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Inverters & System Design

Solar Racking: What Australian Homeowners Need to Know

Written By Donna Wentworth

June 15, 2026

What’s actually holding your solar panels to your roof? It’s called racking. The rails, brackets and roof interfaces that carry your panels through 25 years of Australian weather. Most homeowners never think about it. Until something goes wrong. Choosing the right solar p…

How Much Does Shade Affect Solar Panels?

Written By Donna Wentworth

April 24, 2026

If there’s a tree near your roof, a chimney, or a neighbouring building that catches the afternoon sun, it’s reasonable to wonder whether this shade could undermine the value of investing in a solar system. The good news is that shading doesn’t have to be a dealbreaker. Factore…