With a fall in the number of unsafe systems for rooftop solar as published in the latest report by the Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator, it shows that industry standards have improved, demonstrating increased protection for installers and consumers. Data in the report shows the proportion of unsafe and potentially unsafe PV systems actually fell from …
With the unknown impact of COVID-19 on employment in the renewable energy sector and the current policy of the Australian government, at SmartConsult, we fully support the AEMO “Step Change” scenario leading us towards reaching our 2015 Paris agreement goals. In an era of cheap credit and employment uncertainty caused by COVID-19, there is a …
Diving into commercial solar blindly it not something we recommend here at SmartConsult. Knowing your budget and being aware of your energy usage is essential for a commercial solar provider to estimate the short and long-term cash positive benefits once commercial solar has been installed. With commercial solar, there are a wide variety of options …
How a business heats, cools and powers a building and their operations has a great impact on energy costs and the refrigerants that are used in these systems also bear a huge cost to the environment. These costs to the environment are a good reason to move away from gas over to electricity, however, gas …
In early 2020 we undertook a case study for the City of Yarra for the Richmond Recreation Centre. We worked closely with their Sustainable Energy Officer Amna Abdallah. The aim of the exercise was to determine the viability and the cost of replacing their existing gas boiler and Cogen system with high efficiency Low Charge …
Langhorne Creek S.A. Solar, PFC, Generator Control System We have recently completed a three-way integrated system (Solar + PFC + Generator with Grid) for a Broiler Chicken Farm at Langhorne Creek in South Australia. This solution has reduced overall energy costs by 66% or approximately $100,000 p.a. A similar solution may suit your operations. Potential …
The Sebel Brisbane Margate Beach is a perfect seaside getaway retreat for style-lovers which includes a rooftop pool overlooking Moreton Bay and panoramic ocean views. Just 40 minutes north of Brisbane, this is an idyllic destination with a range of outdoor activities, including beachside cycling along the foreshore boardwalk. Smart Consult installed a 72 panel 26kw solar system …
One of easiest ways to capitalise on your solar system is to shift as much load from night to day. For residential systems, little things like using the dishwasher, washing machine, dryer and ironing during the day means more solar electricity that your system generates is used. This offsets electricity you would have had to buy from …
This week we had a customer who wanted to fill up his roof with solar- but was that the best option to suit his need. The roof space available to the client could fit a system of about 200kw which would give him a return on investment based on his consumption profile. A better fit for …
As leading energy consultants, we meet with clients everyday who represent the entire spectrum of private and public sector industries and everything in between. From small businesses of 2 people spending $500 per month on electricity, to large industrial and commercial organisations spending upwards of $40K per month. They all have unique power needs specific to …
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