What is Solar Power?

A solar panel (or photovoltaic module) is a series of individual solar cells linked together to create one large solar panel. Each cell is typically made of  silicon which turns the UV light into electricity. Solar panels usually have toughened glass covering the solar cells to protect them. The sun hits the silicon wafers and is turned into electricity, this electricity is then sent through the wiring in the panel to your regulator & batteries or inverter and to the grid.

Solar power systems use sunlight to generate free electricity free by using efficient solar photovoltaic panels linked together to an inverter. The inverter converts this totally renewable energy to 240 volt AC and in grid-connected systems, directs it through the switchboard in your home to any appliances that are running, supplementing the power being taken from the grid. Should there be an excess of power generated by the solar panels, this is sent back to the grid through an 'export' meter which is read by your electricity retailer.

Under the Queensland Government Solar Bonus Scheme, this excess power is paid for by your energy retailer at a premium price of 44 cents per kWh, improving the return on your investment and contributing to the power grid.

When we come to your home to provide you with a quote, we will be looking at your available roof area to determine how much space is suitable for solar paneling. Ultimately we will be looking for a north facing roof area with a pitch around 20 – 30 degrees, free of shade. Our CEC licensed installers will then provide a professional installation of your solar panels to maximize the exposure to available sun.