Solar Installers Newcastle – Why You Should Consider Solar Power

Australians have embraced solar power, with its clean, renewable energy and financial benefits. While it may require an investment initially, payback times are quick and savings sizeable.

Australia is known as a sunburnt country and Newcastle receives 5.3 peak sun hours per square meter each day. This makes a rooftop solar system a great option for Newcastle households.

Rooftop Solar

Across Australia, more and more households are switching to solar power. This energy source offers a wide range of benefits to homeowners. It can save money, reduce carbon emissions and boost home resale value. It also provides a way to become less dependent on the grid and its extortionate electricity prices.

Solar installations in Newcastle start with a free, expert consultation. A professional will assess your energy needs and roof suitability before recommending a suitable system. They will then install the solar panels and ensure that everything is running properly. A reputable company will also provide warranties and other guarantees.

With a rooftop solar installation, you can generate enough electricity to run your entire household for a fraction of what you currently pay the grid. The solar energy absorbed by the panels will flow through an inverter and be converted into usable AC current. An import/export electricity meter will be installed to track your energy consumption and solar production.

Solar Pool Heaters

Solar pool heating is a cost-effective way to keep your pool at a comfortable temperature all year round. It uses the sun’s free energy to warm the water and can reduce your utility costs by up to 60%.

The system works by pumping the cold pool water up to a series of tubes mounted on your roof, where it is heated by sunlight. The warmed water is then pumped back to your pool, increasing the swimming temperature.

Manufacturer Boss Solar compares the process to leaving a garden hose out in the sun, which would warm if left exposed for long enough.

Solar systems are usually more expensive upfront than gas heaters, but they have significantly lower running costs and do not contribute to climate change. In addition, they can be used to cool your pool by operating the panels at night “Nocturnal Cooling”.

Solar Batteries

A solar battery in Newcastle allows you to store excess energy absorbed by your solar panels so that you can use it after sunset, on cloudy days or during power outages. Two million Australian homes are already taking advantage of this technology and a growing movement towards becoming self-sufficient and free from extortionate mains electricity rates.

Solar Panels in Newcastle are installed on the rooftop of your home and are connected to an import/export electricity meter which records how much power you generate and consume. Your new system will also require a change to your switchboard, replacing old fuses with circuit breakers.

Most households in the 2300 postcode are eligible for generous government rebates and subsidies when they invest in a rooftop solar system. These rebates can dramatically reduce the upfront cost of the system and accelerate your payback period, so that you can start making savings from day one. The team at Captain Green Solar can help you assess your energy requirements, review available rebates and design a solution that will save you money.

Feed-in Tariffs

A feed-in tariff is the money you get paid by electricity retailers for the energy you send back into the grid. This money is used to pay for the power you use as well as other customers using the same system.

Currently, the NSW independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) recommends a range of feed-in rates between 6.2 to 10.4c/kWh. However, some electricity retailers offer higher-than-standard feed-in rates to attract solar customers.

The rate you are entitled to will be listed on your energy bill or statement in the summary of charges section which is normally found on the second page.

Getting the most out of your solar power in Newcastle requires self-consumption as much as possible during daylight hours to minimise your peak-rate usage. We can help you manage your energy consumption to achieve this.

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