Where are we now?
In the past three years, Horan and Bird have grown rapidly across Queensland expanding their reach from Atherton to the Gold Coast. In recent months, Horan and Bird have crossed the border venturing into South Australia and Western Australia. In August this year Horan and Bird employed their first two Energy Specialists in Adelaide to […]
Then vs Now: Installing a Solar System
With 2018 backed to be Australia’s biggest year of solar installations yet, it’s the solar power boom and advances in technology which remain as the key driving forces. Australia added a massive 1.3 GW of solar in 2017 and is on track to well exceed that again in 2018. Rising power costs seen across Australia […]
A look at Australia’s Solar Performance
Over the course of the past 12 months, Australia has seen a dramatic increase in the installation of Solar Systems across the country. For the first time last year Australia exceeded utilising 1 gigawatts of rooftop solar panels. What does 1 Gigawatt of power look like? Think about it this way, that’s equal to around […]
Queensland’s Solar Approach
The Queensland government has set a target of reaching 1 million rooftops with solar in Queensland by 2020 – that’s only just over two years away! This target is designed to help lower electricity costs for families and businesses while creating more jobs across the state and ultimately protecting the environment. How is the government planning on doing […]
How are Australians Coping with Their Energy Prices?
According to the National Electricity Market, household energy bills in Australia increased 61% on average between 2008 and 2014. So, it’s not surprising that Energy prices are in the top 3 worries for Metro Australians and top 5 on the list for Regional Australians. With Australia being such a large country, expenses required to maintain […]
Queensland’s Solar is on the Rise
The Queensland Solar energy sector is growing, and the government have set a target and a promise to continue for it to grow. This is a great act by the government as solar energy brings along many benefits including the creation of more jobs and the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The Queensland government have […]
Warranty for PV Systems
There can be a lot of confusion as to what items are covered under the “Warranty” of a PV system. There are a number of items with different warranty coverage so we thought we would try and detail these for you. Panel Warranty: Solar panels have 2 warranty periods. Limited Product Warranty and this is […]
Safety Switches Save Lives
Safety switches are a life-saving device that minimise the risk of electric shocks, injuries, deaths and electricity-related fires. Sadly, many homes across Australia still don’t have safety switches installed, which is a serious safety concern. Master Electricians Australia (MEA) Chief Executive Officer, Malcolm Richards, said MEA has been calling for a nationwide rollout of safety […]
North QLD sparkies set to outshine Australia’s best’
North Queensland’s best and brightest sparkies are now in the running to take out top gongs at this year’s Master Electricians Australia (MEA) National Excellence Awards after being recognised for their outstanding contributions to the industry in the Sunshine State. Horan & Bird, which provides its electrical services in Townsville, Cairns, Ayr and Mackay, is […]
You Haven’t Missed the Boat with Solar
A lot of people have told us that they haven’t gone with solar because they missed out on the 44 cent Feed in Tariff. However there is a new way to go solar in Australia which maybe an even better deal for many people. You can now go solar without having to pay for the […]