At ZapCat we often hear stories from people who have been told that they can’t get solar. An installer might have been the one to give the advice, other times it comes from a well meaning friend or family member. If you’ve been told you can’t get solar, or it wouldn’t be worth it, then it’s important to get a …
Deep dive: Why is solar such a good deal in Australia?
In the words of Rewiring Australia, even a magic power plant providing free energy would be more expensive than rooftop solar because the cost of sending that energy over powerlines alone is more than the cost of installing solar panels. Since you’re producing your own energy, you don’t need to buy nearly as much energy from the electricity grid. This …
Cheap vs expensive solar: Is there a difference?
You want to get solar, but you aren’t sure if there’s any real difference between cheap and expensive solar. Is the $5k quote the same as the $15k one? It’s a good question. There are a few important differences between cheap solar and more expensive options. In this article we’ll explore how the following things impact the cost and outcome …
A simple guide to getting solar for apartments
You have an apartment. You’re glad you don’t need to mow the lawn. But you feel left out when everyone’s talking about getting solar panels because you can’t get solar for apartments. Or can you? We’re here to tell you that the future is here – ChatGPT can write emails better than certain coworkers you know, and it’s actually very …
A simple guide to home solar
These days everyone seems to be getting home solar. If you want to learn about the basics but have zero interest in talking about inverters at a BBQ, then boy are you in the right place. The purpose of this guide is to help you feel confident in navigating the Australian home solar landscape, and perhaps even convince you that …