Why Solar Alone Often Falls Short A standard solar-only system does a great job during the day. The problem is timing. Most panels generate their peak output between 10am and 3pm, which is exactly when a lot of households are at work or school, not home using power.

At Australian Floor Plans, we spend most of our time creating practical, affordable, and buildable home designs. But every now and then it's good to take a step back and remember that building a home should be enjoyable too. That's why we're continuing our new "Building on the Lighter Side" series, combining great home design with a little construction humour. This week we're excited to announce that we've added 8 brand-new duplex house plans to our growing collection. And to

Passive Solar House Design Guide for Homeowners