FAQs

There are several reasons to consider installing solar panels. Since the Brisbane climate is sufficiently high, harnessing the sun’s energy to generate power may save you money while also benefiting the environment. In addition, with electricity costs rising and expected to rise higher in the coming years, adopting solar power will help you save money on your electricity bills. This means you’ll have more money to spend on things you actually need and enjoy.

Solar panels may provide financial advantages in two forms in Australia: electricity bill savings and feed-in tariffs. The electricity produced by your solar panels throughout the day powers the electrical devices on your property. This means you don’t have to buy electricity from the utility grid. As a result, you save the money you would have spent on grid electricity. When you do not consume the electricity generated by your solar panels, it can sometimes be sent back to the grid. You get reimbursed for every kWh of power exported to the grid. This is known as a feed-in tariff, which differs by state and utility provider.

The amount of money you can save on electricity bills by adopting a solar system depends on the amount of energy you use and the size of your solar power system. To use greater amounts of energy from your solar system and save more money on your electricity bills, you should choose the right-sized system to meet your needs. Since solar panels are able to generate energy only while the sun is shining, those who use a lot of power during the day may save more than those who use most of their power at night. Other factors to consider for businesses include the tax implications of any revenue generated by feed-in tariffs. Brooksies Energy Solutions can offer a site-specific estimate of your system’s energy generation and assist you in calculating its impact on your electricity bill.

You will continue to receive an electricity bill until you install an entirely off-grid system with storage batteries. After you install solar, your monthly bills will drop significantly. You will, however, have to pay a service fee to stay connected to the grid. The tax will also be charged based on how much electricity from the grid you use. The less you use grid electricity, the less tax you pay. In addition to the basic service fee and taxes, you have to pay for any electricity used from the grid. Net metering credits from the utility provider will also be added to your account as compensation for any electricity exported to the grid.

Solar system prices have plummeted considerably in recent years, making it an increasingly appealing alternative for households and businesses. A number of factors may influence the initial cost of your solar system. The key factor is the type and number of solar panels you choose to install, which will impact your solar system’s output. The type and size of the inverter, which converts the electrical output of your solar panels into AC power for use in your house or business, will also have an impact on the cost. Other considerations include the type of framing equipment and other system components, the roof’s height and accessibility, whether it is tiled and the material it’s made of. The cost of the system is also affected by government incentives and available support schemes. Other costs could involve contractor installation fees and any after-sales service contracts. Please contact Brooksies Energy Solutions for a personalised complete breakdown of how much a solar system would cost for you.

The size of the solar system required determines the amount of roof space needed for solar panel installation. For example, installing solar panels for a 1.5kW solar system would require 12 square metres of roof area. This should preferably be a north-facing, unshaded area of the roof. There are, however, modular solar systems that can be adjusted to best suit the roof.

The typical installation time for a solar system cannot be accurately determined without first knowing the size of the system and the structure of the property where it will be put. The bigger the solar system, the more time it will take to install. For instance, installing a 5kW system in an average residence would take about 4-5 hours to complete.

Solar panels consistently generate power during the day, whether it is winter, overcast, or snowing. However, the output will not be the same as on days with clear skies and bright sunlight. There is a direct relationship between the output of your solar system and the number of daylight hours. When solar panels are positioned at an angle, snow can slide off as it melts. Hence, even snow will not prevent the solar panels from working during the day.

You can check your solar system’s performance at any time by viewing the information provided by your system. Most solar systems include a built-in display that provides a live data stream of how much power the system generates. Most systems can also provide historical statistics on your solar system’s performance over time. If your solar system supports Wi-Fi, you can monitor its performance through a web or smartphone app.

Even though your solar system could require maintenance from time to time, you may not always need to spend money on it after it has been installed. As a solar system has no moving parts, mechanical maintenance is hardly required. You can examine the inverter on a regular basis to see how the system is performing. You can also maintain the solar panels yourself by cleaning them as needed, as clean panels function best. If you prefer, you can contact us to schedule regular service inspections for safety and performance levels to guarantee your solar system is operating at peak efficiency.

This will be determined by the size of your roof, the available space to accommodate extra solar panels and the size of the inverter you have installed. You could increase the size of your solar system without using any workarounds if you have enough roof space and enough capacity in the inverter. However, at present, the solar feed-in tariffs in each state have system size limitations. As a result, increasing an existing solar power system could lower your eligibility for a feed-in tariff. Please contact us for further information about any query you have.