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The Queensland government requires new (or upgraded) solar systems with total inverter capacity of 10kW and above to have an “Emergency Backstop” device installed. The device allows Ergon/Energex to turn off solar systems in an emergency, to prevent damage to the network. This will add a small extra cost to a solar installation and also mean that the systems may be turned off when/if Ergon sees the need. Why? The purpose of the backstop (AKA a Generation Signalling Device (G

The inverter is certainly one of, if not the most, critical components of the solar system. When it comes to good quality, premium solar inverters , SMA and Fronius are both industry leaders. They have both been manufacturing inverters for more than 20 years and have a solid reputation in Australia for producing reliable, efficient and long-lasting products. So, which one should you choose? While we install and recommend both the SMA Sunny Boy and Fronius Primo to our cu

The inverter is certainly one of, if not the most, critical components of the solar system. To keep it nice & simple, the inverter...