Setup of the Sungrow Hybrid with LG Batteries
Working as Sungrow’s warranty agent in South East Qld, Sungrow asked me to do a training video to help with electricians as they install and program the new Sungrow Hybrid SH5kTL inverter. The Sungrow SH5K and LG Chem is one of several systems that power our office at Eagle Farm. We have them on a […]
30th September Solar Application Deadline!
Energex Limits You may have heard about the 30th September 2015 Energex solar deadline. But what’s it all about, and is it too late? In practical terms, all it means is, that if you oversize your system (as we would often recommend) you will have more “clipping” of your solar system than you would have […]
Solar Guys Closed Down – Who do I Contact for Warranty?
On June 10, 2014, the Solar Guys closed their doors and went into liquidation. It left behind it a mass of customers wondering who call to claim warranty when something goes wrong. There is some good news. John Muldoon started Solar Guys way back in 1982. In 2007, it turned into a family affair with his […]
Great Solar Brisbane is Closed.
Great Solar has closed down and left a heap of unhappy customers unhappier. The reality is that liquidation was inevitable: “Great” was a misleading name. So what do you do if you have a Great Solar system that’s not working, is it salvageable and is a warranty still available? *DISCLAIMER: MC Electrical is not affiliated […]
Earth Fault Alarm Requirement
As of July 11th 2015, all solar power systems installed must comply with IEC62109 by having an Inverter Earth Fault Alarm. What is an earth fault? DC Voltage is not generally referenced to earth, so earth fault risk is commonly overlooked by electricians. However, when DC voltage is connected to an operating transformer-less inverter, the potential […]
Solar Consultants Brisbane Closed Down: Is my warranty valid?
Solar Consultants closed for business If you’ve been trying to contact Solar Consultants Brisbane (aka Five Star Energy), you’ll have noticed they have gone into liquidation and closed their doors in November 2014. Another Solar power sales company “gone bust” leaving customers feeling frustrated with the solar industry. However, you may still be able to claim your warranty […]
The True Value Solar Battery Ready inverter? It’s not
True Value Solar have been pumping out TV ads in Brisbane touting their “ABB battery ready” solar system. Sounds great – how had I missed the ABB hybrid inverter release date!? So I called my solar supplier and asked for a price and specification so I could look into offering it to our customers. Pat […]
BioSolar Closed for Business – Who do I Contact for Warranty?
If you have been trying to contact Biosolar to claim a solar warranty you may have found they went into liquidation and closed their doors in September 2014. Another solar sales company goes bust, and a host of customers left trying work out if their warranty is still valid. The faults your solar system will have […]
Sunny Roo Inverter Warranty Brisbane
Sunny Roo: Repair or replace? So you have a faulty Sunny Roo inverter, and it’s about time to get it working again. Is it worth repairing, or should you just replace? Be it the SR1500TL, SR2000TL, SR3000TL, SR4200TL or the SR5000TL the short answer is no – it’s not worth repairing. The Sunny Roo, most commonly installed […]
Solar Panel Comparison Test : Side by Side in Brisbane QLD
Best solar panels in 2015. Why another solar panel test? As a consumer, and even as an electrical contractor, it can be hard to make a fair comparison between the multitude of solar panels on the market. Experience has found that panel specifications don’t always add up in the real world. Photon results are an invaluable […]
