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To install solar power system the amount of roof space required depends on the size of the solar system. eg. Small 1.5kw system requires 12m² of roof space. This is ideally an un-shaded and north-facing part. The solar system is modular and can be arranged in a way that best suits the roof.
Ideally, a north facing roof is preferable as rooftop solar panels installed in such a roof will generate the maximum amount of electricity. Additionally, the inclination of the roof should be in the range of 10 to 30 degrees to allow proper drainage of rainwater and removal of debris.
A grid-connected photovoltaic system, or grid-connected PV system is an electricity generating solar PV power system that is connected to the utility grid. A grid-connected PV system consists of solar panels, one or several inverters, a power conditioning unit and grid connection equipment.
This depends on your roof space and the size of the inverter. If you have sufficient roof space and additional capacity in the inverter you could increase the size of your system. Or you could add a second system to your roof. Please note: At this time, the solar Feed-in Tariffs in each state have limits on the system size which to they apply. Increasing the size of an existing solar power system could affect your eligibility for a Feed-in Tariff. Please call us for further information.
If your solar panel system is connected to the grid, it will shut off in the event of a blackout. This is to prevent emergency responders and electricity utility repair-people from being injured by your panels sending power back to the grid. However, there are certain inverters you can buy that provide backup power in a blackout when paired with a battery.
The easiest way to find out how much you pay for electricity (and how much electricity you use per month) is to take a look at your utility electricity bill. Alternatively you can call Sunboost to guide you reading your electricity bill to find out exactly what you use, need and have to look for.
Net metering is the system that utilities use to credit solar energy system owners for the electricity produced by their solar panels. With net metering, you only pay for the electricity that you use beyond what your solar panels can generate. Net metering policies differ from state to state – from Sydney to Perth to Melbourne – so make sure to do your homework ahead of time.
