we wait for our neighbours to respond to the latest communication about the trees on our boundary. Reading a few articles encouraged ... Read More Solar plus batteries gaining momentum
Installing solar cells and then fitting a battery storage system might be worth a few greenie points, but is the extra cost justified on a purely economic analysis? Not yet maybe, but current trends indicate that time isn't too far in the future. Read More
