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The current STC scheme is not a rebate as such, but it will provide you with an upfront discount on your solar power system. STCs are a Federal Government scheme. The State Government pays you for excess electricity that is sent back to the grid.

KW system needs approximately 10m2, a 1.5KW system needs approximately 15m2 and so forth

Call Patel Solar immediately on 1300681610 or email us on info@patelsolar.com.au and we will contact you.

The majority of panels are guaranteed to be producing a minimum of 80% of their original output after 25 years; therefore you can expect your solar panels to last at least 25 years+. inverters generally have a 5-10 year lifespan so you may have to allow for one inverter replacement during the lifetime of your system.

Absolutely! Every solar PV panel we sell is covered by a performance warranty, usually spanning 25 years. Additionally, manufacturing warranties can cover your entire solar power system for up to 10 years. As we stock a variety of brands, warranty specifications will differ from product to product.

Generally, most mechanical defects will be covered during the warranty period as long as they are deemed a manufacturing fault. Most suppliers also guarantee 80% power production for the first 25 years of your solar power system’s life. It is important to understand that warranty terms and conditions vary supplier to supplier.

Studies have shown that homes with solar energy systems sell for more than homes without them. However, your property value will only increase if you own, rather than lease, your solar panel system. In most parts of the country, going solar will actually increase your property value more than a kitchen renovation.

The grid connect inverter will automatically shut itself off within a few milliseconds of a blackout. This avoids the potential of a dangerous “brown-out” in your home and to prevent back feeding into the grid. Therefore, even though you have a solar system during a blackout you will not have power available. If you want to keep on having electricity available during a blackout then you would need back up batteries. This will add to the cost of the system.

Grid connect systems, which are the most common in built up areas, supply solar electricity through an inverter directly to the household and to the electricity grid if the system is providing more energy than the house needs. When power is supplied to the mains grid, the home owner usually receives a credit or a payment for that electricity. This is called a feed in tariff.

In a grid connect system, as you are still tied to the mains power supply, any deficit will come from the mains grid.

Yes, due to the lower hours of sunlight during winter there is an effect however by installing the units correctly and Solar Photovoltaic systems rely on sunlight and ultra violet rays, not heat, you will not notice the difference. In the summer with longer hour is when surplus power is more readily produced.

The average payback period is between five to six years and varies depending on your usage patterns. Patel Solar can tailor a financial report unique to your situation to show you your expected savings, payback period and return of investment.

Regular maintenance will ensure your system is always working to its full potential. If you do not feel comfortable getting on your roof to clean the panels yourself, Patel Solar offer a maintenance schedule where we clean down your panels and check that all other components of your system are in good working order.

A. Following the installation of your solar power system, we organise an inspection of your system from an independent ESV Electrical Inspector who will issue us with a Certificate of Electrical Safety (CES). We then send a copy of your CES to Energy distributor via their eConnect system which will arrange for your smart meter to be re-configured for solar. Energy distributor will contact your retailer to inform them that you have a solar system installed now. If we have your mobile phone number, you will receive an SMS from Energy distributor about the status of your job.

• Once your retailer receives the notification from Energy distributor, your retailer should contact you to arrange your feed-in tariff.

• Once you retailer has the required permission from yourself, they will send a Service Order number to Energy distributor, and Energy distributor will re-configure your meter. If we have your mobile number, you will receive an SMS from Energy distributor when the work is completed.

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 that the system generates can change due to:

• the amount of dust and water vapour in the air,

• how much cloud cover

• any shading of the solar panels

• and the quality of the solar modules.

Now that there is a shift away from gas to renewable there are a few new products labelled Solar Air Conditioning. Through our own testing, rather than an independent system with a solar component tacked on we have proven that a regular high efficiency air conditioner coupled with solar PV, whether you are seeking to introduce air conditioning or you already have it, incorporating PV to offset or increasing the system size is the most efficient and cost effective counterbalance for that method of cooling or heating.

Currently there are a few options available with regard to powering your electric hot water:

● Off peak – timed by your meter

● All day – using excessive amounts of electricity

● Via a timer – giving control of when your water heats up back to you.

If you have solar power you can utilise this to offset your water heating costs by controlling when you heat your water. Maximum control can be obtained through a combination of equipment to increase the benefit of solar power. This means that through the flick of a switch you can alternate between predetermined periods of day or night time water heating. This takes advantage of spells of prolonged good weather to pay for your water heat so that you don’t have to. You also have the power to switch back to night time heating during times of less than ideal weather.

Yes. You can get additional solar panels at any time to increase generating capability but you might have to upgrade to a larger inverter. Alternatively you could purchase a larger inverter when installing the system initially and then plan to add some extra solar panels later.

Most certainly. For example, a system with solar panels facing in a southerly direction will generate far less than one with a northerly aspect. However, east/west installations can be a good option depending on the installation scenario.

To be able to store power you need a grid back-up system. As well as the usual components, a grid back-up system also includes batteries and a back-up unit. Currently the high costs of the batteries makes grid back-up cost prohibitive for most households. Over time, however, these costs will come down and grid back-up will become more affordable for the average household.