Renewable Energy Blog

Buying a new home is an exciting move, whether it’s your first home, tenth home or an investment property. If you’re looking at properties with solar, you may be anticipating the prospect of saving on your energy bills, and reducing your carbon footprint.  Solar is a great investment, adding [...]

Solar panels are fast changing from a trend to a way of life, with an estimated one in five Australians now using solar to cover their power bills, so it’s no surprise that solar savvy customers are asking about the next step in renewable energy.  In such a young industry, and one that is still [...]

If you’ve seen a Facebook or Google ad promising amazing solar returns or zero deposit solar, you may have been tempted to sign up on the spot. Unfortunately, not all offers and products are equal, and you can easily end up with a solar system that doesn’t cover your power bills, and ends up [...]

They appear in almost every corner of the world, inside, outside and anywhere there’s food or shelter; but ants can also appear in solar systems, too. If you’ve noticed a trail of these invading insects entering your premises and aiming for your inverter, you’re not alone.  Although some [...]

Do you remember the first time you saw a solar system on a roof? Or maybe it was a solar hot water tank perched on a house as you drove by.  While seeing solar was once a novel experience, these days it’s much more common. You probably see it in passing, without even noticing. Driving […]

You’ve booked in your solar installation, and you’re looking forward to lowering your power bills. You’re just days from the solar installation team arriving, but there’s a problem.  There’s rain forecast for your installation date.  Or the day arrives and the sky is overcast and cloudy.  Or [...]

If your solar panels are finally nearing their use by date you may be looking for a way to upcycle them into something still useful but a little less vital. Although a good quality solar panel will have a life of 25-30 years (or more), they still won’t last forever. Fortunately, even when solar [...]

Don’t be fooled by companies that promise deals on solar, simply because they’re cheap; you may be dealing with a Phoenix Company or a Solar Cowboy.  According to the Australian Taxation Office, a Phoenix Company is one which “is created to continue the business of a company that has been [...]

If you’re looking to buy solar for your property, you’ve probably been overwhelmed with options. Whether it’s a telemarketer, a door to door salesman or someone offering you a huge discount to sign on the spot, it’s hard to know how to make the right choice.  Buying local may seem like it won’t [...]

Buying solar is a big investment. As with all big investments, it’s important to be sure that what you’re buying is correct for your needs and you’re not paying hidden costs at a later date. Proven Energy always sends a Clean Energy Council accredited and experienced solar qualified electrician [...]