Frequently Asked Questions
A Grid connect solar power system supplies solar electricity through an inverter directly to the household (no batteries) and from there into the electricity grid, If the system is providing more energy than the house requires. As the inverter is connected to the grid, the solar power system is known as a grid-connect solar power system.
What is a feed in Tariff ?
A Feed-In Tariff (FiT) is the rate which you get paid for any excess energy exported to the grid.Each state in Australia has a different rate for (FIT).
Some electricity retailers will offer a (FIT) in addition to what is set by the state government. Please feel free to send an email and we will happily inform you what the best deal is at your current location.
Is your Roof suitable for SOLAR ?
The location of your panels affects your solar power systems performance. North facing roofs are ideal. However, if your solar panel system has to face East or West it will still continue to supply high levels of solar energy, and a possible solution would be to include more panels for your system to compensate for any orientation losses. Any size grid connect solar power system will reduce your yearly power consumption and your power bill. Naturally the bigger the system, the bigger the benefit. To make the most of solar power, everyday power consuming devices such as washing machines, dishwasher, dryers should all be used in daylight hours so you can benefit from the power being generated by your solar system. A myth was to run a swimming pool pump during the night to save electricity. A solar generation unit can offset the cost of running a swimming pool pump by simply running it in daylight hours.
Will my Output vary?
The strength of the solar energy (radiation) available depends on the time of year, the time of day, and the latitude of the generation point. The amount of energy generated can be further affected by the amount of dust and water vapour in the air, the amount of cloud cover and any shading of the solar panels. Other factors that affect the performance include the inverter efficiency and wiring losses. All of these questions will be answered with your enquiry.
Can I Add More Panels?
Up until recent times, energy authorities have not allowed a home owner to increase the size of the PV system on their property.
In doing so you would forfeit the 0.60 cent feed in tariff. Most people on this feed in tariff are on a gross feed in meter. This means that a quarterly amount is deducted from your electricity bill depending on the amount you SGU has produced. With increasing electricity costs, the overall benefit from the solar is being reduced. Authorities are now allowing home and business owners to install an additional Net system.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Installing an additional Net system will offset the power used in the home /business and reduce the quarterly power bill. This means the power generated by the Gross (0.60 cent) system will be earning you more dollars.
example with Goss Feed in Tariff
Power Bill $700.00 / quarter
Gross FIT $450.00 / quarter
Amount Owed $250.00 /quarter
example with Goss Feed in Tariff & additional Net System
Power Bill $300.00 - $400.00 /quarter ( depending on system size)
Gross FIT $450.00 /quarter
Amount Owed $150 .00 in credit
please send me an email or call to see what the saving values will be in your situation.
What is a feed in Tariff ?
A Feed-In Tariff (FiT) is the rate which you get paid for any excess energy exported to the grid.Each state in Australia has a different rate for (FIT).
Some electricity retailers will offer a (FIT) in addition to what is set by the state government. Please feel free to send an email and we will happily inform you what the best deal is at your current location.
Is your Roof suitable for SOLAR ?
The location of your panels affects your solar power systems performance. North facing roofs are ideal. However, if your solar panel system has to face East or West it will still continue to supply high levels of solar energy, and a possible solution would be to include more panels for your system to compensate for any orientation losses. Any size grid connect solar power system will reduce your yearly power consumption and your power bill. Naturally the bigger the system, the bigger the benefit. To make the most of solar power, everyday power consuming devices such as washing machines, dishwasher, dryers should all be used in daylight hours so you can benefit from the power being generated by your solar system. A myth was to run a swimming pool pump during the night to save electricity. A solar generation unit can offset the cost of running a swimming pool pump by simply running it in daylight hours.
Will my Output vary?
The strength of the solar energy (radiation) available depends on the time of year, the time of day, and the latitude of the generation point. The amount of energy generated can be further affected by the amount of dust and water vapour in the air, the amount of cloud cover and any shading of the solar panels. Other factors that affect the performance include the inverter efficiency and wiring losses. All of these questions will be answered with your enquiry.
Can I Add More Panels?
Up until recent times, energy authorities have not allowed a home owner to increase the size of the PV system on their property.
In doing so you would forfeit the 0.60 cent feed in tariff. Most people on this feed in tariff are on a gross feed in meter. This means that a quarterly amount is deducted from your electricity bill depending on the amount you SGU has produced. With increasing electricity costs, the overall benefit from the solar is being reduced. Authorities are now allowing home and business owners to install an additional Net system.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Installing an additional Net system will offset the power used in the home /business and reduce the quarterly power bill. This means the power generated by the Gross (0.60 cent) system will be earning you more dollars.
example with Goss Feed in Tariff
Power Bill $700.00 / quarter
Gross FIT $450.00 / quarter
Amount Owed $250.00 /quarter
example with Goss Feed in Tariff & additional Net System
Power Bill $300.00 - $400.00 /quarter ( depending on system size)
Gross FIT $450.00 /quarter
Amount Owed $150 .00 in credit
please send me an email or call to see what the saving values will be in your situation.
