Estimate the difference with solar
- Software that estimates how much energy your system will generate by considering position of panels, co-ordinates, local weather patterns, panel, inverter type and more.
- The sun gives light everyday and we look at how much you can capitalise.
- It's a win - win; by supporting a sustainable ecosystem we are keeping hard earned dollars in Aussie pockets.
Pays for itself
- A typical return time on your initial investment is 1 - 4 years. We can calculate this and your ongoing ROI.
- Financing systems is common for cash flow. We work with you to find your best fit. We offer low interest & zero interest plans over various terms that will benefit you and suit your needs.
You are making a difference!
By using the suns energy you are reducing pollution.
Significantly reduce your carbon footprint
i.e 6.6kW = 220 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 higher in kW than the inverter?
Often a system size will refer to the array, input, rather than output. It's a good idea to increase array because they degrade in time and to increase efficiency during low-light
Will my panels need cleaning?
Possibly. It depends how dirty they become, usually rain is sufficient. If you notice substantial dirt it's a good idea to have them cleaned.
Maintenance requirements?
Service every 5 years to keep warranty valid and check safety.
Not home during the day, do I benefit from solar?
Usually. It's more advantageous to use energy in day light as opposed to exporting to off-set your bill because feed-in tariffs are usually lower than what you buy electricity for. Contact us and we can help find a solution that fits you best.
How to obtain refund of solar credits
Automated every 12 months however contact your retailer if you'd like it sooner.
What about shade?
We try to avoid shade where possible. You may need micro inverters or optimisers if you have partial shade. Standard panels have diodes so electricity can bypass shaded areas, this means only the shaded area will be affected not adjacent panels, like Christmas lights.
Cloudy day
Panels do not need direct sunlight, similar to how we still need sunscreen on overcast days.