Why Solar Power?
Simple Answers To Your Questions
- How long is the payback period?
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- Quality solar power systems add value to your home in the same way that other home improvements like a pergola or a new kitchen do.
- Typically this investment is returned to you when you sell your house.
- In the mean time, a solar power will work every day to reduce your power bills.
- Why is there such a difference in price between different solar power systems?
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- In every industry there's a range of products from cheap, lower quality systems to more expensive, higher quality systems. Solar Power is no different.
- While many solar power panels look very similar, the quality of the manufacturing varies wildly. Unfortunately low quality manufacturing leads to low performance (reduced production of power).
- Do different solar power systems make the same amount of power?
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- Solar power systems from different manufacturers will make different amounts of power, even if they're considered to be the same size (ie. comparing two 1kW systems with each other).
- Click here to learn more about independent Federal Government testing that compares solar power systems.
- Everyone offers long warranties, can I trust them?
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- Solar power systems are designed to last a very long time if they've been well manufactured. However things can go wrong and that's what warranties are for.
- Be careful to check if the solar panel manufacturer has their own offices in Australia. If they don't you'll probably have a very hard time ever getting warranty support.
- This is especially true for generic panels manufactured in China that are brought in by companies looking to make a quick buck.
- Things to keep in mind
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- Solar power is a significant investment in your home. Don't rush into signing up for a system before you've done some research.
- There is a reason that different systems have different prices - they also have different performance as shown on this page.
- The first step in reducing your power bills should always be trying to reduce your power consumption. Be sure to talk to us about our specialised systems to replace electric hot water systems and pool pumps.