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Solar Power to the People
An explanation of domestic solar power
Marshall Bown
(B. Eng Electrical BCSE F1286) yarraEnergy.com.au
1300 811 433
What is Solar power?
-Electricity from the sun- Modern usage of this technology falls into 2 main divisions.
1. Grid connected Solar powerWhere all electricity generated from the sun is used at the time it is
made.
2. Stand alone solar powerUses batteries to store and reuse electricity generated from the sun.
Combinations of these two are also possible .....
GRID CONNECTED SOLAR
Once electricity is generated from the solar panels it is fed directly to the house for use.
If there is any left over it is exported.
Creating a "credit" on your power bill.
From January any power exported is worth 4 times as much as what is being imported.
Typical Inverter showing meter
GRID CONNECTED QUOTATIONS
What do our inspectors look for to give firm quotes?
Roof types-corrugated-tile-other
Roof angle of pitch and Northern orientation.
Meter location and electrical board typeProposed location of Panels and ElectricalsNumber of storeys of building Shading from vegetationCurrent electricity usage
Solar Path finder report giving percentages of sunlight for any location
Design Decisions
From our site visit and discussions with the customer
We create a tailored system which is usually dictated by
-Your Budget-quality-expansion capability-electricity usage-building / site information-shading
Then we can give a "fixed price"
Typical Quotation
Usual Additions to systemsSome rules of thumb.....
Expandable system -larger inverter extra $500Tile roof -special attachment brackets - $300 per kwTilt Frame -supports for panels extra - $300 per kwHighest quality panels - $1500 per kw2 storey or greater - $400 per system
System outputs
In Melbourne we have 4 PSH daily
This means....
A 1kw system will receive 4 hours of use per day
1kw x 4 hours = 4kwh of production daily
This is the unit on your electricity bill....
Cash back programs
You can receive $8000 back from the governmentSEE www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable/pv/index.html/
for this you will need to be earning < $100k p.acombined family income.
be living at the installation address as principal place of residence, able to provide a copy of your rates notice and drivers license to us to complete your application.
REC's and VREC'sYou can receive up to $800 per kw of solar power
SEE orer.gov.au/sgu/index.html for more information on RECS
Typical pricing structure after all cashbacks have been redeemed1kw - $3,000 4kwh per day
2kw - $12,000 8kwh per day
3kw - $20,000 12kwh per day
4kw - $28,000 16kwh per day
5kw - $36,000 20kwh per day
6kw - $44,000 24kwh per day
Please call us for larger system pricing....
Our 6kw system in Chirnside Park
Solar Panels
PRICE VERSUS QUALITY -No moving parts -warranties identical both 25 years... -product visually better , materials with high quality panels slightly better plastics and lamination-Best price panels take up 8m square as opposed to 6m
square with high quality panels
-conclusion customer design descision
Best price Panel installation
Best Quality Panel installation
Benefits of Solar powerImmediate action on climate change. User education on power consumption and device efficiencies.Reduction of inherent CO2 losses occurring from transported
electricity. Example: From Latrobe valley to your house %70 of electricity
is lost in transmission. If energy is being produced on site much lower CO2...
Higher social ethics - statements of renewable future
Community interaction - green electricity is shared
SERVICES WE PROVIDE
Full design and installation of....
Grid connected solar powerStand alone solar powerWind and Hydro power Solar hot waterSolar air heatingGreening your home or businessMajor project planning and implementationArchitectural work
Let us know how we can be of service to you....
Thank you
For more information please see
www.YarraEnergy.com.au
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 811 433
Group discounts
Large groups can attract volume discounts...
Usually this is around the rate of 15% and moves up as volume increases.
An example group discount quote is provided on the next screen.
Thanks once again and we look forward to being of service to you in your solar projects....
Kind Regards,Marshall Bown -CEO [email protected] 811 433
1300 811 433