CITY TO SURF SOLAR NEWS

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, your average monthly electricity usage and the estimated electricity generation your system is expected to… Read More

As a Clean Energy Council approved solar retailer, City to Surf Solar are certified expert solar energy system installers for Geelong homes and businesses, with a 5 year warranty on all of our solar installations. Whilst we can install a range of systems from small two panel residential systems to large commercial ones, we can also provide you with the information you need to make an educated decision on solar… Read More

For solar homes in solar inverters are a key part of turning sunshine into sustainable, useable power. Without them, the system doesn't work and the opportunity to take advantage of free power from the sun fades away. With the work this small crucial element in your solar power system performs, it's well worth making a sensible investment in a high-quality inverter that will perform at an optimum level for years.… Read More

Energy costs have climbed steadily for households in the region over recent years, making the switch to solar an easy choice for many. And with the Andrews Government recently announcing a solar battery storage subsidy, solar is looking pretty hot right now. The $40 million solar battery initiative is part of the government's Solar Homes program, which is being delivered by Solar Victoria. The program kicks off from July 1,… Read More

With the variety of solar batteries Geelong people can now select from, how do you know which product best suits the solar energy system at your home or business? City to Surf Solar's experienced team can help you navigate the selection of batteries until you find the one that ticks all the boxes when it comes to capacity, effectiveness and cost. Batteries are growing more popular every year as people… Read More

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 want to be completely reliant on solar power, as the battery systems holds excess solar… Read More

When it comes to solar power systems, people immediately picture a line-up of roof-top panels. But Geelong solar inverters - the quiet performers in each system - are an integral part of getting those photovoltaic arrays to deliver useable power to your business or home. Inverters do some pretty heavy lifting in properties across the region - converting direct current (DC) from the panels into alternating current (AC) to power fridges,… Read More

Victorian Government's announcement of the Solar Homes Rebate reopening July 1st 2019. At City to Surf Solar, we're excited about this, it's put solar power in the public spotlight and it's sparked a real buzz across the state. We think solar panel systems and rebates are great news for families wanting to switch to the sun and save on their energy bills. The government scheme makes solar panels even more affordable… Read More