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Are Commercial Solar Panels Worth It?

September 14, 2023April 15, 2022 by Perth Solar Force

Commercial solar panels on the roof of a building in Perth, WA

Solar panels can be an important asset to your commercial business, they can boost the value of your property, all whilst saving you money in the long run on utility costs. Here are a few reasons why you should consider having them installed in 2022: Reduce Electricity Costs During sunlight hours, often between 7 am … Read more

Why Autumn Is a Good Time to Install Solar

September 14, 2023March 1, 2022 by Perth Solar Force

After what is now being considered Perth’s hottest summer on record [1], Autumn is officially here in Western Australia and with that finally brings the promise of some cooler days. But there are still plenty of sunny days left to come! Many people, unfortunately, overlook Autumn as a good time to install solar panels, but it’s actually one of the best times of the year to do so. Here’s why:

What Makes a Good Solar Company In Perth?

May 2, 2022February 9, 2022 by Perth Solar Force

Solar power is a fast-growing industry in Australia. According to the Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, Australia has the highest uptake of solar globally, with around 30 per cent of homes now having rooftop solar panels. As of 9 November 2021, over 3 million rooftop solar PV systems had been installed … Read more

East West Facing Solar Panels On A Single Inverter Input Can Work Well

January 12, 2024June 26, 2017 by Perth Solar Force

Most Australian solar installations use string inverters where solar panels are connected in series with an electrical cable. Each group of panels in series is called a string. Each string is connected into a separate input on the inverter. In the configuration above, each string can have a different numbers of panels and each string … Read more

July Solar Feed-In Tariff Increase Roundup

May 2, 2022June 26, 2017 by Perth Solar Force

Other electricity retailers have announced solar feed in tariff increases since AGL’s recent announcement – find out how much you could be getting for your solar power from July 2017. Last week, AGL set the ball rolling by announcing it would be boosting feed in tariffs by up to 140%, stating the increases reflected rising … Read more

ABB UNO-DM-PLUS Inverter Available In Australia Next Month

May 2, 2022June 26, 2017 by Perth Solar Force

It’s been a long time between drinks, but ABB’s new single-phase solar inverter – the UNO-DM-PLUS – will be available in Australia from mid-July. Available in six power ratings from 1.2 to 5.0 kW, ABB says the UNO-DM-PLUS string inverter provides higher performance and all DM-PLUS models are the same compact size (553 x 418 … Read more