Category: Solar Inverters

Advantage & Disadvantages For Solar Energy in Brisbane

Post author By Sky Solar Energy
Post date 05/11/2020

Brisbane is one of the sunniest cities in Australia. It enjoys nearly 283 sunny days in a year. This makes it a great city to use solar energy. You can install a solar energy plant with solar panels on your terrace. You can use the solar energy generated to power you’re home. It will help you save money on your power bills. There are many advantages of solar energy in Brisbane. This includes the following:

Energy bills are soaring. In the years to come, prices are likely to increase. This is why using solar is the way ahead. The energy from the sun is renewable. For a sustainable future solar energy is what is needed.
Solar energy can help power a home throughout the day. The power can be stored in a battery and used to take care of the power needs of a home for 24 hours.
Extra power generated can be sent to the electric grid to earn money.
The government gives subsidies to people who use solar power.
Maintaining a solar power system is easy. Most systems are low-maintenance. The inverters usually have a ten-year warranty and you can expect trouble-free performance.

There are many advantages of solar energy in Brisbane. At the same time, there are a few disadvantages you need to be aware of:

Approximately 80 days a year in Brisbane would be dark and cloudy. Solar energy cannot be used on those days.
The costs of a solar power system and an inverter are substantial. This is an investment that needs to be made.
It requires space on the terrace to install solar panels. This will take up all the space on a terrace

As can be seen, the advantages of solar energy outweigh the disadvantages. A city like Brisbane is the right place to use solar energy. It is an investment worth making and you can get returns on your investment very quickly. Get a system that is CEC approved and you can get a subsidy from the government that will help you reduce costs.

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How to Choose the Best Solar Power Inverter

Post author By Sky Solar Energy
Post date 30/10/2020

Improve the efficiency of your house and reduce electricity costs using solar power inverters. The choice of the inverter brand makes a difference because of the wide range of options on quality, insurance protection, pricing, and support. And, you can opt for an online or off-grid option while doing the solar power installation.

Quality of Product and Workmanship

One must check that the product meets the CEC requirements first. This ensures the quality and tells you that it will last for years and it will perform well. The skilled set of workers install your product in the best way. They look for the orientation towards the sun and make the best use of the available roof space.

You can get many kinds of solar panels and power inverters. Aiming for 95% conversion helps you get your money’s worth. The inverter keeps your AC appliances working well. It is an integral part of the system because your home appliances work only with AC power. Choose the best inverter after consultation with your local supplier.

Competitive Pricing of Solar Panels

Mid-range price with excellent value helps one make the best choice among available brands. The use of a standard option keeps costs down while optimizing energy efficiency. The use of micro-inverters fixed to each solar panel will help you if you look for a grid-tied option. They have a long life and are easy to install. Though they are not the cheapest option, they have flexible array options and are shade tolerant.

Buy the Latest from the Best

Intelligent home features that have plug and play interfaces are available today. These inverters have easy installation and setup procedures. They can withstand indoor and outdoor conditions because of their all-weather casing and natural convection cooling system. Get a free assessment done today by calling the service provider. You can use their professional services to install your solar power system for your home or office.

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Tips to Find the Best Solar Power Inverter For Home

Post author By Sky Solar Energy
Post date 14/10/2020

A solar power inverter is a handy device to have at home. It connects to the solar panel that you have on your terrace. It converts solar power into electrical current that you can use to power your home. It helps save your current bill and is a sustainable way of generating power. You need to buy the best solar power inverter for your home. These tips will help you with this:

Choose the inverter belonging to a reputed brand. You will be assured of quality and reliability when you go with a well-known brand.
Look if the inverter is on the Clean Energy Council’s approved list. This helps you get a subsidy. This is also a requirement to connect the inverter to the grid.
Check out the reviews of the inverter online. Look for genuine reviews about the product and about the service offered.
Check if the manufacturer is offering a warranty for at least up to 10 years. This is needed since the solar power inverter has a fairly long life.
You should ideally get an expandable inverter. If you are planning to expand your system, then it is better to get an inverter thatcan be easily expanded when you need it.
It is advisable to get an inverter with a display. This allows you to get data about energy generated using the system. You can look for an inverter that uses Bluetooth or internet connectivity so you can access it on your PC or mobile phone.
Decide the type of inverter based on your needs. A string inverter should be ideal for most homes.

