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Solar and battery-run Brisbane neighbourhoods to save on bills – Brisbane Times
Two Queensland neighbourhoods being developed to run with 100 per cent solar and battery is set to save home owners $1600 per year on their power bills.
On top of the photovoltaic solar energy and batteries, they will also have heat-pump hot water and Wi-Fi-controlled airconditioning, allowing them to make use of the solar energy during the day and manage it remotely via mobile phones and tables.
Economic Development Queensland spokesman Michael Kane said they were building homes of the future.
These houses are designed to be cool in summer and warm in winter with minimal amount of energy being spent, he said.
Theyll generate most of their power…
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