We source products from well-known manufacturers who have a prominent local presence or distributor. “25 year “ warranties expressed by unknown Asian or European brands do not impress. All our solar panels carry a 25 year limited warranty, but in the first instance, knowing a product’s pedigree and its obvious build quality are the best assurance rather than promises to provide guarantees stretching decades into the future
The size of the system will vary according to your requirements versus your budget. The entry level system is 1 kW. In Queensland this system will produce approximately 5 kWh per day on average. An average family might use approximately 17 kWh’s per day so, this sized system might provide about 30% of electricity requirements.
Even for high power users ,as electricity costs soar, even this amount of power produced will have a positive impact on their bill and the system will pay for itself in a short time.
Currently, the Solar Credits Program is allowing a significant reduction in outlay towards the cost of any solar power system installed by eligible applicants.
Consequently, the first 1.5kW of any system is heavily
subsidized making a 1.5 kW system the most popular selection with the quickest
return on investment.
1.44 kW Solar Power System 8 x 180w panels + 1.6 kW Latronics Inverter
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2 kW Solar Power System 12 x 170w panels + 2.5 kW Latronics Inverter
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2.5 kW Solar Power System 14 x 180w panels + 2.8 kW Xantrex Inverter
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3 kW Solar Power System 18 x 180w panels + 2.8 kW Xantrex Inverter
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Solar electric panels generate electricity using what’s called “the photovoltaic effect” (PV) and convert light into electricity. This electricity is fed into a ‘box on the wall’ , known as an inverter which “conditions” the power for use by the everyday appliances we all use. This power is then passed through a meter to measure its volume and then fed directly into the power grid.
When your panels produce electricity it is fed straight back into the power grid just like a mini power station.
The power you produce is available for all consumers to use, as well as you. This is called a “grid-tied” system – tied to the power grid.
If you use less power than what your solar panels generate - you get a credit from your power company for this excess electricity.
A grid-tied system is not independent of the normal power supply , so if there is a power interruption in your neighbourhood , your system will automatically shut down and cease supplying power to the grid for safety reasons
