Servicing QLD & NSW
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- Project the amount of energy your system will provide.
Some factor's include:
- Direction and tilt of your panels.
- Geographic location.
- Local weather patterns.
- System type and more.
- It's a win - win; by supporting a sustainable ecosystem we help you keep your money.
It pays for itself, but hat about the initial investment? We have you covered.
- 30% p.a is the expected return time on investment
- Payback period 1 - 5 years.
- Financing is a common way people choose to pay so they can start saving now.
- Low & $0 interest plans are available through various lenders.
Packages
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We take an unbiased approach and offer a range of solutions to suit you and your budget.
You are making a difference!
Support a sustainable ecosystem and save money.
By using our suns energy you are the breath of fresh air.
Significantly reduce your carbon footprint.
1kW = 40 new trees every year!
Brands
Panels
Performance guarantee and efficiency
Think about a cars fuel efficiency as well as wear and tear
- Efficiency is about a ratio of energy captured to area and degradation rate
- All our panels have above average efficiency that gives more energy in less space
- A panel will lose .5% or less each year and no more than 20% over 25 years. It basically means the right panels will last an extremely long time.
Lab tested and certified
Panels are built for severe weather conditions including hail as they have over 20 years life expectancy outdoors.
All brands we use are tested by third party, international electronic labs and certified to meet national standards.
IEC (International electronics commission)
- Ammonia resilient
- Salt-mist resistance
- Anti -corrosion
- Anti PID resistance - prevents degradation from extreme heat, humidity
Tier 1
- Tier 1 is a Bloomberg rating and is about bankability. Banks lend for large-scale or industrial projects that use Tier 1 panels. This means the manufacturer is more trusted.
- It considers the financial position, warranty amongst various other things.
- Important in the event of a warranty claim
- Usually comprised of 30 companies and updated quarterly
- All our panels have a Tier 1 rating
Warranty
- Minimum 10 years, includes parts and workmanship i.e if glass cracks, frame rusts, junction box fails etc.
- A monitoring system will help indicate if there is a system error or abnormality.
- Manufacturers have their own warranty conditions; see below for more detail.
Clean Energy Council (CEC)
- The solar industry is regulated by the clean energy council (CEC). This protects the consumer and ensures a quality standard for product and installation.
- Accreditation and a contractors licence is required for the person installing your system and you have the right to ask for this at anytime.
- Products are required to pass lab testing that meet particular standards.
- Barcodes are scanned to check that products are authentic.
- Warranties are reviewed to ensure fair terms and conditions
Vertically integrated
- Some companies outsource panels or parts i.e outsource cells and use own architecture.
This can reduce quality control.
- We only work with brands that are vertically integrated and are responsible for quality control from the cell to the completed panel.
Inverters
Safety & compliance
- Third party lab tested and certified to meet CEC standards
- 98% efficiency or higher, reduced losses * does not include micro inverters
- Built-in surge arrestors to protect you from any increased voltage i.e lightening strike
- Internal cooling to keep efficiency and lifespan
- Harsh weather resilient, anti- corrosion
- Outside or inside but not in direct sunlight.
- The lifespan of an inverter averages 10 years.
- Min. 5 year warranty
- Included 10 year warranty on selected products
- Extended warranty available for purchase
Wifi monitoring
- Monitor your system via any smart device
- View live output, daily, weekly, monthly analysis
- Retrieve reports, usage & savings *ask about inverter smart meters for consumption reports
- Notification of any error *ask about manufacturer monitoring
- String & voltage analysis
Storage compatibility
- Energy not used in the day will overflow to a battery and can be used at night, in black outs, raining days etc.
- Feed-in tariffs are less than grid import rates so batteries are becoming an alternative solution for off-setting night usage.
- It can be added to your system anytime. If your inverter is not hybrid it may be made compatible by adding A/C coupling.
FAQ
Why is the panel array, input, more than the inverter, output?
Often a system size will refer to the array, input, rather than output. It's a good idea to increase array because any panel will lose some efficiency over time. Also, it's to increase power during low-light.
Will my panels need cleaning?
Rain is usually sufficient. Have it done professionally, for your safety. If you are unsure or want more information please contact us.
Maintenance?
Low. Service every 5 years to keep warranty valid and check safety. Also see cleaning above.
Not home during the day, do I benefit from solar?
Usually. It's more advantageous to use/ time things to run in the day. What isn't used will be sold to the grid and help off-set any night consumption.
What are feed-in tariffs?
A feed-in tariff or FIT, is the $ amount your electricity retailer pays for the excess electricity you feed back. The amount varies between retailers. Get in touch and we help guide you to the best deal.
How to obtain refund of solar credits
Contact your electricity provider. They can transfer it to you, automatically, whenever you are in credit.
What about shade?
It's best to avoid shade as much as possible.
It might not be worth your while.
You may need micro inverters or optimisers.
You may need particular panels.
All panels have bypass diodes to assist with isolating shaded areas.
Cloudy day
Panels do not need direct sunlight, but an overcast day will reduce production.