Grid Connected Solar Power
Have had a bit of a break from my HA project as I was waiting for the building project to begin.
Its all starting to happen now - so i'll be working full steam ahead to finalise all the tech i'll be using to control the home. So expect more posts from me over the next 6 months :)
A new development for the project is the inclusion of a Solar Powered system.
With the recent increases in government rebates for solar power ($8k!), we've opted to go with a grid connected whole home solar power system through Origin Energy. They're the only utility company (in Victoria) offering 1-1 credits for any power pushed back into the grid.
Which means when we're generating more than we need during summer - we'll get a credit with the utility company, and be able to use this credit when the system isn't generating enough on cloudy winter days.
This also speeds up the break even substancially. So besides the warm and fuzzy we'll get from reducing our carbon emisssions - the long term cost savings make it also worth while financially .... Plus it makes good dinner party conversation.
It means there's a bunch of additional bits i'll need to organise, and more thought when selecting appliances and what to use gas or electricity for. So expect more "green" tech tips too :)
Its all starting to happen now - so i'll be working full steam ahead to finalise all the tech i'll be using to control the home. So expect more posts from me over the next 6 months :)
A new development for the project is the inclusion of a Solar Powered system.
With the recent increases in government rebates for solar power ($8k!), we've opted to go with a grid connected whole home solar power system through Origin Energy. They're the only utility company (in Victoria) offering 1-1 credits for any power pushed back into the grid.
Which means when we're generating more than we need during summer - we'll get a credit with the utility company, and be able to use this credit when the system isn't generating enough on cloudy winter days.
This also speeds up the break even substancially. So besides the warm and fuzzy we'll get from reducing our carbon emisssions - the long term cost savings make it also worth while financially .... Plus it makes good dinner party conversation.
It means there's a bunch of additional bits i'll need to organise, and more thought when selecting appliances and what to use gas or electricity for. So expect more "green" tech tips too :)
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