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Like the name suggests, the Australian government’s Energy Made Easy website is meant to make it easier for individuals and businesses like yours to make the right calls when it comes to your energy. Specifically, it allows users to: Compare energy plans Look at different offers Automatically calculate savings Of course, if you ask us, the site was anything but easy! Just like how genuine leather is actually the lowest-grade product, the Energy Made Easy site actually made things harder [...]

As power prices continue to rise, there’s no better time to choose commercial solar installation than today. Of course, going solar is also a big decision - one that you’ll want to research and put a lot of thought into before pulling the trigger. The problem is that it isn’t something that most business owners deal with on a daily basis. As such, it isn’t unheard of for business owners to end up making the wrong call when it comes [...]

There are a lot of companies out there that offer commercial solar installation in Melbourne. So many in fact, that it can be hard to select the best quote for your business. And the sheer amount of complex solar jargon out there doesn’t help, either! There are a lot of long, technical words that will get thrown around when you’re looking at commercial solar quotes. We’ve explained some of them before - however, we barely scratched the surface. Two of [...]

When you think of solar panels, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For most, it’s things like solar water heaters, or domestic rooftop solar. While it’s true that these relatively small-ticket items make up a large chunk of the recent solar installation boom, many are also for commercial solar. And it isn’t just small businesses, either - we’re also seeing an increase in demand for commercial solar installation coming from some of Australia’s (and the world’s) biggest companies! [...]

So you have already decided to give solar power a go. You’re making the right choice - commercial solar installation has the potential to save businesses like yours gobs of cash. Little wonder that solar panels are such a common sight on the roofs of all sorts of businesses not only in Australia, but all over the world! Of course, as with any large-scale installation, a lot of careful thought and planning goes into commercial solar. It’s important that you’re [...]

What do Australia’s biggest multinationals and the local milk bar have in common? Answer: both of them are extremely concerned about their ongoing business expenses - in particular, electricity costs are giving business owners a lot to chew on. Commercial solar installation offers a solution to high energy bills. Over the years, we’ve helped countless businesses not just in Melbourne, but all over Australia to dramatically cut their reliance on the grid (and by extension, reduce their energy bills). But [...]

Commercial solar installation helps your business save money by slashing your electricity bill - it’s as simple as that. No matter what sort of business you run, that core value is irresistable! However, that isn’t the only reason to go solar with your business. While reducing overheads and protecting the environment are probably the ‘big two” when it comes to reasons to go solar, they aren’t the only ones. The advantages of commercial solar are many, and also include some [...]

We’re in the middle of a solar boom right now. And with the amount of sun our country receives, it’s little surprise that Australian businesses are leading the charge. According to the Climate Council, almost half of all Australian large businesses are utilising solar in some capacity However, not all businesses are happy about it - especially the small ones. After all, the energy needs of SMEs is vastly different from large multinationals! We get that some small businesses look [...]

Commercial solar installation has the potential to completely change your business. You’ll be able to: Dramatically reduce business expenses Enjoy protection against rising energy prices Save money on your power bills Boost your green cred Unfortunately, far too many businesses haven’t made the leap just yet! Despite the many benefits of commercial solar installation in Melbourne, many decision makers are still skeptical. Why is that? And more importantly, what’s the truth of the matter? Is solar fake news stopping you [...]

Commercial solar installation gives you the power to put money back in your pocket. And with the increasing efficiency of solar panels, the amount of money your business stands to save is only increasing! Solar panels are at the most efficient point they’ve ever been at, and that they’re only getting better. But just how efficient are solar panels, anyway? And what can influence your panels' efficiency? While it’s a somewhat dry topic, it’s important that you carefully consider efficiency [...]