FAQ
- Are all solar panel systems the same?
- How long will installation take?
- What is Gross feed-in tariff?
- Are your systems resistant to storm damage?
- How much electricity will my 1.5 kw system generate?
- When do I get paid?
- What maintenance is required?
- Can my roof support the weight?
- What happens on a cloudy day?
- What happens at night?
- Will a solar system affect the value of my home?
- Can I add further solar panels to my system in the future?
- How can I track what electricity is being sent into the grid?
- What are the Warranties?
Are all solar panel systems the same?
Grid Connect Solar System is manufactured from a variety of components such as solar panels, inverters, aluminum frames & stainless steel fasteners- the quality of each system component is important to the overall functioning of the system.
The Solar Renewable Energy Corporation uses components from world leading manufacturers in Asia Germany, USA & Australia . Note. Asia Product is now on Par if not more reliable than a lot of the European product.
How long will installation take?
In most cases, the installation of a standard 1.5 kW system will only take a day.
What is Gross feed-in tariff?
A gross feed in tariff is where the consumer is paid/credited for all the electricity their renewable energy generator (e.g. solar photovoltaic system or wind turbine) generates. In order to receive a gross feed-in tariff the consumer needs to have gross metering that can measure the gross or total amount of electricity generated by their renewable energy generator.
Are your systems resistant to storm damage?
Panels are designed to withstand exposure to the elements including rain, hail and wind. Your panels are more resistant to extreme weather than a standard tile roof. Hail damage: Our solar panels have been designed to withstand a 16 pound bowling ball dropped from three stories or hail of 25mm in diameter, at a velocity of 52kph. So they are extremely resistant to withstand Australia's harsh conditions.
How much electricity will my 1.5 kw system generate?
Based on NASA's 22 year average you would expect to generate around 6kwh per day. However this will be determined by the amount of daily sunlight, panel orientation, and panel angle.
Optimum positing in North or however orientation within 45° east or west of north results only in marginal power losses with a roof pitch of 30° with 25°C temperature.
When do I get paid?
All electricity retailers in the ACT and NSW are required to provide eligible customers with either a Solar Bonus Scheme credit on their electricity bill or a cash payment representing this amount. How a customer receives their Solar Bonus Scheme benefit is at the discretion of the retailer. From 1 July 2010 onwards a bill issued to an eligible small retail customer is required to include the amount of electricity supplied to the network during the billing period and the amount to be credited for that electricity.
What maintenance is required?
All you need to do is keep the panels free from obstructions (eg heavy dust, salt, leaves, etc). The weather usually does this for you.
Maintenance: The systems have no moving parts so require minimal maintenance every installation comes with a user friendly user guide outlining the system and everything in it.
Can my roof support the weight?
Solar panels do not add much load to your roof and no structural work will be required. The panels with mounting structure are only 15kg per m2.
What happens on a cloudy day?
A solar power system works when direct or diffuse light hits the solar panels. The system will still operate on a cloudy day but not as efficiently.
What happens at night?
At night the system will produce no power. You can still purchase power from the grid as you normally do. The power produced during the day can be enough to offset your power usage at night.
Will a solar system affect the value of my home?
Yes. Your property will increase in value by at least the net cost of the system. It is an asset that will add value to your home and appreciate in value with your home. Any upfront costs you have to pay will be recouped if you ever sell the property. Until then you have free clean green electricity.
Can I add further solar panels to my system in the future?
You can add further panels to most systems up to the capacity of your inverter. If you plan on adding more panels later, we recommend you install an appropriate inverter now.
How can I track what electricity is being sent into the grid?
A new electricity meter is fitted to record how much electricity goes from your house to the grid. This meter will make sure all your electricity is accounted for.
What are the Warranties?
We provide a comprehensive warranty on all solar components. At The Solar Renewable Energy Corporation we only use the Our solar panels are backed by comprehensive warranties and performance data independently tested.
Panels are warranted for 25 years - A 25 year manufacturer's performance warranty applies to solar panels. The manufacture warrants the panels will produce at least 90% of their as new power output for 10 years and at least 80% of their as new power output for 25 years under equivalent solar conditions.
A 5 year manufacturer's defects warranty applies to all solar panels. The manufacture reserves the right to ascertain the output of the solar panel using standard test conditions.
Inverters: All inverters have at least a five year manufacturers' warranty.
Installation: Our installers are not only solar installers but certified level 2 electricians, who carry all the necessary public liability, & workers compensation insurance just in case. They are also part of the well respected masters electricians who have undertaken BSCE solar accreditation & training enabling them to install solar PV systems. The installer are professional people who are experienced and take pride in their workmanship, this is something we guarantee. You can be assured you are in safe hands with our installers having installed thousands of solar systems ranking from 1kw to 10kw systems.
