Before buying a solar power system a lot of things have to be considered. It is a long term investment and it should consistently work for you for a number of years to come.
Selecting Solar Panels
When purchasing a solar power system you have to take into considering that the panels (or manufacturers) are of superior quality so that they can outlast the warranty and keep giving you returns beyond that. Reliable brands like Bosch, LG and ReneSola are built to last as the conform to international quality standards. They offer extensive warranties on their products and you can rest assured that these companies would be around to service the warranty in the foreseeable future.
The certification on solar panels indicates the type of testing that has been done on them. Solar panels installed in Australia must be certified and have a AS/NZS 5033 rating. This means that the panels have been tested in the harsh Australian climatic conditions.
So please keep in mind that money saved (while purchasing) may not end up being money earned.
Selecting a Solar power inverter
An inverter is the box between the panels and your appliances that converts DC (direct current) electricity from solar panels to AC (alternating current) electricity; suitable for use in your home.
Not all solar inverters are equal and inverter efficiency will have a direct impact on the amount of time it takes for a system to pay for itself. Look at the inverter efficiency before purchasing a system. Obviously, the more efficient the inverter the better – as less electricity will be wasted as heat during the conversion from DC to AC. Industry leading solar inverters for grid connect systems in Australia are SMA, Power One Aurora and ReneSola. Be cautious of generic and cheap brands.
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