Purchasing a solar powered system for your property will add value to your property, become a huge asset to the property, will reduce your electricity bills and reduce your carbon footprint. When you buy solar panels, you want the panels to work efficiently and you want the installation job done correctly.
If you risk purchasing your own second-hand solar panels and then attempt to install them yourself, then unfortunately, you might be wasting your time and your money.
Buying second-hand solar panels to save yourself a bit of money might seem like a good idea at the time, but it might cause a few complications:
Broken/damaged solar panels
If solar panels have been used and have become broken or damaged, then they will not produce an efficient amount of electricity for your consumption. The cells inside a solar panel can be quite fragile if not handled correctly and if solar cells are damaged, it will dramatically decrease their output efficiency . Some second-hand solar panels might come with obvious damage, but not all damage is noticeable straight away. Sometimes if panels efficiency fluctuates and drops during periods of the day and then rises again for no reasonable explanation, it might mean that the cells inside are damaged even though you can’t immediately see the damage. Shattered cells or broken glass might lead to leaks and if too much water gets inside the solar panel, it will work less efficiently. When you buy solar panels brand new, you know that they are damage-free.
No government rebate
The government offers rebates for solar power installations and feed-in tariffs are available to those who supply the network grid with their clean energy they have generated from their solar panels. Rebates usually come in the form of discounted prices for new solar installations- obviously these discounts and government incentives are not available if you wish to purchase your own second-hand solar panels. Read more about government rebates for solar powered systems here.
Shorter lifespan
If your solar panels aren’t brand new, then they already have a shorter lifespan. You don’t want to have to reinstall new solar panels if your second-hand panels become no good. You should only have to purchase a solar powered system once.
No warranty?
Some second-hand solar panels available on EBay for example, may not come with a manufacturer’s warranty. If your second-hand solar panels break down, catch on fire or stop working, who is liable for repairing them? When you buy solar panels brand new from a respected retailer, you panels will come with a manufacturer warranty so that manufacturer is responsible if anything happens to your panels. Solar panels can be very expensive to fix so if your second-hand solar panels need repairing, you’re going to wish you hadn’t bothered buying them in the first place when you have to fork out for the repairs.
Who made the solar panels?
There’s likely to be a brand name on the description of the solar panels when you buy them second-hand online, but how do you know that they’re really what the seller is saying they are? How well do you know that brand? Are you going to have to go and do some time consuming research on that brand to ensure you’re making the right decision? Energis deals only with the best brands in solar technology and we are proud to announce to our customers who made their product, where the product was made and when it was made. It’s important to research your manufacturer to make sure you buy the best solar panels for your money. Read more about researching manufacturers here.
Hard work
Researching solar panel technology, solar panel manufacturers, different types of solar panels, different solar panel sizes and how to install a solar powered system can be really, really
tiresome when you’re not an expert. So many different sources of information on the website will contradict one another and it’s easy to become confused with what you need and what’s suitable for your house. By buying solar panels brand new from a respected retailer, you won’t need to worry about any of this and you can sit back and relax. Solar panel research can become a big job and not to mention the large task of actually having to install the panels yourself, or finding someone who can install them. Energis possess all the knowledge and all the right people to design the right system and install the system correctly. Doing this project on your own without any expert help is going to be very frustrating.
Buying separate components
If you’re buying second-hand solar panels, you will also need to buy an inverter to convert the direct current to alternating current. If you decide that you want a battery storage system for your set up, you will also then need to go and purchase batteries. Inverters and batteries are often the most expensive part of the system and the system will definitely not work without an inverter. Why bother buying pieces here, there and everywhere? Why not trust a solar installation company to provide all the necessary components and install them in the correct way.
Save yourself the stress, time and money and allow Energis to do the job properly. Call Energis today on 1300 782 217 for a free quote or free, no obligation consultation and let us work out a smart energy saving solution for your home or for your business, tailored to your electricity needs.
