Oversizing Solar Panels on an Inverter
“Ha, check this out, Honey! They have quoted us for 13.2kW of panels but only a 10kW inverter! Surely the oversizing solar panels won’t be good for the inverter! Is that even legal?” This post will first address the question of the inverter’s capability of handling excess power. Next, we will see what Australian regulations […]
Choosing the Correct Solar System for Your House
How many solar panels do I need? When it comes to choosing the size of your new solar system, you want to do it right. Undersized is a wasted opportunity, where oversizing can increase your payback period. This post will make show how we recommend solar systems – it’s not as complicated as you may […]
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 […]
Solar panel installation: how to choose a solar system in Brisbane
It can be a huge job wading through all the solar panel installation information on the internet. Solar can be a great investment if done right – but a bad financial decision if done wrong. Here I share from experience what to avoid, and general rules of what to look for. If you are just […]
Solar Panels Comparison
For about 18 months, I’ve had 10 kW of different brands of solar panels on my Brisbane warehouse roof, testing inverters efficiencies, panel orientation, the effects of various stringing and shading and temperature coefficients. Early on, we found out about the poor performance of Blue Sun panels. Our latest test has proven something just as dramatic. […]
How do Solar Panels Work?
Solar Power It’s a common question I get from the inquisitive: “How do solar panels work?” It’s a hard question to answer in limited time, but I’ll do my best here. Typically a 250w solar panel is made up of 60 cells, each cell measures about 150mm. The working of these individual cells is the […]
