Solar power is a green renewable energy source that is getting cheaper and more cost effective to install. As non-renewable energy sources slowly rise in price and are held hostage to the rate fossil fuels and oils can be discovered and drilled. Solar power will remain an independent investment that’ll continue to reduce your energy…
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HOW LONG DO SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS TAKE TO PAY FOR THEMSELVES
Typically, Solar PV systems will take 3 to 5 years to pay off but adding solar batteries extends this period depending on the battery. To calculate how long they’ll take to pay themselves off you’ll need to consider the gross cost of the solar system, the value of up-front financial incentives such as Solar Rebates,…
Geelong solar battery provider spurred on by potential government initiative
The team at City to Surf Solar were pleased to hear of Labor’s recently proposed federal solar battery scheme that seeks to increase Australia’s use of renewable energy, lower the power bills of home owners and lower air pollution, should they be elected in the next election. Solar batteries are very important for homes who…
Proudly Supporting the Geelong Community
City to Surf Solar+ regularly contribute to a range of community initiatives to assist community based organisations in their efforts to install solar power. We recently donated a 5.2kW solar power system to Encompass, which has been installed at The Paddock in Leopold. The Paddock offers training and life skills programs for people with a…
ReEnergise Geelong
City to Surf Solar+ is excited to announce that we are supportive partners of ReEnergise Geelong, a community-led initiative to transition the Geelong region to 100% renewable energy. ReEnergise Geelong is a community organisation working to re-power our city in partnership with local community groups, state government, local councils and Geelong businesses. Our goal is…
WMC Accounting – 31.98kW
WMC Accounting chose City to Surf Solar+ to install their 31.98kW solar power system at their business premises in Geelong CBD in April, 2016. A key factor in deciding to install solar was being seen as an environmentally responsible company who practices sustainable solutions for the future, as this is important to their clients, staff…
McHarry’s Buslines – 98.16kW
Sustainability with Confidence For many businesses, installing solar power could be used as a way for companies to promote themselves as an organisation contributing towards a more sustainable future. A recent example of a local business taking this positive step is McHarry’s Buslines in Breakwater, where City to Surf Solar+ installed a 98.16kW solar power…
Solar Town’s Programme Grant helps Torquay Surf Life Saving Club
City to Surf Solar+ have just installed a 22kW solar power system at Torquay Surf Life Saving Club thanks to a Federal Government grant through the Solar Town’s Programme and heavily supported by local MP Sarah Henderson. The 22kW system consists of 86 modules and will cover approximately one third of the Surf Club’s electricity bills,…
Seeing Green at 13th Beach Golf Links
City to Surf Solar+ recently installed a 60kW solar power system at Thirteenth Beach Golf Links. They are using some of the power they are generating to charge up their electric golf carts as part of their Green Carts initiative. Well done Thirteenth Beach for leading the way. The following article about the Green Carts…
Get more out of your solar power system by using water as a battery
Please take the time to read this very interesting article if you are thinking about replacing your hot water system. It explores all the reasons to consider replacing your old gas or electric hot water system with an energy efficient heat pump, such as: 1. You can power it with your excess solar power generation…
