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New Brochure! Discover the Power of Guardian Battery Storage
We're excited to share our new brochure showcasing our extended range of Australian-made and supported Guardian Series Battery Storage Systems. Designed for both off-grid and fringe-of-grid applications, these battery storage systems are the benchmark of ingenuity and commitment to renewable energy. Explore our brochure today and join us in harnessing the power of the sun like never before.
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New Brochure! Discover the Power of Guardian Battery Storage
We're excited to share our new brochure showcasing our extended range of Australian-made and supported Guardian Series Battery Storage Systems. Designed for both off-grid and fringe-of-grid applications, these battery storage systems are the benchmark of ingenuity and commitment to renewable energy. Explore our brochure today and join us in harnessing the power of the sun like never before.
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Managed Vs. Self-Managed Lithium-ion Batteries – Which is Best?
In the dynamic world of renewable energy, the heart of any efficient off-grid solar system lies in the energy storage solution. One crucial decision faced by solar installers and off-grid homeowners/businesses, is whether to opt for managed or self-managed batteries. The choice can significantly impact the performance and maintenance of the entire system.
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Empowering Solar Choices: Goulburn Solar and the Guardian Series Battery System
Are you considering transitioning to solar energy in the Goulburn, NSW region? Look no further. Solar Energy Australia is thrilled to partner with Goulburn Solar, an industry veteran with over 12 years of experience.
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Farm Fest Toowoomba 2023 – Supporting ACDC Energy
This week (6 - 8 June 2023), SEA battery storage system expert, Derick Martins, attended the prestigious Farm Fest Event in Toowoomba, Queensland! This event provided an excellent platform for us to talk about our latest solar energy solutions and support our valued business partner, ACDC Energy.
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Guardian Series
We are pleased to announce the release of the Guardian Series Battery Storage System (BSS), an Australian-made energy storage solution designed for off-grid and hybrid solar installations. Designed and manufactured in Australia for Australian conditions, the Guardian Series BSS is a safe, reliable, and cost-effective battery storage system for those looking to maximize the benefits of their solar installation.
Event
Join us at Smart Energy Expo | 3 – 4th May 2023
Join us at the biggest all things renewables event in Australia! This May, the Solar Energy Australia team will be exhibiting at Smart Energy Expo. Find us at Booth 20C
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NSW Treasurer & Energy Minister Matt Kean MP visits Solar Energy Australia
NSW Treasurer & Energy Minister Hon. Matt Kean visits Solar Energy Australia to discuss the future of renewable energy and the on-going adoption of energy storage technology.
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162 MW Queensland solar farm begins commercial operations
The Queensland government’s push for 70% of the state’s energy supply to come from renewables by 2032 has received a boost with the completed 162 MW Columboola Solar Farm in the state’s Western Downs region
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The truth about Lithium – ion storage for homes
There is a continual discussion around the safety of lithium batteries in the solar industry. The below article tells some truths about what makes a battery safe and what doesnt.
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Solar Powered Brewery leads the way
Jervis Bay brewer pushes towards carbon neutrality while cutting power costs
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Adelaide homeowner trapped in 18-month Tesla nightmare
A homeowner is at his wits end dealing with Tesla after he complained about problems with a $220,000 solar energy installation in 2020.
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First stage of Australia’s biggest wind, solar and battery project signs grid connection
French renewable energy and storage developer Neoen has signed a deal to connect the first stage of what will be the country’s biggest wind, solar and battery project, located in South Australia.
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The South Australia grid has been reconnected – or re-synchronised
The South Australia grid has been reconnected – or re-synchronised – with the country’s main grid after a week of “isolation”, during which time wind and solar still managed to deliver nearly two thirds of its electricity needs.
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Four promising signs of progress at the COP27 climate summit
Despite frustrating sclerosis in the negotiating halls, the pathway forward for ramping up climate finance to help low-income countries adapt to climate change and transition to clean energy is becoming clearer.
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Industry slams rooftop solar switch off plan for Sunshine State
A new rule that will require large numbers of Queensland rooftop solar systems to be fitted with “mid-20th Century” technology has been slammed by industry and peak bodies
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Wind and solar smash records on Australia’s main grid as coal continues decline
Renewable Energy usage is growing while coal is becoming less and less relevant. Our main grid has a number of contributors however, as time goes on, coal is not the predominant supply.
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All-Energy 2022
All-Energy has wrapped up for another year, see our blog for an overview of the biggest renewables event of 2022
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Sizing a solar charger
Solar chargers come in 2 architectures, PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) and MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracker) like all product ranges, each have their own advantages and disadvantages
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How Solar Works
There are a number of ways a Solar System can be configured and how solar works. Each configuration has different advantages and disadvantages.
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Case Study – Mobile Incident Command Centre (NSW SES)
Powerbox Australia was selected by SES to design, supply, install and commission an innovative Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to support MICC operations.
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Powerbox and Solar Energy Australia attend All Energy 2022
We are pleased to announce that this week the team from Powerbox Australia Pty Ltd will be supporting our product partners Victron Energy at All Energy 2022.
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Why could power bills rise by 35 per cent next year?
Two weeks ago, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) released its latest State of the Energy Market report (2022). That report also warned retail prices would rise from where they are now. And it broke down the components of a typical residential energy bill to explain where those price pressures would come from.
Product Release
Polarium Launches its Next Generation Battery
Polarium is now introducing Generation 6 of its product range Battery. The next generation of Battery has been developed for the energy systems of the future, and is smarter, stronger and safer than ever before.