The average lifespan of a Panel is around 21 years, but panels can survive for way longer as they age they lose efficiency compared to earlier in its life but is still capable of producing power.

Solar panels are most productive in direct sunlight, but can continue to generate power even when the sun isn't out. Windy environments can affect the panels by creating a layer of dirt on the surface of the panels, blocking the full potential of the suns rays.

You do not need council approval to Install Solar Systems. Instead, your Installers will communicate with local energy providers (e.g. Ausgrid), to prepare the grid for your system and to make sure there are no electrical troubles.

We recommend hiring a professional Solar Panel cleaning company to ensure your safety. If you are washing your panels yourself, use cold water and stay away from soapy materials as they can corrode the panels. We do not recommend using ladders or getting onto the roof without training and the proper equipment.

Yes Solar Panels will produce power no different whether the grid power is on or off. The use of solar in a blackout will depend on your setup, as they do have the capability with the appropriate electronic equipment. If you find your solar not working in a blackout, please get in contact with us as we encounter this quite often, and we can find a solution. Please note, some systems are designed to turn off during a blackout and will need to be switched on.

There is no guarantee that a battery system will work when a blackout occurs unless it has been properly designed by a certified technician.

On Grid means that your property is a part of the energy grid that power stations produce. You can still have a solar system with battery and still be on grid. Off Grid means that your property is not connected to the energy grid, which means that your property will need to produce its own power.

Solar systems come in all shapes and sizes. During a quote, we assess your property and its roof availability, nearby objects (trees etc.), or anything that will affect the array and amount of panels. So in short, your home will have a specific answer. If you would like a quote, contact us today.

The duration of the Installation will depend on the size of the system and the amount of customisation needed. From Quote to finalisation, it is a large dependence on many variables and will be different in every situation. We plan for efficiency and quality to get the job done as quick as possible, but remain the best quality install possible.

Yes if your home can handle more panels. This will highly depend on the current system and how much you want to add, and may result in the need for upgrades of your electrical system.

Solar is the cheapest form of renewable energy, and the most accessible to everyone.

If your property has a solar system installed, your energy costs will be reduced (depending on the system size, it may be greatly), so the fact that the property can produce its own energy to lower costs, brings the price of the property up. It also isn't cheap to install a system.

Solar Panels generate no pollution to produce power, which means the environment will benefit greatly from the reduced greenhouse emissions, such as the cleaner air and water.

When hiring a professional solar installer, they will determine what system to choose based on budget, roof size, energy needs, and location. The installers will choose the right system for your needs and any other criteria you specify.

Solar panels are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, but similar to vehicles, they can still be damaged, depending on the severity. When panels have been installed by CEC accredited professional installers, the Panels will remain attached to the roof even in high winds and will not blow off.

Monocrystalline solar panels are more efficient than polycrystalline panels as they are cut from a single source of silicon. Polycrystalline solar panels are made from a blend of a variety of ingredients.

Yes they can. As Solar panels are made up of a variety of recyclable material (Aluminium, Glass, Copper, Silver, Silicon and Plastics) they can be processed (usually through companies with recycle specific machinery), by shredding the solar panels, then processed through a bunch of sorting facilities so separate the different materials. Then the materials are sent out to manufacturers to be reused for other products.

Solar panels need next to no maintenance. The only maintenance needed is to ensure every couple of months that you inspect the system for any signs of damage, and to clean them around once every 6 months to take advantage of your systems full efficiency. 

Yes! If you have a solar system, by installing a dedicated EV charger for your home or business, you can use that solar power to charge your Electric Vehicle throughout the day. If you have an additional battery storage system, you can set that up to charge your EV completely from the stored energy from your panels anytime.

Battery storage is an excellent addition to your solar system as it helps you to be energy independent at anytime throughout the day.

Absolutely it can. One example is a Fronius Ohmpilot which is designed to heat water via the Fronius system (along with a fronius inverter etc), which eliminates the need to heat water with grid energy.