Solar Grid Connect

Most solar energy systems are connected to the electricity network grid, and are called a solar grid connect system. Grid connected solar energy systems allow excess electricity (that is not used by the home owner) to be exported back into the grid. To achieve grid connection, your electricity provider upgrades the electricity meter on your home, at a neglible cost.

Now is the time to enjoy the many, many advantages of solar grid connect system!

• Generate Free Green Electricity
• Save money on electricity costs
• Sell excess power
• Increase property value
• Environmentally friendly

Components of a Grid Connect System

• A number of solar panels/ modules
• A mounting system
• A grid connect inverter
• Cabling, switches, fuses and signage etc
• Optional wireless monitoring system
• A import/ export electricity meter

How a Grid Connect System Works

Solar panels produce DC electricity, the grid connected inverter transfers this to 240V AC electricity, which can be used by appliances in your house. If your solar system is producing more power than your appliances are using, your system will automatically sell any excess power back to the mains power grid.

Solar PV panels capture the suns radiant energy creating DC power. DC power converted into 240V AC power suitable for household use & Appliances. Solar electricity produced by PV panels converted & used within home by inverter. Electricity imported from grid in its usual fashion when solar energy is not produced. Excess electricity produced by PV panels is “exported” to grid which you are paid for. Electricity network grid.

Installation

To optimise the output of the system you need to position the panels on a north facing roof, at an angle of about 25- 35 degrees. Standard Australian roofs usually have an angle of about 22 degrees which is more than acceptable. If you have a flat roof you will require frame work to tilt the panels up to 30 degrees. Our installers are all qualified electricians who are Clean Energy Council accredited.

System Sizing

When choosing a system there’s a few things to consider, how much electricity do we want to generate? How much roof space do we have available? How much do we want to spend? We can custom design a system to suit all your needs.