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4 Common Solar Panel Problems in Australia – and How to Avoid Them

Switching to solar is a terrific idea for most Australians. You’ll save money on electricity bills, there are generous government subsidies available, and most standard systems pay for themselves in around 3 years. Even better, you’re making a positive contribution to the environment. However, that’s not to say you’re guaranteed to have trouble-free solar panels.

Even the very best and most reliable brands can be subject to damage, improper installation and general degradation. Improper installation is best avoided by not choosing the cheapest systems offered. The good news is that most problems with correctly installed solar panels in Australia can be …

Solar Panel Costs and Solar System Prices

Over the last 15 years solar power has been one of the fastest growing industries in Australia. During this time the solar panel cost and the price of standard solar power systems has fallen dramatically. This is mostly due to improvements in technology.

In 2010, with the help of generous government rebates, a 5kW solar panel system cost around $10,000. Today, despite lower government subsidies, a quality 6.6kW system has a price of around $5,000.

Most solar products are produced in China. The costs of producing solar panels and solar inverters have reached rock bottom in the last …

Why the Max Power MPS-390N Panel is Ideal for Australian Conditions

The Max Power 390 Watt MPS-390N solar panel combines leading technology with long warranties making it ideal for Australian conditions.

Australia experiences many sunny days with long daylight hours in summer. This makes it ideal for solar. However, our summers are very hot and roof temperatures easily reach 65°C. making it harsh for panels. We experience southerly busters and east coast lows that generate high winds, storms and clouds. All up, Australian conditions are tough on solar panels.

This means Australian consumers need to carefully consider which solar panel they choose. Does it have the technology and features to not only …

7 Reasons to Choose Max Power Solar MPS-390N Panel Now LG Solar Has Gone

LG has left the solar market. Customers who want premium quality solar panels with superior technology and features are scratching their heads about which panel to choose. In this article, we look at 7 Reasons to choose the Max Power Solar MPS-390N as the obvious alternative to the LG Neon H+ Solar Panel.

For many years, the LG NeON panels were considered the best available in the Australian market, featuring leading technology backed with a long (25-year) product warranty.

Now LG solar is gone, customers who wanted LG panels must now consider other panel brands. When selecting another panel brand, you …

The Top 5 Solar Myths Debunked

If you’ve heard some wild claims about solar energy and wondered if they’re true, you’re in the right place. Let’s look at some common solar energy myths and then analyse the facts.
1. Solar panels don’t work when it’s cloudy
The optimal weather conditions for solar panels are clear, sunny days. When your solar panels receive uninterrupted, direct sunlight, they will perform at their best. Clouds obviously reduce the amount of direct sunlight your panels receive, and therefore reduce solar energy production. However, it’s not quite true that solar panels don’t work in cloudy conditions.

You’ll …

Calculate Your Solar Panel Payback Period with These Simple Steps

Beyond contributing to increased sustainability and energy efficiency, solar power systems can create considerable savings for your household by reducing your energy bill. While the initial investment of installing solar can seem high, when you factor in the lifetime benefits of generating solar to help power your home, the costs are definitely worth the outlay.

When considering solar, it can be useful to understand when and how you will make your money back on your investment. Here we will discuss the components …

The mySolarEdge App Revolutionising the Future of Home Solar

If you’ve ever tried to analyse your power bill, it isn’t easy to determine how your usage affects the overall cost. Most homeowners can identify the difference between hot water usage and general electricity, but the bills don’t break down much further.

Solar energy can be similarly confusing unless you have a quality monitoring app at your disposal – mySolarEdge is changing the way we use solar.
What is mySolarEdge?
The mySolarEdge app allows users to easily track and manage the performance of their SolarEdge solar system. You get valuable, easy-to-read, real-time data on not just their solar energy …

Will Solar Panels Increase the Value of My Home?

When most people consider installing solar panels in Australia, they think of the immediate benefits. Of course, you can automatically slash plenty of dollars from your annual energy expenses with solar, and you can also contribute to improving the environment. But solar energy is also a long-term investment that can deliver benefits even when it’s time to sell your home.
Increased selling potential
The simplest answer to whether solar panels will increase the value of your home is ‘yes!’. Buyers know that a home with solar panels represents ongoing electricity savings for the life of the solar system. Basically, those …

7 Tips on Choosing the Best Solar for Sydney & NSW

Many of us when we explore if we should get solar for our home or business do not really know where to start with our research. Sydney and the NSW coastal areas and the NSW regional areas offer some of the toughest environments for solar systems, not only in Australia, but the world. We offer 7 tips to help you choose the best solar system that will stand up to this environment.

A few years ago, a particular popular solar panel which was the most installed brand in 2015 and 2016. The panel had a manufacturing fault in the way …

Is Solar for Business a No Brainer?

Have you considered solar panels for your business? Businesses across the country are realising the massive potential of solar energy to save money, reduce operating costs and put more profits back into the business. In this article, we’ll discuss the main reasons that businesses are now making the smart choice and installing solar energy.

Strong Savings on Business Energy Costs
Firstly, and probably most importantly, from a business perspective, solar energy provides considerable financial savings. All businesses want to reduce operating expenses and put more cash back on their balance sheet – one of the …

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4 Common Solar Panel Problems in Australia – and How to Avoid Them

Solar Panel Costs and Solar System Prices

Why the Max Power MPS-390N Panel is Ideal for Australian Conditions

7 Reasons to Choose Max Power Solar MPS-390N Panel Now LG Solar Has Gone

The Top 5 Solar Myths Debunked

Calculate Your Solar Panel Payback Period with These Simple Steps

The mySolarEdge App Revolutionising the Future of Home Solar

Will Solar Panels Increase the Value of My Home?

7 Tips on Choosing the Best Solar for Sydney & NSW

Is Solar for Business a No Brainer?

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