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FAQ

How does a Grid Connect Solar System Work?

Solar panels convert sunlight into direct current electricity. The DC electricity is then sent to the inverter which transforms it into 240VAC mains power. This clean electricity flows directly into your home's energy meter. When your solar installation produces more electricity than is being used by your home, the surplus electricity flows back into the grid and your electricity meter runs backwards!

When your home consumes more solar electricity than it produces (night time), then electricity is automatically drawn from the grid. The power company bills you for the energy you use and credits you for the amount you feed into the grid. A solar installation is a great way for you to save money on your bills and to show leadership in the community toward solving climate change.

What are some of the benefits of Solar Electricity?

Benefits provided by a grid connect solar system include reduced greenhouse gas emissions, reduced electricity bills, feed in tariff rates, ongoing energy savings and an enhanced property value.

How Much Roof Space is Required?

Sloping north facing roofs free of shading are ideal for solar installations although they can also be installed on flat roofs. Each kilowatt of photovoltaic panels takes up roughly 8 square meters of roof space, so the maximum amount of solar panels that can be installed will depend on the space available.

Where should the panels be installed?

Panels are usually mounted on the roof of your house, shed or garage. They can also be mounted on the ground. Solar panels are located to maximise exposure to the sun and to minimise shading. A north facing roof at 30° is optimum however orientation within 45° east or west of north results only in marginal power losses.

Are there government rebates?

Yes there are a number of Government rebates to support the installation of solar panels. Contact your panel supplier.

Does my electricity bill get credited?

The Solar Bonus Scheme will credit eligible participating customers with a "gross" feed-in tariff rate of 60 cents per kilowatt hour for all the electricity that their eligible solar photovoltaic (PV) system or wind turbine generates subject to the transitional arrangements. The Scheme will operate for seven years.•The tariff rate of 60 cents per kilowatt hour will be fixed for the life of the Scheme, meaning it will not vary with the time of the day or during the life of the Scheme.

The Scheme will be reviewed in 2012 by the Minister for Energy, or when the installed capacity of renewable energy generators participating in the Scheme reaches 50 megawatts, whichever occurs first.

Click here for more information on the Solar Bonus Scheme for NSW.