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Solar Hot Water Panels Burst in Melbourne Winter Freeze – The Age Reports
As temperatures dropped well below zero, Melbourne residents were left to deal with bursting solar hot water panels. The Age reported on Tuesday that home owners are now facing costly repair bills
Thinking About Installing An Apricus Solar Hot Water System?
Apricus is an Australian owned and operated company and a pioneer in the solar hot water industry. With ever increasing gas and electricity costs – there’s never been a better
Solar Hot Water Annual Running Costs
Do you know heating water accounts for 20-40% of total energy consumed in a residential home? Laundry, showering, washing floors, dish washing and bathing is becoming more expensive every year
Solar Hot Water – Life is rarely so simple!
Solar hot water systems are highly efficient in their use of solar sunlight to heat water. The efficiency of solar hot water heaters has increased so much over the past
How to Be “Off the Grid” with Hot Water
The rising cost of utilities in Australia is leaving many worried about the future costs of electricity and water. Even as tariffs are being reduced, people continue to invest in
3 common myths about solar hot water
At Apricus, we're proud to have been bringing a sustainable alternative to electric water heating to Australian homes and businesses for years. While we are passionate about our field, we know not
How much energy will I save by using solar hot water?
We have already looked at how much money you can save by installing solar hot water systems, but what about your energy savings? Find out just how much power you
Can a first home buyer still go solar on a budget?
The last few months have seen a housing approval frenzy in Australia. The Housing Industry Association (HIA) reported that the first few months of 2015 had the highest numbers of
What’s changed with the Renewable Energy Target?
In recent years, there has been much debate over whether the Australian Government's Renewable Energy Target (RET) has been holding back businesses from making a real difference to the state
Solar hot water spotlight: Bellingen Hospital
A commercial solar hot water solution stands to benefit a whole range of industries, such as hospitality, dairy farming, vineyards and breweries. Solar hot water isn't just for heating your
What is the history of solar hot water?
As solar hot water in Australia begins to pick up in popularity, companies such as Apricus are at the forefront of a growing energy trend. Indeed, modern day evacuated tube
How can restaurants and cafes cut down on carbon emissions?
While Aussies may love a BBQ in the backyard, we also love heading out for a bite at our local restaurant. And who can resist picking up a coffee in
Research finds solar water heating “pays for itself five times over”
It is no secret that many Australians care about the environment. In fact, 77 per cent of us feel that solar power is a viable source of renewable energy for use
How much does the average Australian household spend on energy?
Electricity costs often add up and can become one of the most expensive contributors to weekly bills. Being budget savvy is all well and good, especially if you take steps
Solar hot water for breweries and wineries
Renewable energy in its many forms can provide solutions for homes and businesses alike. Domestic solar hot water can prove to be a great way of easing the pressure of
Get to know the lingo: Evacuated tube vs. solar tank
If you're dreading seeing the numbers on your monthly power bill creep higher and higher this winter, now may be the right time to consider investing in a solar hot
How does your evacuated tube home hot water system work?
We spend a lot of time discussing the many advantages that evacuated tube solar hot water systems offer to homeowners and landlords all across Australia. While you might be well
Can solar technology increase the value of your property?
Many homeowners across Australia choose to install solar technology, such as Photovoltaic (PV) solar cells or evacuated tube solar hot water systems, as a way of bringing down their energy bills
How to retrofit your home for maximum efficiency
If you've decided to go green in 2015, now's the time to invest in upgrades throughout your home that will make it more sustainable than ever. As you consider what
5 easy ways to start helping the planet right now
There are a lot of ways to positively impact the environment and reduce your carbon footprint. From taking transit to work to installing solar hot water systems, many of the
WWF poll reveals almost 90 per cent of Australians support RET
A World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-commissioned poll earlier this month found that about 89 per cent of Australians support maintaining or increasing the current goals of the country's Renewable Energy Target (RET). The
20 per cent of Australian households are using solar power, according to ABS
According to recent figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), people living Down Under have taken strongly to the use of renewable energy trend. New data reveals that 1
UNSW announces 40 per cent efficiency breakthrough in solar energy technology
Australia has made a major advancement in the realm of sustainable energy. The University of New South Wales announced on 7 December that a project funded by The Australian Renewable
3 things you should know about off-grid energy
Going off the grid is something many Australians desire, either for environmental, ethical or logistical regions. If you have the planet in mind, you may enjoy the idea of generating