Solar panels are becoming more and more popular in Western Australia. Many Australians, whether renting or buying a house, they are willing to pay more for the property with solar energy installed.
There are many things to pay attention to when using solar panels, including installation, maintenance, etc. What are the specific ones?
1. Power consumption time is very important
Unless you have a home battery storage unit, you should focus on using the generated energy when generating electricity. Although the Western Australian government will buy back all the excess electricity you have transmitted back to the power grid, it is more economical and cost-effective to use self-produced electricity when generating power with solar panels!
When the solar panel is exposed to the sun, it will produce the maximum energy. Summer will be between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., depending on the direction your solar panel faces.
2. Use electrical appliances regularly
Modern air conditioner has timer function, which allows you to set the time and duration of running the air conditioner. During solar power generation, try running the air conditioner during the day or late afternoon to cool your room, and then set it to turn it off at night for a few hours. Those hours will help you save energy.
3. Regular maintenance
Over time, dust and debris will accumulate on the solar panel and affect the performance of the system. Like cars, regular maintenance and service will help ensure that the system operates safely and effectively. Maintenance and cleaning costs are about $200 per year.
If you are going to perform maintenance and cleaning work, ensure that the system is inspected and maintained by an authorized electrician or an approved solar panel system installation program.