Following the tips given above will help you get the best solar power inverter to help save your energy bills.

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5 Tips To Choose The Best Solar Power Inverter For Home

Post author By Sky Solar Energy
Post date 09/09/2020

A solar inverter is a useful equipment to have at home. It takes in power from the solar panels installed on your roof and converts it into AC power that can be used for household electricity needs. The solar inverter is a piece of complex equipment and is likely to face problems as you keep using it. This is why you need to ensure that you get the best solar power inverter for your home.

The following are five tips to help you:

Make sure the inverter is manufactured as per the Australian standard AS 4777. The inverter should be approved by the Clean Energy Council. This is very important and is one of the first things to consider while buying a solar inverter.
You need to decide the type of inverter. The most common type is the string inverter and is the ideal type for a home. In case you have a lot of shade over your solar panels, you can consider a micro inverter. If you need to connect a storage battery to the system, you can consider a hybrid inverter.
The size of the inverter in Kilowatts needs to be decided next. This depends on the capacity of the solar panels that you have. Its maximum output capacity should be at least 75% of the capacity of the array. This is a standard norm to keep in mind.
Choose the brand of the inverter carefully. If you buy a branded inverter that has a good reputation in the market, you are assured of having a quality inverter. You may need to pay a bit more for the top brands, but you can be assured of a trouble-free performance.
Inverters should last for 5 to 10 years. All inverters would offer a warranty of five years. You should ideally look for an inverter with a warranty of 10 years. If this is not offered, you need to look for an extended warranty to cover the full term. Negotiate the price and then get a warranty for 10 years so that you can be assured that any problem in your inverter would be fixed promptly.

You can refer to the tips given above when you are planning to buy a solar power inverter. The tips will ensure you get the best quality device for your home that gives you years of good service.

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What are the components used in the Commercial Solar System

Post author By Sky Solar Energy
Post date 21/04/2020

Many arrays of solar cells are connected and then a common connection between all the cells. The electricity produced by the solar panel system is direct current (DC).

A vital function of the solar panel system is to convert the electrical energy, generated by the solar panels into alternating current (AC). The reason is that household appliances use AC power. Another component that is used is a solar inverter. The inverter is responsible for converting the electricity from DC to AC, so it can be sent to the house.

A solar panel system that produces solar power will need a PV panel that has been connected to the inverter. To find the best solar inverter for your PV panel, you will need to take a look at the products available to you and also the specifications. You can give us a call at 1300 365 699. Our team is happy to answer any questions you have.

To produce your electricity and become independent of utilities, you need a complete solar system. In addition to the panels and solar inverters, there are several other components such as batteries. If you add a battery storage solution to your solar system to store the solar energy, you should understand the parts that go into the battery components

In off-grid solar applications, battery banks, charge controllers and inverters are, in most cases, necessary components. The solar field sends a direct current (DC) to the battery bank via a charge controller. The current is obtained via an inverter from the battery bank, which converts the direct current into alternating current (AC). You will need an energy storage system (ESS).

ESS means that the solar panels and batteries are connected to their inverters to generate usable AC. When you switch on lights or turn on the microwave, the socket is getting the electricity from the battery, and the solar inverter converts to the right type of current the appliance needs.

You will also find that the systems come in different shapes and sizes, but the components are the same.

Sky solar energy is a solar company dedicated to the distribution and care of individuals and companies with solar panels. If you are interested in getting best solar panels and best solar inverter, please feel free to give us a call at 1300 365 699 or email us at info@skysolarenergynsw.com.au.

