Radiant Energy Systems

21/10/2015

After spending two days at the Solar conference last week, looking at all types of new batteries - the capacitor battery, the saltwater battery, all sorts of Lithium Ion batteries, I've come to the conclusion that the old lead-acid battery has a lot going for it with regards to simplicity, proven performer, low cost, and recyclability.
We won't be changing any time soon!!

14/03/2015

You must read this, both sobering and hilarious.

Written by one of our foremost solar commentators.
http://solarbusiness.com.au/dear-government-of-australia-australias-energy-prosperity-future-mega-super-plan/

24/01/2015

You'll be hearing a lot more about Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries!!
A must read - Australian companies have had a lot to due with its development.

Flow Batteries Installed at Slovenian Alps Restaurant Renowned for Its Donuts and Renewable Energy
Full Article
https://webmail.chariot.com.au/advanced/postoffice/message.php?index=57172

25/11/2014

Another article from the Solar Industry Guru
It's actually quite funny!

http://solarbusiness.com.au/electricity-industry-desperation-is-palpable/?utm_source=Mega+SolarBusinessServices+List+2013+Culled&utm_campaign=f962da969f-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c59255de26-f962da969f-58309289

06/11/2014

Solar PV concentrating is certainly an Australian technology that is very well advanced. Another volley fired in the changeover from coal to Renewables.

Fotowatio Renewable Ventures has begun construction on the 70 megawatt Moree Solar Farm in regional New South Wales. EcoGeneration Magazine

22/10/2014

More wise words of wisdom from our solar guru Nigel Morris.

I'll have Battery storage with that!!

Solar technology to take quantum leap with latest Enphase product unveiling
http://solarbusiness.com.au/solar-technology-to-take-quantum-leap-with-latest-enphase-product-unveiling/

22/10/2014

Out with the old....in with the new

22/10/2014

We have just installed a new battery set with the largest ever 2v cell size 3000Ahr Wow!!

Nice set of ....batteries 48v

22/10/2014

Saw this photo in the Malaga restaurant - happens to be of the old Geelong Hotel site that we were working on today!!

18/10/2014

and part 2
http://solarbusiness.com.au/how-the-electricity-industry-is-blocking-solar-in-australia-part-2/

18/10/2014

I saw this article written by a legend in the solar industry - Nigel Morris

I first met him when he was working for BP Solar (BP was making solar modules?)
and caught up with him again at the All Energy Expo last week

You must read it!!

http://solarbusiness.com.au/how-the-electricity-industry-is-blocking-solar-in-australia-part-1/

25/09/2014

Another Galvo Changeover - this one's got a wifi connection to the Fronius website so the customer can see how his system is running..Cool!

25/09/2014

Starting a new job in Highton - 5kw with micro inverters
we get to see all the best views!!

21/09/2014

A quick video on the new "Radiant" racking system as used on the SJOG job!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYL3g5KfXzw

Radiant PV Rooftop Rac makes installations on even the trickiest roofs a breeze! Check out the full Radiant range at www.radiant-pv.com

21/09/2014

Huge day Saturday with a crane lift and installation of 102 x 270 watt Daqo solar panels

21/09/2014

Frames completed with one Enphase micro-inverter for each panel

16/09/2014

The Geelong Addy was at Emma's off-grid house in Little River on Sunday for the Geelong Sustainable House Day. Read the article in the Geelong Advert.
http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/little-river-sustainable-house-bids-goodbye-to-energy-bills/story-fnjuhovy-1227058322180

TALK about living off the grid and chances are the image which pops into mind is not of a large and conventional family home.

16/09/2014

Radiant Energy Systems Solar stand at GPAC for Saturday's Smarter Living Expo.
Checkout our new sandwich board - Sweet!!

12/09/2014

Installed an extra 4 panels for an off-grid customer at Gherang this week.
Will run his air-con this summer!!

27/08/2014

Solar Phil and James H. had great day on top of the St John of God building putting up solar module frames. Could see for miles!!

26/08/2014

Be sure to visit the Sustainable Living Expo on Saturday 13th September where Radiant Energy Systems will have a stand which will demonstrate the latest in and hybrid solar power equipment as well as
Visit from 10am to 4pm. Free entry, all welcome!
http://www.geelongsustainability.org.au/expo

23/08/2014

Solar Water Pumping Array on a Winery in Sutherlands Creek

23/08/2014

Our next grid feed solar system will be sitting on top of this new building in the centre of Geelong's CBD.
Total power 20 kwatt and will use micro inverters
Just started marking out the framing yesterday

22/08/2014

Don't forget to tune in to Pulse FM 94.7 today at 10.40 am to hear Solar Phil talking about solar power with battery backup - The new thing in solar!!

20/08/2014

Businesses are affected by uncertainty - winding back or dumping the Renewable Energy Target will sure create a lot of uncertainty.
This is an indication of what could happen on a much larger scale. A great pity.......

One of Australia’s largest renewable energy projects has been axed as a consequence of the uncertainty surrounding the fate of the Renewable Energy Target (RET). The 100 megawatt Mildura solar farm would have generated enough electricity to supply 40,000 homes with power sustainably, however the pro…

20/08/2014

Solar Phil will be a guest on Pulse FM 94.7 at 10.40 am this Saturday morning.
I will be discussing On/off grid solar systems including hybrid solar systems with batteries.