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Why solar companies go out of business

Over the past decade, the solar industry has boomed. In 2018, the number of Australian households with solar PV installations reached 2 million. That’s an average of six solar panels installed per minute!

The solar industry is growing rapidly, yet there are many solar companies who have left. ABC News reports that almost 700 solar companies have gone out of business since 2011, leaving about 650,000 Australians without warranties if their systems fault. These systems are referred to as ‘orphaned’ systems, because there is no longer a company available to take responsibility.

So, how’s it possible that so many solar companies have shut down in an industry that’s booming?

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Why you need to service your system after summer

During summer, your solar system works overtime to support the energy needs of your household. The hot Australian climate can take a toll on your system, as it works hard to produce solar energy. With the end of summer approaching, a service is what your system needs to ensure its running at optimal efficiency.

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The rapid growth of solar in Australia

The Australian solar industry has grown significantly over the past decade and is expected to continue expanding with new solar farms and residential solar projects going into development all the time. The growth has been largely driven by new large-scale solar farms which have increased industry electricity generation from less than 50 Megawatts in 2014 to over 2,400 Megawatts in 2018. There are plenty of new solar farms planned over the next few years meaning the industry is well positioned to continue growing throughout Australia.

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Solar Battery Myth Buster

Arm yourself with the facts on solar batteries so that you are clued up when shopping around. Read more

Shocked by your electricity bill? See our top tips towards a $0 bill

Have you installed a solar PV system in your home, but your electricity bill isn’t as low as you expected? There could be a few reasons why it’s not performing optimally. Find out how to dramatically reduce your bills and let your solar PV system shine.  Read more