GOLD COAST SOLAR

A grid-connected home solar system means that any excess power generated by your system will be fed back into the power grid. The QLD Solar Bonus Scheme currently provides a feed-in tariff of 8c per kWh for excess solar power fed back into the grid. Your electricity provider may also provide an additional 10c per kWH.

The Australian government is currently providing a sizeable rebate in the form of "small-scale technology certificates" (STCs) off the price of new solar systems. In addition to saving you the hassle, Green Spark Solar can process and submit the certificates on your behalf. The amount you save will depend on the size of the system you buy because we will deduct the STC value from the invoice amount. Please give us a call so we can estimate the current savings you would achieve.

There is no electricity produced by solar hot water. Your roof receives water that is then heated by the sun and stored in your hot water storage tank.

Solar power is sunlight that is converted by solar panels on your roof into electricity, which can then be used to power your home's appliances.

An independent organisation unrelated to the solar industry, has developed a three-tier ratings system for solar cells. The purpose of the ranking system is to assist consumers in making well-informed choices that will ensure they get value for their money.A manufacturer is considered Tier 1 if they produce high-quality goods and intend to stick around for a while. This is crucial because, after all, a 25-year warranty is useless if the company can't be relied upon to honour it.

he solar module's efficiency rating tells you how well it uses a square metre of solar energy to generate electricity. A traditional 250 watt solar panel has a level of effectiveness of about 15.3%, compared to a 235 watt solar panel with the same dimensions that has an efficiency rating of about 14.1 percent.

Checking: To identify any potential performance problems, it is advised to routinely check the yield results on the inverter. If in doubt, give one of our employees a call right away to find out if performance metrics are within the expected range.

Washing: Rain usually suffices to keep the solar panels clean; however, if there has been little or no rain, or the area has high air pollution, a quick clean may be necessary from time to time to keep the system operating at its best.

When installed on your roof Your home insurance policy should automatically cover solar panels, but we still advise checking with your insurance provider.

Yes, high-quality solar panels are produced utilising tempered glass that can endure projectiles up to 28 mm wide and 86 km/hr.

Solar panels are long-lasting. Good panels last at least 30 years. Unbroken panels won't fail but will lose power until replaced. Inverters are more complicated, and their durability depends on placement (how dirty, how much sunlight and heat in that location). Most have 5-to-10-year warranties and should last 15 years or more.

You can upgrade. If there's enough room, additional solar panels can be added. You may need a new inverter to handle the extra power. When upgrading, consider the size of your current PV system, as it has power limits.

North-facing roofs are preferred, but east and west-facing roofs also perform well.A north-facing array will produce the most energy in the middle of the day, while an east or west-facing array will produce more energy in the morning or evening, when you use the most energy
South-facing arrays are a common misconception in Australia and shouldn't be used. A south-facing array will produce less than a north-, east-, or west-facing array, but it's still viable. A south-facing array tilted at 20 degrees (Australian homes are around 22.5 degrees) will operate at about 78% of its maximum.

Electricity is stored in batteries through chemical processes for later use. For instance, a solar-powered torch can store electrochemical energy during the day to use at night to light the room.Large batteries or battery banks, which are collections of interconnected batteries, are two ways that solar panels can store the energy they produce. After that, the house can either use the energy it has stored or sell it back to the power grid.

To make things easier for you, we'll handle as much as possible. First, consult us about the situation so we can advise you.
Then, we'll compile the necessary paperwork and schedule our certified electricians to instal the system. After installation, solar energy is free.
We'll then complete our paperwork and give it to the utility company. A power company rep will adjust your metre. After your metre is installed, you can sell excess solar energy to the grid and get paid.

Grid Connect PV inverters only work when the grid does. This protects anyone working on a blacked-out power grid. Your PV system will restart with the grid.

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