At SmartConsult, we have been busy completing commercial solar installations for a selection of commercial and industrial applications. Applications include a commercial kitchen, construction companies, and companies within the food industry. In the last month we have installed 550kW of commercial solar and we have quoted another 3MW this year. As renewable energy specialists and …
There are six million reasons why the current Australian government are pushing for gas in defiance of their own market operator AEMO and ESB. Even two of their own, being, the Energy Ministers for SA and NSW are pushing back saying gas power stations are not required. The government has pushed ahead with a gas-fired recovery despite …
With Australian solar roof tile manufacturer, Tractile, revealing their plans to go up against Elon Musk and his Tesla Solar Roof, it really does show the boundless confidence of this Australian solar provider in these changing times. As more and more people are getting fed up with billionaires dominating market share in a number of …
Our SmartConsult team member Systems Analyst Dinesh Duraisamy has graduated with a Masters Of Information Technology, majoring in Data Science from QUT at the Gardens Point campus. Studying subjects like advanced Artificial Intelligence and data analytics, Dinesh completed his research paper on blockchain technology in solar. Dinesh previously achieved a BA in Technology majoring in …
A commercial laundry can use a substantial amount of energy and they can often have a lot potential for energy savings through improved energy efficiency. With all the excess heat that is produced, it can’t be an easy place to work, especially in our Australian climate. This makes it very important to look at a …
With the enormous potential for industrial heat pumps to improve energy productivity and reduce energy costs, it was essential to develop a tool to assist energy and engineering managers to select the right heat pumps for their applications. Every business is case-by-case but it is important to have a starting point and know where a …
Hotels can now apply for a government grant of $10-25K to assist with energy efficiency upgrades as part of the Hotel Energy Uplift Program. Funds awarded may be used for energy audits and energy consulting and the design costs associated with a detailed engineering feasibility study for an energy efficiency upgrade. Our team at SmartConsult …
When it comes to solar battery energy storage, the suitability of the system mostly comes down to specifications with price as an important factor for many businesses. The issue with most of the current batteries whether they be Tesla, BYD, LG or similar, is the limited cycle-life. Normally, a battery will last between 5-7 years …
A number of regional Councils in Australia are adding an ESD (Environmentally Sustainable Development) policy to their Planning Scheme along with a range of online tools to assist at the early stages of planning. These tools include BESS (Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard), FirstRate, NABERS and Green Star so buildings can be designed to various efficiency and …
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New high-efficiency technologically advanced and reliable solar panel, the Vertex S, is coming soon to SmartConsult and they will be ideal for Australian conditions further supporting the country’s growing rooftop solar market. Brought to you by Trina Solar, the global leader in integrated PV modules and smart energy solutions, the Vertex S solar panel has …
