Frequently asked questions
What is solar?
Solar energy is energy generated by the conversion of heat or light which is radiated by the sun. Solar products use this free energy and convert it into usable sources of power or heat for you. Solar products are a clean, green, renewable and quiet source of power that last for many years. Contact us to learn more.
What are the benefits of solar power?
A Roof Top Solar Power system:
- Reduces the amount of energy you need to purchase from your energy retailer
- Provides clean, green, renewable and quiet energy generation
- Protects you against future energy price increases
- Increases the value of your property
- Creates a healthy solar industry, benefiting our Australian economy through local employment
- Reduces peak electricity demand and carbon footprint, providing a brighter future for generations to come.
How much solar do I need for my home?
Solar is not an off-the-shelf product. Our friendly Site Inspectors will assess your family’s energy requirements and provide an obligation-free quotation on a customised PV system, designed to meet your specific needs. For your free Site Inspection, please Click Here.
What is a solar power (Photovoltaic or PV) system?
A Photovoltaic (PV) system consists of an array of solar panels which are designed to convert the sun’s radiant light into electricity. These panels are connected to a solar power inverter which converts the electricity produced by the panels into usable power.
How does solar work?
The sun’s rays hit the solar panels which create DC electricity. This electricity flows through the cabling into the solar power inverter, which converts the DC into AC electricity which can be used by common appliances. In a grid-connected solar PV system, this AC electricity flows into the bidirectional (net) meter at the property which then sends the power into the property as free electricity. If power is being consumed at that point in time then this free power supplements the supply to the property, reducing the amount of power being purchased. If the solar PV system produces more power than is required, then this excess power flows back out into the grid. Talk to our friendly staff for more information.
What happens with my Solar PV system at night?
At night time, your PV array will shut down and your inverter will go to sleep. During this time your household’s energy consumption will be drawn from the grid. In the morning when the sun hits the PV array, your inverter will wake up again and start producing clean, free energy for your home.
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What happens on cloudy days?
On cloudy days, your PV array will still produce free energy, albeit at a reduced efficiency due to the diffusing effect of the cloud cover. You can monitor your PV array’s production by accessing the display panel on your Solar PV Inverter. Solar Australia will provide you with an annualised daily estimate of solar production which takes into account normal periods of overcast weather and this Clean Energy Council accredited Design Summary will be provided to you upon installation. For further information, please Contact us.
Where should the solar panels be located?
Solar Australia’s panels can be located on your roof or on the ground, depending on your individual requirements. We have solutions for any application; to obtain an obligation-free Site Inspection, please Contact us.
Commercial: Is it worthwhile doing?
It costs considerably less to generate your own solar power than to purchase it from the grid. Phone us today to speak with one of our friendly consultants about the any benefits of solar power for your business.
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