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What you need to know about Solar Systems and Solar Installations
What’s the average time from quote acceptance to install?
Less than 4 weeks but we usually keep you updated with Info about the date/time of the installation
How long does an install take?
One day for 6.6kw system and 1-2 days for 13.2kw and bigger. Our team is pretty well setup for most homes whether they’re 1 or 2 storey
Do you use different sized panels?
Yes there is lots of different sizes in panels but most are around 1.05m wide x 1.75m long
Are the panels all the same brand?
No there is 100’s of different panels, brands and even types in each brand and size. One brand panel can have 2-5 different types in the same wattage size. So a 415w panel can have 3-5 different types in just one brand name panel.
Carbon footprint
An average 6.6kw system can offset around 3000 litres of fuel which is equivalent to an average car on the road. So solar can offset one of a households cars in a year. Plus around 3,500kg of less coal needed to burn per year for an average home in Perth.
Do you have a manual for the installed systems?
Everything is online but your new system doesn’t need a manual as you can download an app to your phone that shows you how much your solar is producing it’s great and very easy to use.
What is the warranty on panels and inverters?
Inverters can come with standard warranties ranging from 5-12 years and some can be extended to 10-20 years (at an extra cost). The warranties on better quality inverters can at least 10 years.
Solar Panel warranties are around 10-15 years for standard panels and the higher quality panels are offering 20-25 years with some offering up to 30 years.
However don’t confuse this with the output performance warranty which is a standard 25 years on all panels but means nothing if the manufacturer warranty is only 10. Check the Manufacturers warranty first and then check the performance warranty .
What accreditations or industry-specific certifications do installers need?
All our Installers are CEC (Clean Energy Council) accredited solar installers, and all are licensed electricians. The other very important factor is to make sure that the company is locally based and owned. This is very important as quite a few companies now aren’t locally owned and only have an office address in Australia
How do Solar Panels work?
Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity and the basic component is the solar cell known technically as a photovoltaic (PV) cell. It’s made of a silicon semiconductor material,which absorbs photons from the sun and releases electrons generating a flow of electricity.
To generate adequate electricity to power a home solar panels are usually arranged in arrays and each array consists of multiple solar cells connected in series and parallel to form the larger unit. The electricity generated by the solar panels is in the form of direct current (DC) electricity This is then converted into alternating current (AC) electricity using an inverter. AC electricity is the standard type of electricity used in homes to run domestic appliances we use every day.
Solar panels work best in areas with lots of sunlight. They can still generate electricity on cloudy days although the output amount will be reduced. The amount of electricity generated by solar panels also depends on their efficiency, which is determined by the quality of the solar cells and the design of the panel.
The two main types of home solar panels are grid-tied and off-grid. Grid-tied panels are connected to the local electrical grid and generate electricity that is fed back into the grid. Homeowners can offset their energy consumption and therefore costs with solar energy. Off-grid solar panels are not connected to the grid and use batteries to store the electricity generated. This allows homeowners to use solar energy even when there is no sunlight.
