Solar Power Systems Brisbane
With current rising costs of energy and, as high quality solar power systems in Brisbane become more accessible and more affordable, there has never been a better time to get your home or business installed with solar panels.
Brisbane is one of the sunniest cities in Australia, with a constant and infinite supply of sun, making it a great place to connect to solar power. Brisbane also benefits from a great selection of solar power companies that can help you identify the right system for your needs.
What is a solar power system?
A solar power system is made up of: solar panels, one or more inverters, power isolation components and the mounting kit.
- Solar or photovoltaic (PV) panels capture sunlight.
- The inverter converts DC electricity from solar panels into AC electricity that can be consumed in your home.
- Isolation components are switches and circuit breakers to alow the safe operation of your solar power system.
- The mounting kit secures the panels to your roof.
A solar power company will assist you to install the right system for your home, taking into consideration the location of your home and the design of your house.
In urban areas, these systems are typically connected to the national electricity grid, which means any energy surplus or shortfalls can be fed back into or supplied from the national electricity grid.
In remote areas, where systems cannot be connected to national electricity, a stand-alone system is installed with its own battery to ensure a constant supply of electricity.
Solar power systems in Brisbane are generally grid connected systems and owners will receive payments from their electricity retailer for any electricity fed back into the grid.
How to choose the system and the solar power company
There are a number of solar power companies that supply solar panels in Brisbane. In order to find the right system and company for your needs, you should research your specific electricity requirements and get at least three quotes from different companies. Look for systems and companies that meet Australian standards, are members of the Clean Energy Council and are backed by performance guarantees and company warranties.
Solar power in Brisbane is regulated by both Federal and State Government agencies, with a range of rebates and incentives available to reduce the upfront costs of installing a new system and provide ongoing savings. When shopping for a solar power system, you should also research the rebates you are entitled to and make sure your company installs the system to the conditions stipulated by the rebate conditions.
