ACCREDITED SOLAR INSTALATION IN BRISBANE AND THE SUNSHINE COAST

Ans: There are four major components of a solar energy system, including the solar panels - which are the 'face' of the system and the part most people see, and they include the inverter, the racking system and the solar batteries.

The inverter is responsible for converting the Direct Current (DC) electricity that the solar panels produce into 240V AC electricity, which is what powers everything in your home. 

The racking system is used to attach the panels to your roof securely. Reputable solar providers like the team here at Symons Energy only use quality racking systems.

Then finally, if required, there are the solar batteries. The batteries store all of the energy that has been generated during the day so that it can be used throughout the evening when the system is no longer generating power.

For a typical 6.6kw solar system - which is plenty big enough for an average-sized house here in Brisbane - you will need approximately 15-20 solar panels. However, we recommend putting as many solar panels on the roof as possible.

Ans: Here at Symons Energy, we spend a considerable amount of time testing the many different solar panels available to ensure we only recommend the highest quality panels.

The highest quality Solar panels available are REC, QCELLS, Canadian Solar

Ans: Legally a solar system needs to be installed by a CEC accredited installer also if a solar system is installed incorrectly, this can lead to many issues.  Issues such as:

Roof leaks. Fire hazards, damage solar panels or the system,  damage to your roof,  in efficient performing system, ugly installations and many more issues

By hiring highly skilled professional installers in Brisbane, like the team here at Symons Energy, you can rest assured knowing that you're in safe hands and that a comprehensive inspection of your property will have been undertaken before any work commences.

The purpose of the inspection will confirm the roof's pitch, distance to the closest transformer, possible shading from trees or other buildings and the preferred placement of the panels.

Our professional solar installers will also prepare an accurate proposal for your solar system, confirming which panels will provide you with the maximum efficiency and meet your budget.

They will also ensure that on the installation day, to answer questions you may have in full before the work commences. Then once the installation is complete, they will show you how to use the information provided on the inverter and app. 

Hiring professional solar panel installers like us at Symons Energy in Brisbane can save you a world of pain and, more importantly, ensure that the system is suitable for your property.

Ans: Here in Brisbane, there are two main types of solar power technology available, Solar Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal.

Solar Photovoltaic, or solar PV, converts sunlight directly into electricity using a semiconductor cell or solar PV cell. The most common solar PV cell form is typically enclosed in glass and an aluminium frame to form a solar panel.

Solar PV panels are the most widespread type of solar PV technology currently in use. However, other types of solar PV are presently being developed for targeted applications here in Australia, including PV that can be incorporated into buildings, flexible PV, and even commercial PV paints.

In contrast, Solar thermal converts sunlight into heat (also known as thermal energy), which can be used for various purposes, including creating steam to drive an electricity generator. This energy can power a refrigeration cycle to provide solar-based cooling.

There are two main types of solar thermal technologies.

1. Small-scale thermal technology is used to heat space or water (such as in a solar hot water system).
2. Concentrated solar thermal that harvests the sun's heat to produce large-scale power generation. It uses a field of mirrors to reflect sunlight onto a receiver device, which transfers the heat to a thermal energy storage system. Energy can then be released from storage as and when required.

Ans: The amount of energy you consume is the most crucial factor in determining what size of solar energy system you need. So when it comes to deciding the right size solar system for your property, you have to consider the following;

1. Your average energy usage
2. Your current energy usage in kwh
3. The average amount of sunlight your area receives
4. The efficiency of the solar panels you're thinking about installing
5. The actual overall size of the solar panels you're considering installing.

Once you have collated all of this information, you need to go back and look at past electricity bills. Then you can calculate how many solar panels you need by multiplying the amount of hourly household energy you use by the maximum sunlight hours you get in your area and dividing that by a panel's wattage. 

You also need to consider the size of your roof and how much sunlight your roof gets, as these are essential factors for determining the right size solar system you need.

However, there is a much simpler process, and that is by speaking to the professionals here at Symons Energy. Our team of expert installers can do all the calculations on your behalf and propose the perfect-sized system for your property.