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Welcome to our News page! Here we explore and discuss Solar energy. We talk about all things renewable energy but in the solar category we go through Australian solar energy primarily with some other additional articles. Happy reading!


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The Solar & Battery Installation Process: 9-Step Guide⚡NSW

Explore the process of installing rooftop solar and battery storage systems in a step-by-step guide of 9 easy steps on how solar is installed in Australia.



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29 Jul

Solar Roof Suitability: Tilt & Orientation (Tin vs Terracotta)⚡NSW

Is your roof suitable for solar in Newcastle? Learn how terracotta vs. tin roofs, tilt, orientation, condition, and shading can affect home solar generation.



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15 Jul

Power vs. Energy / kW vs. kWh: What's the Difference?⚡2025

Differences between power vs. energy and kW vs. kWh electricity with examples on how power refers to the rate and energy to the amount over time.



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29 Apr

Does Solar & Battery Storage Affect Home Insurance?⚡2025

Does installing solar & batteries affect home insurance? Explore how solar & energy storage changes home insurance premiums in Australia, NSW in 2025.



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27 Mar

How to Save on Solar: Rebates & Financing Guide NSW⚡2025

Discover how you can save on your solar panel system installation through available rebates, incentives, financing in the Newcastle and Maitland region 2025.



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5 Feb

Solar PV Panels vs. Hot Water Solar: Which is Better?☀️NSW

Explore the differences and if hot water solar or solar PV systems are better, along with heat pumps and electric water heaters for home savings in Australia.



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7 Jan

Rebates & Subsidies in NSW: Solar, Battery, & VPP's⚡2025

As 2025 comes to light, homes and businesses in NSW have access to a range of rebates and subsidies that allow for discounted installations of solar and battery solutions.



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3 Jan

Commercial Solar & EV Charging Project: Thornton⚡NSW

Completing a commercial solar and electric vehicle charger installation, our Thornton neighbours can take full advantage of renewable electricity and charging.



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1 Jan '25

National Ceramic Industries Australia: 2MW Solar ⚡Rutherford

Elite Power Group installed a 2MW commercial solar installation for National Ceramic Industries Australia, totaling 4000 solar panels in Rutherford.



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30 Dec '24

7 Ways to Reduce Energy Bills & Maximise Solar⚡2025

Explore various ways where homes and businesses can reduce electricity bills and maximise solar generation in Newcastle and the Hunter, NSW for 2025.



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18 Dec '24

Rooftop vs. Ground Mount Solar: Which is Best?⚡Pros & Cons

Rooftop and ground mounted solar are ways you can add solar to your home.. but which is better? Compare roof vs. ground solar systems and see what's best.



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8 Nov '24

How Daylight Savings & Winter vs. Summer Affects Solar⚡NSW

Explore how daylight savings and seasonal changes during winter and summer can affect your solar panels performance and solar generation in NSW, Australia.



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6 Nov '24

Off-Grid Solar & Battery Systems: Are they Worth it?⚡2025

For cabins, homes, and sheds with limited or no access to grid energy, getting an off grid solar and battery storage system may be worth it in NSW in 2025.



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25 Sep '24

☀️6 Ways to Maximise Your Solar Payback & Increase Savings

Are you maximising your solar energy production? Explore ways to improve self-consumption, and accelerate returns and benefits in NSW with solar tariffs.



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30 May '24

Microgrids vs. Virtual Power Plants: What are They?⚡Australia

With the uptake of solar and battery systems, Microgrids, Virtual Power Plants, and Distributed energy resources are becoming more apparent. What are they?



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7 May '24

Alternating vs. Direct Current: Differences & Examples⚡2025

The differences between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) with real life examples on electrical flow, voltage, and power in Australia.



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18 Mar '24

How Australia Reached 40% Renewables⚡[Q4 2023 Statistics]

In the new 2024 CEC report, they found that renewable contribution in the overall supply of energy in Australia, produced 40% of Australia’s total electrical supply.



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29 Feb '24

Electricity Bill Remains High Even After Solar: Why??⚡Australia

So you've invested in solar to reduce your electricity bills, but since then your bills are still high? Explore why your energy bills are still high even after solar.



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5 Feb '24

Should You Replace or Upgrade Solar: Which is Better?⚡NSW

If you're looking to reinvest in your solar system should you add panels and upgrade, or should you replace the entire system and start fresh? Which is better?



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30 Jan '24

How to Clean Dirty Solar Panels DIY vs. Professional?⚡NSW

If your solar panels are dirty, explore easy ways to DIY clean your solar panels, or when to get your system cleaned by a professional solar cleaner in Australia.



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23 Jan '24

Avoiding Solar Installer Scams: How to Identify Red Flags⚡NSW

Avoid costly mistakes when choosing a solar installer in NSW. Learn how to spot red flags, compare quotes, and choose a trusted solar provider.



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19 Dec '23

Is Solar Power Still Worth it in 2024?⚡Home Solar Australia

With aspects constantly changing, Australian's are wondering if solar is still worth investing in for 2024, and if owners will actually earn anything from solar energy.



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7 Dec '23

2024 is the Best Time to Invest in Solar.. here's why.⚡Time's Ticking!

Now is the best time to invest in solar panels.. here are 4 reasons why Australians should invest in solar energy before it's time runs out for 2024.



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1 Dec '23

Agrivoltaics / Agrisolar: How Solar Improves Farming⚡[2024]

Agrivoltaics, also known as solar farming, is a concept that combines agriculture and solar energy production to allow for both food and energy production.



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27 Nov '23

Virtual Power Plants (VPP) Explained: Solar & Battery⚡NSW

Explore Virtual Power Plants and how participants with solar and battery microgrids can join a VPP network and whether it's worth joining one in NSW, Australia.



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16 Nov '23

Hot Water Systems & Heat Pumps⚡High Energy Bills?

The energy required to heat hot water is quite high and for most Australian households. Here are some strategies on how to save on your hot water heating bill.



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18 Sep '23

Newcastle's Solar Power Adoption: What's Happening? ⚡NSW

With booming solar adoption, Newcastle is quickly becoming a sustainable region with homes and businesses adoption the technology. What's happening?



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20 Feb '23

How Artificial Intelligence Might Change the Solar Industry🧠☀️

Explore how artificial intelligence relates to the renewable energy industry and how it may change the way we produce, store, and distribute energy in Australia.



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18 Jan '23

Our Most Remote Installation Yet

This was one of our most remote installations yet....
We are very proud of our team and the work we do.
In particular, thanks to the team from School
Infrastructure NSW for letting us be involved in this
project. 



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