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Re: The Climate, Environment and Energy Thread - cookie2 - 11-10-2022
(11-10-2022, 05:34 AM)LP link Wrote:Not sure if this should be here or in the car thread, but I heard today that a US coach builder is trying to resurrect the DeLorean as a hydrogen powered eco-car.
The poor mans AMG GT, what next a hydrogen P76?
Let's hope the quality and reliability are better than the originals.
Re: The Climate, Environment and Energy Thread - Gointocarlton - 11-10-2022
I recently watched a video about a company called Janus here in Oz that converts trucks (heavy prime movers) to full electric.
Well thought out and engineered. I watched a video from a Truck Driver who road tested one on Facebook which was great, here are a few links of other stuff.
https://www.januselectric.com.au
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUwdHtC5Dms
Re: The Climate, Environment and Energy Thread - LP - 11-10-2022
The ones that have won me based on technology are Hyzon. People see the name and think they are Chinese, but they are a US Technology firm already building hydrogen heavy transport for the USA. They've recently setup shop in Victoria.
https://www.hyzonmotors.com
Re: The Climate, Environment and Energy Thread - spf - 11-10-2022
A lot of people are looking at Solar panels, any good experiences the forum wants to share? Any reputable installers vs never do business with 'these' guys?
Re: The Climate, Environment and Energy Thread - Gointocarlton - 11-10-2022
(11-10-2022, 03:32 PM)spf link Wrote:A lot of people are looking at Solar panels, any good experiences the forum wants to share? Any reputable installers vs never do business with 'these' guys?I might also look into it, the problem I need to get over is how hideous they look from the street. My daughter had some installed at her place and they had a great experience, Ill get the details from her however I believe it depends on where you live.
Re: The Climate, Environment and Energy Thread - Gointocarlton - 11-10-2022
(11-10-2022, 03:32 PM)spf link Wrote:A lot of people are looking at Solar panels, any good experiences the forum wants to share? Any reputable installers vs never do business with 'these' guys?https://365solar.com.au
These are the people that did my daughters, they are based in Epping (northern suburbs).
Re: The Climate, Environment and Energy Thread - LP - 11-10-2022
Most companies selling SolarPV use subbies, so you can get good or bad results from the same supplier unrelated to the panel quality.
Not sure about the panels at the moment, supply is an issue and it seems quality is highly variable. Most of the panels come through just 2 or 3 wholesalers, nearly all of them out of China, even the ones that claim they aren't Chinese usually means they aren't Chinese owned but the panels are still usually Made in China.
Part of the trick therefore is to find a good installer, it makes the difference.
Re: The Climate, Environment and Energy Thread - spf - 11-11-2022
Okay, thanks for the replies, maybe those that know list your top two or three? Let's see if a trend emerges.
I suspect LP may be onto something with sub-contractors. There is however the issues of warranty and whether the company will be in business 10 years from now etc.
Re: The Climate, Environment and Energy Thread - ElwoodBlues1 - 11-11-2022
(11-10-2022, 09:17 PM)LP link Wrote:Most companies selling SolarPV use subbies, so you can get good or bad results from the same supplier unrelated to the panel quality.Preferred the LG(now defunct) and USA made panels, the Chinese ones are rubbish like everything else they make but because they are cheaper they get traction in Australia and sold in package deals.
Not sure about the panels at the moment, supply is an issue and it seems quality is highly variable. Most of the panels come through just 2 or 3 wholesalers, nearly all of them out of China, even the ones that claim they aren't Chinese usually means they aren't Chinese owned but the panels are still usually Made in China.
Part of the trick therefore is to find a good installer, it makes the difference.
Re: The Climate, Environment and Energy Thread - kruddler - 11-11-2022
(11-10-2022, 03:32 PM)spf link Wrote:A lot of people are looking at Solar panels, any good experiences the forum wants to share? Any reputable installers vs never do business with 'these' guys?We got them before it was trendy....10+ years ago now.
At the time it was a good investment and i worked out that it was going to pay itself off in 7-8 years.
Then the feed in tarrifs went off a cliff and the efficiency of the system dropped. I never worked it out, but it was going to take more than double the time to pay it off. They only have a life cycle of 25 years before they are junk....and thats if they don't stop working sooner. Good luck finding the company that supplied/installed them as they are about stable as crypto. I don't think the feed-in rates have increased but i know power price has increased and not sure how that affects things.
We've recently moved into a new house and will be selling that one shortly. Not sure how much the weight of the panels are to blame, but the ceiling in the main living room under the panels have started pushing the plaster down and creating humps which may or may not have happened otherwise, but needs to be fixed.
Now we have a new place, with a stronger roof structure and no panels......and we have no interest in getting them again unless something dramatic changes. Financially, its not worth it.