Grid connect systems, which are the most common in built up areas, supply solar electricity through an inverter directly to the household and to the electricity grid if the system is providing more energy than the house needs. When power is supplied to the mains grid, the home owner usually receives a credit or a payment for that electricity. This is called a feed in tariff. Grid connect systems, which are the most common in built up areas, supply solar electricity through an inverter directly to the household and to the electricity grid if the system is providing more energy than the house needs. When power is supplied to the mains grid, the home owner usually receives a credit or a payment for that electricity. This is called a feed in tariff.
The strength of the solar energy (radiation) available depends on the time of year, the time of day, and the latitude of the generation point. The amount of energy that the system generates can change due to: the amount of dust and water vapour in the air, how much cloud cover, any shading of the solar panels, and the quality of the solar modules.
Most certainly. For example, a system with solar panels facing in a southerly direction will generate far less than one with a northerly aspect. However, east/west installations can be a good option depending on the installation scenario.
Grid connect systems, which are the most common in built up areas, supply solar electricity through an inverter directly to the household and to the electricity grid if the system is providing more energy than the house needs. When power is supplied to the mains grid, the home owner usually receives a credit or a payment for that electricity. This is called a feed in tariff. Grid connect systems, which are the most common in built up areas, supply solar electricity through an inverter directly to the household and to the electricity grid if the system is providing more energy than the house needs. When power is supplied to the mains grid, the home owner usually receives a credit or a payment for that electricity. This is called a feed in tariff.
Prices vary according to size and location – try our quick solar quote tool to determine the cost.
A feed in tariff is whereby a grid connect system owner is paid for the electricity their system generates by a utility or government agency. There are two different types of tariffs, gross and net. A gross feed in tariff pays a premium on all electricity produced whereas a net feed in tariff only pays on surplus energy created by the system. In Australia, net feed in tariffs are predominant.
That entirely depends on your energy usage and your geographical location. A 1.5 kW system is currently the “entry point” for grid connect.It will cover between 16 and 25% of the energy consumption of a medium household. A 4-5 kW system will cover 100% of the energy consumption of a medium energy use household. Any size grid connect solar power system will reduce your yearly power consumption and your power bill. Naturally, the bigger the system, the bigger the benefit. To make the most of solar power, the key is to implement simple energy efficiency strategies. It is easy to conserve energy by using appropriate lighting and efficient appliances. Running high power appliances such as electric bar heaters, electric hot water systems and air conditioners etc. is really not economical. Instead of considering a very large solar system; you can also invest in energy efficient heaters, solar hot water and design features such as strategically placed vents or insulation to avoid heat entering the house in the first place. In summary – all your energy can be supplied by solar power and your budget and daily energy usage will determine the size of your solar power system.
Several aspects will need to be evaluated to determine if your home is a good solar site, such as orientation, space available, shadows on the space available and your current electricity usage. The best site will be one with adequate north-facing roofs that have no shade. Variations on that will cut into the productivity of the system.
The life of Solar modules that have been tested in the field showing small reductions in power output after 20 years, mostly because the glass surface becomes a bit dull and reflects more light. All our solar panels carry an output warranty of 25 years. There are solar panels delivering power in Australia today that were installed more that 30 years ago. The electronic components such as inverters, being the most sensitive, will last 10 -15 years.
Between monocrystalline and polycrystalline there isn’t a lot of difference. However, a polycrystalline panel is slightly larger than the equivalent wattage in monocrystalline. Thin film panels are larger again. That extra space can take up valuable rooftop real estate in terms of adding extra panels at a later date. There are other issues to consider with thin film panels.
A base installation rate includes the grid connect system’s installation on a pitched metal roof facing north with appropriate surface area available. Additional costs may accrue for a flat or tiled roof or for any equipment upgrades and extended warranties.
A base installation rate includes the grid connect system’s installation on a pitched metal roof facing north with appropriate surface area available. Additional costs may accrue for a flat or tiled roof or for any equipment upgrades and extended warranties.
Most insurers will allow you to include the system under your home and contents insurance, but please check with your insurance company first.
Yes. You can get additional solar panels at any time to increase generating capability but you might have to upgrade to a larger inverter. Alternatively you could purchase a larger inverter when installing the system initially and then plan to add some extra solar panels later.
In a grid connect system, as you are still tied to the mains power supply, any deficit will come from the mains grid.
As the Energy Matters systems are designed to Australian Standards, the reliability of components and consistency of power supply will be more than adequate for the loads specified. Carbon emissions and climate change
Although solar electricity is pollution-free, PV systems require a certain amount of energy, which must be ‘reimbursed’ before they can be considered as renewable and clean. This is “embodied energy”. An assessment from the International Energy Agency concluded in mid 2006 that roof-top solar PV systems recover their energy content (from manufacturing and recycling) within 1.6 to 1.8 years in Australia. That figure has since seen improvement. What about the energy it takes to produce Once they have reimbursed their initial energy input, roof-top PV systems can avoid the emission of 40 tonnes of CO2. Thia depends on their location and on the local electricity mix available. Roof-top PV systems in Australia during their 30 year lifespan can expect to produce around 17 times the amount of energy needed for manufacture, installation and dismantling.
The heart of a photovoltaic solar power system is the solar array. Made up of multiple panels (individually measuring roughly 1 by 1.5 meters), this array absorbs the energy of a specific range of available sunlight and converts this energy into electrical energy. The array mounts on a frame that allows the panels to be secure with minimal interference with the waterproofing and structure of the roof. Most importantly it provides the correct aspect and elevation for the array so as that the maximum amount of available sunlight in received and converted. A cable runs down from the array to the inverter. The inverter is a device that efficiently converts the widely fluctuating power from the solar array into a predictable and usable energy feed. A second cable connects the inverter to your house’s switchboard, which is in turn connects to the main power grid. This creates a continuous and dynamic system for the contribution of solar energy to your house. The inverter also acts as a simple data logger. An information screen on the inverter will display total energy production, daily energy production, and instantaneous power. These figures will fluctuate depending on the time of year, the cloud cover, and temperature, and will allow you to keep a record of your system’s performance. Solar power systems can also optionally include easy-to-use remote monitors, internet enabled data loggers, and even sensors to determine solar availability, panel temperature, air temperature, and wind speed. Ask your sales representative for more information.
With an grid connected system, there is very little maintenance. Electronic components should be maintenance free. Solar Experts Australia systems come with complete instructions for maintenance.
A home solar panel system is an electronic system that converts sunlight’s power into usable energy for your lights, appliances and devices. The solar panel system has the below components.
Each roof is different. When considering the number of solar panels your home needs, the best thing to consider the following questions:
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