Solar Power Facts

Solar Power Facts You Should Know

There is one important fact that just about everyone knows about solar power. It?s free. Once your home solar panel Brisbane system is paid for it will not cost you a thing to gain energy from the sun. This clean renewable energy source is making itself a household name in more and more areas and is helping us work towards a cleaner future. Generations to come will hopefully reap the benefits of us making environmentally conscious decisions now. If you are thinking about installing solar power, here are some facts for you to consider and help with your decision.

We have started to be more serious about gaining our energy from the sun as our gas, coal and petroleum fossil fuels run out. Having a solar power system installed onto your roof will convert the suns radiation into direct current electricity. This means you can run all of your creature comforts and necessities requiring electricity without causing further harm to the environment. The amount of energy you can derive from your system will be governed by a few factors. Things such as the size and type of the system, where the solar panels are facing and climate such as cloud cover or rain, will all affect this.

There are government rebates available to those eligible to assist in affording solar power installation and also the opportunity to sell excess unused power your system creates. You will accrue one REC (Renewable Energy Certificate) for each one megawatt hour of electricity created by your solar system. These RECs are an electronic type of currency and are a commodity that can be traded. The value can vary depending on the supply and demand and can vary on a daily basis as well as from buyer to buyer. RECs can be surrendered in exchange for cash payment or discount when purchasing a new system from a registered agent. For small scale systems there is the Solar Credits Scheme. These credits come in the form of additional RECs. They apply to the first 1.5kW of capacity installed for systems that are connected to a main electricity grid and up to the first 20kW of capacity for off-grid systems. The Solar Homes and Communities Plan rebate that ended June 9 2009 has been replaced by this scheme.

More homes and businesses are understanding that solar power Brisbane is the right choice. Be a part of the movement, make the changes today that will secure a better future.