Have you had solar installed but not had a chance to review the electricity tariffs that you are on?  Depending which feed in tariff you have it may be more cost efficient to change some appliances to day time use (Tariff 11), therefore using the solar electricity generated.  This would be true for your electrical hot water system and pool pumps that don’t need to run 24/7.  Whereas previously, to be cost efficient these items would have been on Tariff 33 or 31 the economy tariffs which have a cheaper rate than tariff 11. 

To make the most you are getting the most out of your solar give Rolly a call today to discuss.  We can review your electricity account to help you work out if you should change Tariff’s to make the most of your solar system. 

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Do you need your solar panels cleaned?

Over time dust, insect and bird droppings and other substances build up on solar panels and limit the electricity generated by each panel.  Even panels which are partially covered will be affected.

 Rolly’s Electrical can come and clean your panels for you, which usually will take a couple of hours depending on where the panels are (double story house v single) and how many panels there are.  It is important that the system is shut down before commencing cleaning, which is why it is important for you to get a qualified electrician to clean your panels.  Where possible we will clean the panels from the ground using a good quality soft brush.

It is best to clean the panels when they are not in direct sun and it will evaporate the water used and dirt will be smeared.  Either early the morning, evening or on an overcast day is best. 

Give us a call today to discuss if your panels need a clean to ensure they are operating at their maximum efficiency.  Ph 0410375098.

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Solar facts

The earth receives more energy from the sun in an hour than is used in the entire world in one year.

Wind is a form of solar energy, created from uneven heating of the earth’s surface.

The amount of energy that goes into creating solar panels is paid back through clean electricity production within 1 – 2 years, depending on where they are used.  This compares with a serviceable life of decades.

Solar and wind power systems have 100 times better lifetime energy yield than either nuclear or fossil energy system per tonne of mined materials.

The area of roof space available in Australia is enough to provide all of the nations electricity using solar panels.

It would take only around 0.3% of the world’s land area to supply all of our electricity needs via solar power.

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