Grid Connected or Off Grid
Solar Power Systems
The installation of solar energy is the cleanest and greenest source of renewable energy generated electricity available to help power your home, business or community building –and nowadays the cheapest too! When you install solar power systems, you’ll not only slash your carbon emissions and your electricity bill costs, you’ll be joining Australia’s clean energy revolution.
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How a Solar System works
Whilst it may seem complicated, solar systems are virtually maintenance free and have no moving parts and require you to simply benefit from the free energy they create.
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The sun shines on the solar panels generating DC electricity
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The DC electricity is fed directly into a solar inverter that converts it to 240V 50Hz AC electricity.
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The 240V AC electricity is used to power appliances in your home.
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Surplus electricity is fed back into the main grid.
Whenever the sun shines (and even in overcast weather), the solar cells generate electricity. The grid connected inverter converts the DC electricity produced by the solar panels into 240V AC electricity, which can then be used by the property/household.
If a grid connect system is producing more power than is being consumed, the surplus is fed into the mains power grid. Some electricity companies will meter the electricity fed into the grid by your system and provide a credit on your bill. How much you are paid is determined by the feed-in tariff.
When the solar cells are not producing power, for example at night, your power is supplied by the mains power grid as usual. The energy retailer charges the usual rate for the power used.
As all of the components in a grid connect system have no moving parts, you can expect a long and hassle free life from your solar power system! Generous government solar rebates and incentives mean you can also save thousands on a grid connect system for a limited time!
Installing a grid connect solar system
Most customers choose a roof mounted solar power system. For most of Australia, the modules should be installed facing north in order to take full advantage of the sun; however a west facing installation may also be desirable.
Our accredited grid connect installers will aim to install the modules at an angle which ensures that the glass face of the modules is positioned facing the sun for most of the day.
Standard Australian roofs usually have an angle of elevation of ~22 degrees, which is acceptable. This provides a close approximation to the position in which a solar array produces its maximum output. For installations on flat roofs an elevated array frame allows the solar modules to be installed at an angle of elevation.
What’s the right size solar power system? How much will it cost?
As everyone’s needs are different and the generation potential of solar power differs from place to place, a quick way to get an answer to both these questions is to have us provide a free solar system quote to determine the cost and estimated benefit of an installation.
If you’d prefer to speak directly to an expert to find out more about how solar power works, contact our team of friendly consultants for free, no-obligation advice.
