Grand Designs Australia

SOLAR POWER AND Sustainable Design

The sun gods, Captain Planet and eco warriors both fictional and real must be pleased with the proliferation of solar power users in Australia and around the world. With energy independence a goal for many homeowners, and the emergence of sustainably designed and constructed furniture and furnishings, our homes are as environmentally friendly and sustainable as those of our nomad ancestors, almost!

Solar plexus

Financial independence is amazing, but energy independence is just as good. We’re not suggesting you go completely off-grid and forsake plumbing and hot showers. Unlike energy dependence, where we rely on big business generators, distributors and retailers to supply our electricity and gas, energy independence refers to

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