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Solax Power

Post author By Sky Solar Energy
Post date 25/12/2018

About Solax Power

The SolaX vision is to be a world leader in the development, production and distribution of solar inverters. The product range incorporates the very latest in solar innovation thanks to the continued focus on R&D and unceasing commitment to pushing back the boundaries of what is possible – a journey that has led to the launch of the ground-breaking X-Hybrid battery storage system.

SolaX products are designed, tested and manufactured to the highest global standards. Proudly supported by 16 international sales representative with 24-hour, 7 days per week online service, our products are exported to 47 countries via 200 distribution channels.

The company is driven by its commitment to R&D, and SolaX Power is proud to be affiliated with the Zhejiang University, one of the leading research universities in China and home to the only national silicon material laboratories in China’s ‘Silicon Valley’.

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Growatt Inverter

Post author By Sky Solar Energy
Post date 25/12/2018

About Growatt

Growatt is a new energy enterprise dedicated to the R&D and manufacturing of PV inverters including on-grid, off-grid and storage inverters, and user side smart energy management solutions as well. The power capacity of Growatt on-grid inverters ranges from 1 kW to 100 kW, meanwhile its off-grid and storage inverters cover a power range from 1 kW to 630 kW. Growatt inverters are extensively used worldwide for applications in residential, commercial, PV poverty alleviation, utility-scale scenarios as well as other storage power station projects.

Since its foundation in 2010, Growatt has established branch offices one after another in Germany, US, UK, Australia, Thailand, India, Netherlands, etc in order to better serve the customers across the globe. Growatt always sticks to the R&D investment and technology innovation, and provides customers with premium products and services through its core inverter technology, rigorous quality control and continuous improvement of customer service. By end of September 2018, Growatt has shipped over 1.2 million inverters to over 100 countries and regions across the globe, growing into a Global Top 10 Inverter Brand and becoming the No.1 Chinese Residential PV Inverter Brand.

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ABB Inverter

Post author By Sky Solar Energy
Post date 25/12/2018

About ABB Inverter

ABB has one of the widest portfolios of solar inverters ranging from small micro-inverters and three-phase string inverters up to megawatt-sized central inverters. This extensive range of solar inverters is suitable for the smallest residential photovoltaic (PV) systems right up to multi-megawatt PV power plants.

The offering is complemented by various monitoring solutions as well as a global service network to maximize the return on your investment.

ABB solar inverters utilize over 40 years of experience and advances made in inverter and power converter technology that have contributed to ABB becoming the world leader in frequency converters, and also one of the largest suppliers of wind turbine converters.

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Fronius Inverter

Post author By Sky Solar Energy
Post date 25/12/2018

About Fronius

Supplying the Australian market with solar inverters since the turn of the millennium, Fronius was an early mover in Australian solar. Realising the long-term potential of solar in Australia a Solar Energy subsidiary was set up in Melbourne in 2010.

With such a presence including a local warehouse, technical support and a repair center, Fronius Australia successfully serves as a regional hub for Australia and New Zealand in terms of the distribution, service and support of our inverter range. Global experience combined with strong local support thus ensure premium quality and reliability.

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SMA Inverter

Post author By Sky Solar Energy
Post date 25/12/2018

About SMA

As a leading global specialist for photovoltaic system technology, SMA is setting the standards today for the decentralized and renewable energy supply of tomorrow. More than 3,000 SMA employees in 20 countries have devoted themselves to this task. Our innovative solutions for all photovoltaic applications and our unsurpassed service offer our customers worldwide greater independence in meeting their energy needs.

People living in industrialized countries are using intelligent SMA technology to transform their houses into smart homes. By integrating storage systems, the electricity generated from rooftop systems can be used in the evening as well. Industrial and commercial companies are installing PV systems, together with our highly efficient inverters, on their buildings to reduce operating costs by producing cost-efficient solar power.