Photovoltaic Solar energy is the production of electricity from sunlight, a clean and sustainable energy source.

Sunlight enters the solar panel which contain photovoltaic (PV) cells of silicon. The light charges electrons in the silicon and energise the electrons to move through the cells creating an electrical current.

PV cells are combined into modules called arrays, the number of arrays used determines the amount of electricity produced. PV Solar does not produce any greenhouse gases or other polluting chemicals.

PV Solar panels are connected to an inverter which changes the direct current from the solar panels into a 240V alternating current which passes through the main fusebox and creates a source of electricity for the building. This is a sustainable, effective and economically viable energy source.

Grid-connected PV solar systems enable the electricity produced to be fed into the local power grid. Electricity meters measure the difference between energy supplied from the solar panels to the grid and the energy used from the grid.

Any excess electricity not used by the household is sold to the local utility company and credited against your account. If you produce more power than you consume you receive an income every month. Once the PV solar system is paid for all the energy produced is free and you are immune from electricity price rises for the next 25 years or more. Solar panels are guaranteed for 20-25 years.

Installation will take about one to three days. Please contact us for a free site evaluation and quote.

POSITIONING AND SIZING OF SOLAR PANELS ON YOUR ROOF

The ideal position for solar panels in Brisbane is for the panels to be facing directly North at an angle of 27.5 degrees to the ground, at this position the panels will generate the maximum amount of power. Installing panels facing between Northwest and Northeast with an angle to the ground of between 20 degrees and 35 degrees is ideal.

The roof area required for installing a 1KW solar panel array is 7.8 square meters for mono-crystalline panels and 15.8 square meters for Amorphous/thin film panels. Each 1KW of rated power will generate an average of 5.5 KilowattHours per day and save you about $205 of your bill every quarter (if you limit your power usage during the middle of the day).

In 2007 the average Queensland dwelling used 26.76 KilowattHours/day of electricity. Using more efficient appliances and light fittings and a more conscious use of power, the average Queensland household could comfortably reduce their electricity requirements to 16.5 KilowattHours/Day. Therefore the average household would need a 3KW Rated solar system to produce all their own electricity.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT SOLAR PANEL

Your solar panel should match your location, performance requirements and budget. We are happy to assist you with more information on any particular Solar panel.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING GRID-CONNECTED PV SOLAR

1. Design and quotation.
   Please contact us to organize a suitable time for a free site evaluation at your home. We will then supply you with a quotation for your consideration.
2. Installation.
   The date of the installation will be set after the approval for the Rebate has been received. One to three days is usually sufficient time for the installation of most domestic PV Solar systems.
3. Commissioning System.
   When the system is being installed you need to complete the Application to Network Connect Photovoltaic Generator form.
4. Maintenance.
   Very little maintenance is required on a PV solar system. The PV panels need to be cleaned and the heat sink on the inverter needs any dust build up removed. Check for any vegetation growth that will shade the Solar panels.

This diagram displays the energy accumulation from the sun's energy through the solar panels, as it is gathered through the main fuse box and transformed into electricity through the current inverter. There are many different options for comprehensive system control, including internet based monitoring, we can offer you the right solutions to meet your requirements.

A Stand-alone PV solar system is not connected to the main grid. Instead the electricity produced is stored in batteries. When power is required the stored electricity is transformed into 240V. It can be used in remote locations to provide a constant and reliable form of electricity. This can be used to power rural homes, cabins, irrigation systems and farming equipment.

Stand-alone solar PV systems take a few days to install. Please contact us for a free design and quote. 50% of the total cost of the power system can be funded by the government rebate scheme for remote location systems.

The benefits of stand-alone solar PV systems is that you are not affected by power grid black outs and price increases. Stand-alone PV solar systems do not produce any greenhouse gases.

Together with the battery unit, the stand-alone inverter creates a standard AC voltage system to which all electrical appliances can be connected.