The experiences gained at camps are life changing. It’s a time to challenge, explore and create the moments you’ll never forget. When you camp with the Y, you’ll see how your camp experience is better for the planet. You will feel the difference that you can make towards a more sustainable future.
Located in Seaford, Kananook Primary School has taken a significant leap towards sustainability by engaging Island Energy's Mornington Peninsula solar and energy consultants to design, advise, and install a 33kW solar PV system.
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The QLD Government has launched their Battery Booster program, an initiative designed for Queensland residents with a rebate of $3,000 and $4000 off a solar battery. You can add a battery to your existing solar system or have a new solar and battery system installed. Island Energy is an approved installer of the Queensland Governments Rebate program and you can verify this on the QLD governments website here.
Tesla are offering you $750 for any 13.5kWh Powerwall installed and registered between August 11 and December 31, you can claim a rebate of $750. Island Energy is a certified installer for Tesla. Chat to us today!
If you have a small project and you are looking for a simple Solar or Battery storage quotation, then our residential and small business team can help you right away
Island Energy has assisted the Noosa Council with the Energy component of their Net Zero emissions strategy 2016 - 2026. As a key priority area of their action plan, Island Energy designed and installed 100kW of solar PV on the Main Council Administration Building in Tewantin and another 38kW of solar PV at their North Shore Holiday Park site. The systems have reduced their energy usage and energy costs by 50%
We have partnered with the best in the business for the last 10 years. Fronius Inverters are made in Austria with unrivalled competition when it comes to premium quality solar PV and Hybrid Battery or Off Grid inverters. Engineered for excellence.
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A net zero home powered by the sun. The sonnenBatterie protects you from rising electricity prices and provides you with energy independence. Use cleaner energy generated from your rooftop solar system and store it in your home battery day or night.
The flexible battery systems in the three versions: Battery-Box HV, Battery-Box Res and Battery-Box Pro provide maximum safety, lifetime and performance, which makes them the perfect batteries for all applications.
Integrated solar inverter and storage. Never compromise between performance and design. Get peace-of-mind with integrated solar inverter and storage with 15 year product warranty, Q.HOME CORE total energy solution. The modular battery, Q.SAVE is 6.86kWh scalable up to maximum 3 units/20.5kWh. Q.SAVE is integrated with high-performance inverter, Q.VOLT H5, which is 5kW.
RedEarth's industry-leading storage solutions mean you can store the excess power generated during the day, and use it later when you need it.As well as reducing your carbon footprint and adding value to your property, your RedEarth system has the potential to transform your energy bills into income.
Especially designed for residential applications with superior performance, super safe battery technology and user-friendly interaction. This battery optimises cost performance thanks to its expandable modular design.
A Revolutionary Battery For Home and Business: Powerwall is a home battery that stores energy so you can use it day or night and self-power your home. Powerwall can provide backup power by itself or can easily integrate with solar to provide your home reliable, clean energy 24/7. With Powerwall, you gain continuous and backup power, even in the event of a grid outage.
Adding battery storage to your existing solar system allows you to power your home with clean, free energy when the sun isn’t shining.
Victorian State Budget: includes 4,500 interest-free loans of up to $8,800 for household battery storage with Solar Victoria
Island Energy is offering no-catch deals on solar systems for Victorian based small business owners.
Camp Coolamatong's Director engaged Island Energy to design and install two solar systems for each of their camps. 19.89kW at Lake Camp and 48kW at Farm camp. Their combined energy bill across the two sites before installing solar was $19,804.00 per year, which after installing solar is only $3,434.00. That's a huge saving of -$16,370.00 per year!
Island Energy customer Evelyn Etchells was interviewed by 7 News Melbourne in January 2023 about her recently installed RedEarth SunRise Maxi. Our customer Evelyn said that since the system had been installed in December, she hadn’t had to use any grid power – she’s able to power her home around the clock, feeding her excess electricity back into the grid so other people can also power their homes with clean, green power.
Island Energy's Solar Small Business specialists have put $4,845.00 back into the pockets of the business with a 25.9 kW solar system. The system generates 43,358 kWh per year and has also offset their annual CO2 emissions by 70 tonnes!
As the cost of electricity is increasing and living costs are at an all time high, solar power has become a way to save and make money. On the Mornington Peninsula, many residents are turning to solar power to reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy bills. However, it's important to be cautious when shopping for a solar system to make sure you are getting exactly what you are looking for. Here are some ideas that may be helpful
If you're looking for a way to save money on your monthly living expenses, switching to solar energy on the Mornington Peninsula is an excellent choice.
