Standby Power Consumption Explained for Australian Homes

You've gone to bed in Sydney or Brisbane, the lights are off and nobody is using the television. Yet the modem is still connected, the set-top box is waiting for a remote command, the washing machine display is glowing and several chargers remain plugged in. Your home appears to be off, but some equipment is […]
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How to Reduce Transmission Losses in Your Home Energy System

Australia's electricity network loses about 10% of the energy transported between power stations and customers, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator's loss-factor information. That loss occurs mainly because electrical resistance turns energy into heat as electricity travels through transmission and distribution conductors. For homeowners with existing solar and batteries, the practical question is how […]
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