There has been a lot of media coverage over recent months, even years, about the rising cost of electricity. Here in Victoria, the closure of the Hazelwood power station after 50 years of supplying reliable and relatively inexpensive electricity is, understandably, a cause of concern. There are many factors that contribute to the cost of… Read More
How Rooftop Solar panels do they really works – Your Questions Answered
The sun shines on your house and you can make some toast and a cup of tea. As well as powering your toaster and kettle, you can run your TV, fridge, computer, vacuum clean energy, washing machine other household appliances. No wonder rooftop solar power is an attractive proposition to many Australians. So much so… Read More
Solar Harness Perth
Ready to have your mind blown? If we were able to harness all of the solar system radiation available across Western Australia each year, the energy system produced would be about 10,000 times our current total energy system consumption! Or, to put it another way, less than one ten-thousandth of the amount of solar system… Read More
Are You Worried About Electricity?
This Australian summer has been hot. That’s not unusual, but unfortunately with the extreme heat have come issues around power supply in South Australia and New South Wales. The “national energy grid” is well and truly on the political agenda, so much so that Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel has been tasked with leading… Read More
What Made People Change To Globird Energy?
Without customers, a business doesn’t exist. This is something that dominates our thoughts. We are grateful for each customer that took a chance and has given our little Melbourne energy company a try. Especially in the early days when we were completely unknown. Somehow some brave early adopters said “I’ve never heard of you, but… Read More
7 Things You Should Know About Electricity In Victoria
Electricity can be a pretty confusing topic, even for us! We have compiled a list of 7 must know facts about electricity in the best state in the world. There is 90% chance you are paying too much for your electricity! Approximately 2/3rds of all energy “production” is exported overseas. On average per average household,… Read More