Renewable Energy Blog

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 Solutions always sends a Clean Energy Council accredited and experienced solar qualified [...]

If you’re looking at investing in solar, there might be a range of things holding you back. Perhaps the hours you work or the upfront costs don’t seem to make solar a financially viable option.  Many of our customers live in older houses, including old Queenslanders and older buildings with [...]

When choosing to install solar, many people have a primary goal of saving money on their electricity bills. Fulfilling your own energy needs through your own solar production is known as self consumption. 100% self consumption is the ability to provide all of your energy needs through solar and [...]

If you’re planning to install a solar system, it’s important to be aware of the many shady operators (no pun intended) who’ll quote a cheap price then end up costing you money. Here are some questions you should ask before buying solar, so you know you’re getting the best option up front.  [...]

Australia has a rich natural ecosystem but it’s also one of the driest continents on earth. Each year, many areas experience bushfires which impact people, homes and wildlife. Recently, these fires have covered a much larger area, with millions of hectares burnt. During the cleanup process, [...]