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What is a solar panel? Read on to learn all about solar panels and how they can help you save money and save the environment.
Solar photovoltaic (solar PV) systems (also known as solar panels) convert lightenergy from the sun into electricity. An electrical charge is transmitted to an inverterwhich converts direct current into alternating current (the current that can be usedwithin your home).
Installing a solar PV system can have a range of benefits, which include:
- giving you a free source of power
- reducing the need for traditional sources of electricity such as the burning ofbrown coal
- producing electricity without generating greenhouse gases
- having no moving parts and therefore requiring little maintenance whichmeans it should last for 20 years or more
- the ability to feed back any electricity generated back into the grid.
Saving money on bills and making money too
Not only can you save money on your electricity bills and help the environment,you could also make money from installing a solar PV system. Solar power systems also add long term value to your home besides saving you money on bills. Currently eachAustralian State or Territory has a different system for collecting and distributingexcess electricity generated. However, each of the state government schemes arerolling into one Australian scheme. From January 2011 the Australian Governmenthas established a central point for the transfer of small scale renewable energy credits(RECs). Any excess electricity generated from small scale technologies, such as solarPV used by households, small businesses and community groups, can be sold to gaina REC. The initial price will be $40 per REC with no cap on the amount of creditsthat can be created.
So, you want to install solar panels? To learn more about the type of system you need,its size and how much its costs, lodge a job with Service Central.
You may also beeligible for assistance to install a solar panel, see Livinggreener.gov.aufor more information.
Solar PV systems are not to be confused with Solar hot water systems
This article discusses solar PV systems, those used to convert light energy from thesun into electricity. This is not to be confused with solar hot water heating systemsthat use the sun’s heat to heat hot water. To learn more about all of the solar options, including Solar Panels and Solar Hot Water Systems go to Service Central Solar.
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From what I hear, it costs around $3,000 to have a 3kw system installed once you get all of the government rebates back.
over a year ago by Peter
Is that about the right price?
What does a 3kw system get you? Does it end up saving you money on your electricity bill, or does it take years and years for you to get your moneys worth? -
Peter, I'm not sure whether its a good investment or not as I haven't done the sums personally. However, I think it will turn out much much cheaper in the long run because electricity prices continue to rise. Our home electricity bill went up by 20 percent last year, and if that continued then it would be double the current prices in just 4 years. How scary is that!!!
over a year ago by Susan
So whilst I haven't done the actual calculations, I feel that if solar panels let you effectively lock in today's price of electricity for the next 30 years (the life of the solar panel) then its got to be a great money saver!
Plus you get to do your bit for the environment too.
Cheers
Susan
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