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Solar panels are built to last decades, but like any significant investment, they need proper care to deliver their best performance. Many homeowners assume solar panel systems are completely "set and forget," but a little regular maintenance can mean the…

Adding battery storage to your solar panel system may seem like a smart move, but does it actually save you money? Many homeowners in Hobart are asking this exact question as battery prices drop and electricity costs rise. The answer…

I was chatting with my neighbour Jim over the fence about his new solar installation. He'd gone with a cheap overseas brand to save a few bucks, but three months later, he was already dealing with warranty issues and couldn't…

I was chatting with a mate over coffee in Glenorchy who had just received three different solar quotes. Each installer was promoting a different brand - one touting their "premium German panels," another claiming their budget option was "just as…

I was chatting with my neighbour, Dave, over the fence when he mentioned his latest electricity bill had him seriously considering solar panels. "I just don't know where to start," he said, looking genuinely frustrated. "Every company tells me something…

Last winter, my neighbour called me at 11 pm during one of those wild Tasmanian storms. Her power had been out for three hours, the kids were getting restless, and she was worried about her freezer full of food going…

I was chatting with a Kingston homeowner named Mike who'd installed his solar system three years ago. "I thought these things were supposed to be maintenance-free," he said, pointing to his panels that were underperforming. After a quick inspection, the…

Just last month, I was chatting with a Kingston homeowner who'd been putting off solar for three years. "I keep hearing solar panels, cloudy weather, Kingston doesn't mix well," he said, pointing at the grey sky above us. "What's the…

Last month, I was chatting with Sarah from Sorell over a coffee at the local bakery. She'd been thinking about solar for two years but kept putting it off because her neighbour told her "solar doesn't work down here -…

Last month, I sat across from David, a mechanic from Sorell who'd been wrestling with the same question that keeps many Tasmanians awake at night: "Will solar pay for itself here?" His quarterly electricity bill had just hit $890, and…