Solar power made easy Why switch to solar power? More and more Australians are switching to solar power. Here are just a few of the reasons why you should consider it. You can save money on your energy bills With solar power, during daylight hours you can save money by using the electricity you generate, rather then drawing power from the grid. You can get paid for any excess power you generate You can further reduce your electricity bills by selling back to the grid any power that you generate but don’t use. You can add value to your home Switching to solar power is an investment in your home which adds to its overall value. You’ll reduce your greenhouse gas emissions By creating your own clean energy you’ll be lessening your carbon footprint. Why choose solar from EnergyAustralia? We make switching to solar power easy. We’ll handle the complete process from beginning to end from selecting the right system, based on your electricity usage profile, through to installation and connection. You’ll have the peace of mind of knowing your solar system is backed by one of Australia’s largest and most trusted energy companies, with over 2.5 million customers. You can feel confident knowing you’re getting the best quality products available, backed by a local support team and industry approved warranties. Here are some of the advantages EnergyAustralia’s specialist solar team can offer you: • A dedicated Australian call centre to answer your solar questions • A range of system configurations to suit any size household • Australia’s number 1 solar panels • World class, high efficiency grid-connect inverters • A simple and professional installation process by a licensed and accredited installer Saving money with solar power How much can you save? Feed-in Tariffs This depends on the size of the system you choose to install. The larger the system, the more electricity you can offset. We have a range of systems available to suit your needs. Save on your electricity bill by being reimbursed for any surplus energy you generate. These are called feed-in tariffs (FITs) where the excess electricity you generate is fed back into the grid and credited to your electricity bill. FITs vary depending on the size of your system and the State you live in. Call one of our consultants for more information. Rebates You receive these at the time of purchase. Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs) depend on the size of your system, where you live and the value of the certificates at the time of purchase. When you buy a solar system from EnergyAustralia you can assign us your STCs in exchange for a discount on your system. We’ll even calculate your STCs and manage all your paperwork. Payback Solar energy ‘payback’ is the period of time it takes for a solar system to pay for itself, and will vary depending on your energy usage. How solar power works The technology behind solar power may seem complex, but converting sunlight to electricity is simple and creates a clean, safe energy system. 1 The sun’s energy Sunlight contains energy. Solar power is still generated on overcast days. 2 Solar Panels These roof-mounted panels contain photovoltaic cells. When sunlight falls on the cells they convert the sun’s energy into DC power. 5 The electricity grid Any surplus energy your home generates is fed back into the grid for others to use. When you need additional power, the grid provides this. 3 An inverter Connected by a cable to the solar panels,the inverter converts the DC power to 240V AC power, the type of electricity used in your home. 4 A bi-directional electricity meter A meter that measures in half-hour blocks both the power your business uses and the power sent back to the grid. The power you don’t use can be sold back to the grid if you’re eligible. This is called the feed-in tariff. Installing a solar system You’d be surprised how quick and easy it is to enjoy all the benefits of solar power. Give us a call We’ll talk you through the most efficient and cost-effective solar solution to suit your needs. We’ll follow with a written quote including an outline of any rebates you could be eligible for. We can also organise your government rebates and do any required paperwork. Installation We’ll organise a licensed accredited installer to assess your home and complete the installation of your new solar system. Depending on the size of your system and the weather, this can happen in less than a day. Bi-directional meters To access a feed-in tariff, you need a bi-directional meter that can measure both incoming and outgoing power. In most cases we can help you organise your bi-directional meter installation. Our solar products Whichever solar system you choose, you can be sure we only use quality products at competitive prices. Please contact us to discuss the right solution for your home. Jinko solar panels Fronius IG Series inverters Jinko Solar is one of the Top 5 largest solar module manufacturers in the world. Jinko Solar modules are well suited to the Australian environment and provide both performance and reliability. All panels come with a 10 year warranty and an industry leading guaranteed 12 years at 90% and 25 years at 80% power output warranty. Austrian based Fronius, a world leader in the control and monitoring of energy for 67 years, has been supplying grid connected inverters to the Australian market since 2001. With a standard 5 year warranty, choosing Fronius inverters guarantees the highest possible reliability for your PV-system. TrinaSolar solar panels Samil inverters Ranked number 1 in Australia, and made by one of the world’s leading solar manufacturers, TrinaSolar solar panels provide reliable solar power for grid connected systems. All panels come with a 10 year warranty and a guaranteed 80% linear power output warranty for 25 years. Sleek, robust and compact, Samil SolarRiver and Samil SolarLake inverters are highefficiency grid connect inverters from small to mid-range systems, with up to 98% efficiency. They are ideal for converting your solar power to usable everyday mains power and come with a standard 5 year warranty. www.samilpower.com To find out more, call EnergyAustralia on 1800 464 574 and speak to a Solar Solutions Consultant.