About this site
Electrical and Solar News is a general information site for Australian home owners. It covers electrical work, solar, air conditioning, roofing and solar panel bird proofing, so you can understand a topic before you talk to a licensed tradesperson.
What this site is
Electrical and Solar News publishes plain language articles for home owners across Australia. The aim is simple: explain how common electrical, solar, air conditioning and roofing work is described, what is usually involved, and what questions are worth asking before any work begins.
Topics you will find here include switchboard work, rewiring, electric vehicle chargers, solar and battery systems, air conditioning installation, roofing repairs, and solar panel bird proofing. Each article is written for a general reader, not for a trade audience.
You can browse the full set of topics on the Guides page, or use the Resources page for background reading and checklists.
What this site is not
A few important limits, stated clearly.
Not a tradesperson or business
This site is not a tradesperson, a contractor or a business of any kind. It does not carry out any work, on any property, in any trade.
No quotes
No pricing is offered and no quotes are given. Any figure you see in an article is general background, not an offer or an estimate for your home.
Not advice
The information here is general only. It is not electrical advice, building advice or legal advice, and it cannot account for your particular property or circumstances.
Before you hire anyone
Electrical work, solar installation, air conditioning work and roofing are all areas where a mistake can be costly or dangerous. Always hire a licensed tradesperson for the work you need done.
Before work starts, check that the tradesperson holds a current licence for that type of work. Licence requirements vary between trades and between states and territories, so check with the regulator in your own state or territory rather than relying on a verbal assurance.
If you are unsure whether a licence covers the job, ask the regulator directly. It is a short check and it is worth doing before any deposit is paid.
How to use the site
Three simple steps.
01
Read the guides
Start with the Guides page to find the topic you are working through, from switchboards to solar panel bird proofing.
02
Check the background
Use the Resources page for the supporting detail, so you know what the work usually involves and what to ask about.
03
Hire a licensed tradesperson
Take what you have read to a licensed tradesperson, check their licence with your state or territory regulator, and have the work done properly.
Start with the reading.
The Guides page covers electrical work, solar, air conditioning, roofing and solar panel bird proofing in plain language for home owners.