Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of going Solar?
Adopting solar technology can have many benefits for, both for you, your family and for the environment. Solar energy is a clean and renewable resource that can help reduce your carbon footprint while reducing your energy bills and putting control of your energy consumption back into your own hands.
What is the cost of going Solar?
The cost of going solar is continuing to drop every year and will continue to do so over the next few decades, gradually solar will become highly affordable and standard investment for all homeowners and businesses. The average cost of a 6kW solar system in Australia is now around $5,000 excluding solar rebates and solar tax credits.
What is a Solar Inverter?
To put it simply an inverter inverts power from one form of current to another mainly from Alternating Current (AC) to Direct Current (DC) or DC to AC power. A solar inverter inverts the power you receive from a solar panel to the required AC power that is needed to run your home, devices or other products that normally work of the electric grid.
What is a Solar Generator?
A solar generator is a power-generating system that transforms sunlight into electricity. The main components of solar generators are the main power station and the required solar panels. The power generated can then be stored in a power station working to supply power directly to household appliances.
Do Solar Panels work on cloudy days?
Yes, solar panels work on cloudy days or when the sun isn't shining as bright as it normally does due to the time of day or obstructions. Power output will be slightly or significantly reduced at these times and must be calculated for when considering solar usage over longer periods of time, that said as solar technology improves it should still be able to meet your power needs.
What are the advantages of using Batteries?
You can store your solar power to use when and where you desire, meaning you are less likely yo be dependent on direct from grid power, which makes you more self-sufficient. Some larger batteries can protect your home from brief blackout periods, which can be a big concern for some people in low service areas or those concerned about longer periods of no power throughput.
How big should my Battery be?
The first thing is to check when purchasing a battery is to ensure that it is a viable solution for you and for the solar or other energy input voltages you will be expecting. What this means is looking at the solar panel system that you have or will install and ensuring you are generating enough power to supply power to charge the battery.
Where can I find out rebates and other Solar related information?
You can reach out to UNIT Solar online and we will be happy to answer your questions if we can, or you can visit government resources online or trusted solar industry groups and bodies that can provide you with clear and up to date information. Try Energy.gov or cleanenergycouncil.org.au