Solar with the 44 Cent Feed in Tariff – What Should I Do Now?
If you are like me and all our friends, we all jumped in, in 2011,12 and 13 and filled our homes with Solar to get the 44 Cent Solar feed in tariff. Without a doubt one of the best single investments most of us have ever done. It saved us up to $3500 a year […]
Founders Back at the Helm
Quality Solar, Battery and EV Chargers continue to be delivered by family owned business Horan & Bird Solar Pty Ltd. Queensland residents will continue to save on power bills with this service provider continuing to share their expertise and knowledge within the community. John, Rosemarie, Paul and Jody Horan together with long term employees James […]
Understanding Smart Meters: Everything You Need to Know
Smart Meter Blog What is a Smart Meter? A smart meter is a digital upgrade from the basic electricity meter. It provides information about how and when you use electricity. Smart meters use digital technology to provide a comprehensive consumption report based on your electricity usage. This not only ensures that you are optimising your […]
What you need to know about green loans and how you can get yours – 2024 Update
Go Green with Green Loans in 2024 A green loan is a type of personal loan used to fund the purchase and installation of approved clean energy products in Australia. Like a personal loan, green loans allow you to borrow what you need, and pay is back over a selected time period. This significantly boosts […]
What Solar Rebates Am I Eligible For? 2024 Update
Find out how to leverage solar rebates in 2024. Government subsidies and incentives are a major opportunity to cut your home or business’s solar or battery system costs. A government solar incentive or rebate is financial support aimed at encouraging investment in solar power systems by individuals, businesses, and organisations. These incentives, often in the […]
How does Solar Energy Actually work?
Energy generated from solar power significantly helps to reduce the cost of electricity, contributes to the electrical grid, and generates backup power for outages or night-time usage when paired with a battery storage solution. Not only does the generation of solar energy reduce environmental harm caused by traditional energy solutions, but it also spurs economic […]
Is it time to upgrade my solar system? 2024 Update
Have you considered upgrading or enhancing your existing solar system? In this article, we go over the key reasons many of our customers opt for the replacement of their older systems. Benefits of upgrading your solar panels Opting to upgrade your current solar power system presents a range of advantages. Most commonly, upgrading means increased […]
Your Complete Guide to Solar Panel Cleaning and Maintenance
At Horan & Bird, we cannot stress enough the importance of consistent cleaning and maintenance. We are here to help break down the costs and provide a complete guide to cleaning and maintaining your solar panels effectively. Why it’s so important to clean your solar panels: Keeping dirt and grime from building up on your […]
QLD Solar Battery Booster Rebate Program 2024
You can receive up to $8000 in Government Incentives when going Solar with a Battery in 2024. People going Solar in Queensland can receive up to $4000 in Government incentives. According to recent Government updates, we are expecting a Battery Rebate In early 2024, where Queensland homeowners can get up to $4000 to offset the […]
Solar and EV Chargers Can Be Revenue Making Machines for Your Business
The accelerated growth of Electric Vehicles (EV’s) is not just a trend within Australia, it is a global movement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs simultaneously. Not only are EV’s significantly cheaper to operate and more sustainable for the environment, but they are also extremely high tech and simply exciting to drive. The […]
