Smarter Solar Living with Aus Solar Kits
At ASKs, we believe in helping customers power their homes to suit their lifestyle. Our goal is to provide you with the right solar setup – tailored to your energy needs and future goals. But even with the perfect system, there’s still great value in making a few smart choices to curb unnecessary energy use.
Power-Hungry Culprits & Easy Wins
Televisions
TVs consume a surprising amount of energy, especially when left running all day or night. Switching them off when not in use (and avoiding standby mode) makes a real difference. To compare energy-efficient models, check out www.energyrating.gov.au.
Cooking Appliances
Check out our previous articles on the best appliances to run using your solar power – you might be surprised which ones deliver great efficiency when used smartly.
Fridges
Looking to upgrade your fridge? Go for models with linear compressor inverters – they typically score high star ratings. We’ve highlighted our top pick in a recent article.
Computers
Swap your desktop tower for a laptop. Laptops use only a fraction of the power and are perfect for solar households.
Water Pumps
These are known power guzzlers. If you rely on pumps, consider a solar-powered model. We recommend checking with RPC, who stock quality options and can help size the right unit for your needs.
Energy-Saving Habits That Stick
Yes, you’ve heard it before – turn things off at the wall. But here’s why it really matters: standby power (those little red lights) constantly drains energy. It’s even worse for solar systems because those phantom loads can keep your inverter running inefficiently at low power levels.
A simple fix? Use a smart power board with one switch to shut down all TV or computer accessories at once. Bonus: this can also protect your gear from power surges. If nothing’s drawing power, switch off the inverter – it’ll save energy in idle mode.
Battery-Powered Tools & Charging Smarts
Choose rechargeable tools and gadgets, then charge them when you have excess solar, like during peak sun hours. Even better – charge at work or when your generator is already running to avoid dipping into your home energy reserves.
Off-Grid or Grid-Tied? We’ve Got You Covered
Too remote for the grid? Quoted a small fortune for connection? No worries – we’ve got powerful, scalable off-grid kits to keep you fully independent.
Still connected to the grid? You can enjoy the best of both worlds with a grid-tied system and
battery storage. Feed excess power back to the grid, cut your bills, and slash your emissions.
With batteries in place, your solar setup keeps your home powered day and night – even
during outages.
Now that’s a win-win…win
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