The Solar industry in Victoria has been on an upward trajectory in recent years, driven by increasing demand for clean energy and favourable government policies such as the Federal Governments STC program and Solar Victoria program for Home-owners and Small Businesses.
Last year we partnered with energy storage company RedEarth to provide homes and businesses with reliable, clean energy solutions. In some of our solar installation projects, we have designed and installed RedEarth systems, including the Sunrise Maxi, Dropbear, and Honey Badger, to provide customers with efficient energy storage and backup power during grid outages.
We've helped hundreds of homes and businesses better manage their electricity usage through installing Solar Analytics and Wattwatchers devices. The device measures both electrical and solar loads, providing customers with detailed insights into their energy consumption.
The first step is to assess your energy needs to determine the size of the solar system and energy storage required to power your home. This involves evaluating your energy consumption, identifying energy-efficient appliances, and reducing your overall energy consumption. We use load profile calculators to assist you in the stage.
Energy emissions are the largest contributor to a business's carbon footprint, making it critical to reduce energy consumption and transition to renewable energy sources. One of the most effective ways to reduce energy emissions is through onsite solar installations. Solar energy produces no greenhouse gas emissions, making it a clean and renewable source of power.
A state of the art industry leading home battery system has just hit the market in Australia. We’re excited to announce that we are installing these new Q.HOME CORE battery systems at pace and home owners love the sleek design, the 15 year warranties and the incredible difference the system makes to their electricity bills, with some customers reporting being in billing credit of $300 per month!
Island Energy has partnered with Victorian Camps and Accommodation providers for the last 12 months to develop simple and cost effective ways in which they can move toward carbon neutrality and energy independence.
Are you sick of blackouts? Power outages are becoming more common and more frequent. For this week only, we’re offering a huge discount off the Tesla Powerwall 2 backup battery (fully installed) for our Victorian customers. As a part of the Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale, we are offering a massive discount on the Tesla Powerwall 2 battery.
The environment is under threat, climate change is real, and based on scientific evidence, innovative Clubs are now taking massive action to work towards Net Zero Carbon Emissions (when Governments won't) and reduce their carbon footprint - and it might not cost you anything upfront!
For a limited time Island Energy is offering our existing client list the opportunity to refer a friend or family member for solar power or battery storage - and for any referral that converts to a sale you can claim a $200 Visa Cash Card!
For a limited time Island Energy is offering our existing client list the opportunity to refer a friend or family member for solar power or battery storage - and for any referral that converts to a sale you can claim a $200 Visa Cash Card!
Victoria has just ticked over 100,000 Solar Homes installation the other day.
Congratulations on your new solar install! Here at Island Energy we are committed to providing you with the best customer experience throughout your installation process and moving forwards. We hope you have had a wonderful experience with the installation team, and now that it's all installed and has been commissioned here is what happens next….
If you have been door knocked by a sales company pushing solar this may be cause for alarm! Credible Solar Companies rarely (if ever) door knock residential properties. Often door knocking salesman are paid commission on each sale and the prices are hugely inflated so they can get their slice of the pie. They will sell you ANYTHING to make a dollar. They do not have solar knowledge, just sales tactics to get you to sign on the dotted line.
Australia is blessed with a very dry climate in comparison with a lot of other countries increasing their solar uptake and benefits from a latitude advantage.
Island Energy has recently become a signatory of the CEC Approved Solar Retailer Code of Conduct.
With 3.5 million solar panels installed on Australian roof space in 2017 a 41% increase on the previous year and with 2018 set to see the industry go from strength to strength the question has to be asked ‘Why are so many Australians going solar?’
Great little solar install with the guys at Open Homes Australia. We installed a 4kW system using a SMA inverter and Trina Honey panels
A great job down at South Coast Kitchens last week installing a 70 kW system. With 268 panels installed on the factory in Newhaven South Coast Kitchens will be completely self sufficient during daylight operating hours.
Going Solar with Island Energy! Firstly I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this and allowing us to set up a proposal for Solar Power to suit your needs.
The Victorian feed-in tariff currently offers a minimum of five cents per kilowatt hour for excess electricity fed back into the grid. All electricity retailers with more than 5,000 customers must offer at least this minimum rate, but they may offer different packages and terms and conditions.
Making the most of your solar panelsIf your home has solar panels – installed by you, or your landlord – you may need to re-think the way you consume electricity in order to reap the greatest benefit
Feed-in tariff inquiry. The Victorian Government has announced an inquiry into feed-in tariff arrangements in Victoria. This inquiry will investigate whether current regulations for compensating Victorian households and businesses for generating solar power are adequate. It will also consider the environmental and social value of distributed generation.
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