Solar Power
Due to today's technological advancements, solar power has become increasingly popular with its lower price and availability.
What is Solar Power?
Solar Power is the conversion of energy that radiates from the sun. This is harnessed by Solar Panels using photovoltaics which is then converted into electricity by the Inverter, then it is stored in solar batteries.
What are the components that make up a solar energy system?
The four major solar components of a solar energy system are THE PANELS, INVERTER, MOUNTING and BATTERY STORAGE. All the components are required to have an effective system that will produce maximum electricity for you.
Why do you want solar?
Do you want to reduce your energy bill? You’d be crazy if you didn’t want to. Basically Solar can help you save money. How? Well, Solar harness the energy of the sun which is FREE. Your costs are the supply and installation of the solar system. Which can pay itself off over a few years with that money you’d be putting towards your electricity bill. Once it’s paid off guess what? It’s money in your pocket.
Solar is a clean energy source, which means that it helps reduce the carbon footprint in your community.
Traditional electricity is sourced from fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas. When fossil fuels are burned to produce electricity, they emit harmful gases that are the primary cause of air pollution and global climate change. So not only do you save money, but you also are helping do your part to create a better environment to live in for you and your family.
Frequently asked questions.
Can I install solar myself?
Yes and no. Solar systems are complex and produce high voltage electricity. If you handle incorrectly can cause death or massive electric shocks which can be fatal. So to ensure your safety and those around you, get an expert to install your system.
How long will my system last?
On average, solar panels can last up to 25 years. That’s if they are properly maintained.
Your solar inverter will last up to 10-20 years. Many factors can cause the failure of your inverter such as environmental change.
The battery will need replacing anywhere between 5-15 years, again it depends on what conditions the battery is exposed to.
How many solar panels do I need?
For an average four-bedroom house roughly 18 panels will produce enough electricity.
You can calculate how many panels you need by multiplying your household's hourly energy requirement by the peak sunlight hours for your area and dividing that by a panel's wattage.
Do solar panels work at night?
No, they don’t work at night.
The reason is that the photovoltaic cells which make up the panel require sunlight, although it doesn’t need direct sunlight it still requires light to harness energy.
Do solar panels work in the rain?
Absolutely!
Despite cloudy days and all the rain, the sun still penetrates ever so gently through the clouds to reach your solar panel.
Solar panels are designed to withstand the elements of today’s environment.
Can I run my entire house of solar?
Yes, you most certainly can. Do we recommend it? Not really. To run your house on solar alone and become off-grid can be an expensive venture. This is all dependent on your energy requirements. If you only need to power the lights and a few small things you’d be fine. However, most modern households use on average up to 40kWh per day.
