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REC is known for producing high-quality solar panels, but which one is best for you ?  The REC Alpha Pure and TwinPeak 4 are both good-quality solar panels. We proudly recommend both to our customers and in fact, have been installing REC panels for more than 5 years. We’re totally confident in both panels’ performance, reliability, and longevity.  How are they similar? Both panels feature a half-cut design, have an impressive 25 year product warranty, and are backed by a la

Director of Electrical Sensations, Nigel Phillips has been accepted into the Clean Energy Council’s (CEC) Installer Reference Group. The...

In Australia, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a solar installer. With over 8,000 CEC accredited installers , knowing which one to pick can get pretty confusing. While there are plenty of high-quality, local installers out there, there are also a lot of dodgy installers who only have one thing in mind: getting your money.  But how can you decipher a trustworthy company from a not-so-trustworthy company? Here is a list of seven red flags to look out for wh

Researching and comparing solar power systems can be a daunting and confusing process – especially when it comes to understanding the different warranties. Solar panels have two different types of warranties: The Output Performance Warranty  and the  Manufacturer’s Product Warranty . They are VERY different.  Solar Panel Product Warranty The manufacturer’s product warranty is much more meaningful, important, and useful than the performance warranty. Ranges from 10-30 years.

What’s normal : If there is a blackout, it’s completely normal for your solar power system to shut down. It should turn itself back on once the power is back on. It’s also normal for your system to be producing significantly less than usual when it’s very overcast in the lead-up to the storm.  What’s NOT normal : Error lights on the inverter after a storm OR the inverter not turning itself back on after the power is back on.  When you should get your system inspected by a pro

Inverters are an essential component of any solar power system. The inverter's basic function is to invert Direct Current (DC) from the solar panels, into Alternating Current (AC) that can be used to operate your household appliances. The excess electricity that is not used in your home is then fed into the grid or stored in a solar battery (if you have batteries installed – this is a whole other topic that will be covered in a later article). With inverters being the main po

Making sure that your solar power system is designed and installed by a Solar Accreditation Australia, formerly Clean Energy Council (CEC), accredited installer will ensure the performance and longevity of your investment. SAA accredited installers and designers undergo significant training and must follow strict quality standards and procedures. However, not all ‘installers’ are SAA accredited nor do all installers care about you or the quality of the system that they are s