Solar power is energy that converts the sun (sunlight) into electricity or heat. There are two main types of solar energy technologies:
Solar thermal converts solar radiation into thermal energy (heat), which can be used to create steam to drive an electricity generator.
Solar photovoltaic (PV) converts sunlight directly into electricity, and the PV system can be installed on rooftops, and integrated into building designs and vehicles. Solar PV panels are currently the most widespread type of solar PV technology
The rapid cost reductions make solar power more accessible. Between 2010 and 2020, the global costs dropped by
540%
A typical homeowner's return curve after investing in solar system over the next fifteen years in Sydney NSW
The solar panel can produce electricity in cloudy or rainy weather! They will work as normal but their efficiency may drop due to overcast skies.
Grid systems will supply energy when there is no sunlight or the electricity produced is not enough. Instead, excrescent electricity will be send back to Grid systems for credits.This is called feed-in tariff (FiT).
Government provides financial incentives to encourage more people to install a solar PV system at property.
NSW Government provides substantial rebates up to
Average credit on quarterly solar bill in NSW
Compared with traditional fossil fuels, solar energy is having a profound impact on the environment by greatly reducing the CO2 emissions, that all households in Australia can access whilst doing their bit for the environment.
The Australian government is committed to achieving Carbon Neutral in electricity generation by 2050. The trend of using renewable energy is gradually growing.
By choosing to use solar energy, we can build a brighter and healthier future for our next generation – all whilst saving hundreds of dollars each quarter on the traditional electricity bill as an added bonus.