When Bob from Victoria decided to get a solar battery, he knew exactly who to turn to. He already enjoyed a suite of solar services […]
Tag: Electricity
What makes up my electricity price?
While you only receive one energy bill each month or quarter, it takes more than just your power company to deliver electricity to your home. […]
What is a daily supply charge?
Also known as a service charge or fixed charge, the daily supply charge is essentially the cost you pay to be connected to the electricity […]
The future of energy and the power of your data
Australia’s solar homes have the potential to be incredibly powerful – they have three times the energy capacity of the country’s largest coal-fired power plant. […]
Why are my electricity bills going up?
Have you been feeling the pinch of increasing power prices? You’re not imagining it. The cost of electricity has risen almost 120% in the last […]
Which company is right for you? We compare the big players
Not all companies offer the same service and if you’ve got solar, it’s more important than ever to know what you’re getting from yours (and […]
Getting to zero: How to set up your solar home so you never pay for power again
For many Australians with solar panels, and those considering them, it’s the holy grail: generating enough solar energy to cover your usage, being paid to […]
Would you know if your solar system stopped working?
Solar panels are self-sufficient. This makes them a great way for busy families to save money on their electricity bills, however it also means it’s […]
From ‘set and forget’ to ‘Oh my God’: Anne’s story
When Anne Walker took the plunge and installed solar panels five years ago, she joined the millions of Australians who, faced with complexity and a […]
Be aware when you compare: comparison websites not built for solar
If you’re a solar household shopping around for a better deal on electricity, it might seem like a no-brainer to use one of the popular […]
Beware of asterisks: How to read your electricity bill to get the real story
We’ve all been there. Your electricity company sends you a bill, you open it up and you’re immediately hit with a wall of jargon, charges […]
What’s the true value of your solar power?
If you’ve got solar panels, you’ve probably wondered why there is such a big difference in the price you pay for electricity, versus what you […]
Less solar stress, more time to focus on the important things: Mark’s story
Mark Fenech is the first to admit his pathway to solar success has sometimes been a rocky one. Even before his first watt of solar […]
Why we’re giving away a year’s worth of free electricity
Here at DC Power Co, we’re looking forward to the day when we all have a $0 electricity bill. The decreasing cost of installing solar […]