Solar Panel Criteria you need to Remember

Making the switch to renewable energy by installing solar panels is probably one of the biggest home improvement decisions you will make. If done correctly it will add a lot of value to your home and enable you produce most of your own electricity, but it is an important decision concerning a reasonable amount of money so you definitely want to do your homework 1st to make the most out of every cent that you spent.

Warranty

Like any other products solar panels should come with a warranty, and an extensive one at that; normally the panels themselves come with 25 years of warranty, but be aware that there are other components which are more likely to break down and aren't necessarily included. The warranty should not only be a piece of card that comes with the product it should abide by the Australian Consumer Protection Law, go to the Clean Energy Council Website for more details and a list of approved products.

Manufacturer

With the solar industry booming there arehas been a great increase in manufacturers; remember your warranty (above) will come from them, not your retailer, so look for well established companies with offices in your country. You can have a great idea of a company from the various online solar forums available. You can also have a good idea of what the company is like from their customer support. Quality products often times are supported by quality customer care.

Efficiency and cost

The panel's efficiency should be reasonable for its cost, with a pay-back time of 4-7 years standard at the moment. Efficiency varies depending on the brand, the being matching with suitable components of equally high quality, the overall system design and the installation. But for it to be cost effective it must deliver enough electricity into your meter box every day; buy the largest KWh size you can fit onto your available roof space, the cost is proportionally much lower and the return on investment from the amount of electricity you can generate will be much greater.

Panel specifications

Various technological advances have been developed in recent years, mono crystalline, multi crystalline and thin films were invented to improve the system. Be sure to have an idea what are advantages and drawbacks of each and decide from there which suits you the most.

Also don't forget the Inverter; this is a crucial part of how much electricity your system can generate, so get the best quality one you can afford.

Installation Quality

Having your solar panel system installed in the best location and at the correct angle will make a big difference to its efficiency; only trust accredited installers with a good reputation.

Do a visual inspection of the actual panels afterwards, normally the edges are lined and/or sealed by aluminum scaffoldings. It should perfectly fit the edges and no seams should be visible since it serves as one of the primary protectors of the solar panels from wear and tear.

Aside from that, the back side of the panels should also be covered by high grade plastic materials to protect the solar cells from dust and other damaging factors.

Keep them clean from dust and debris for the best output, even a small coating of dirt will greatly affect the amount of sunlight energy they can absorb.

Premier Solar is committed to being Australia's leading Solar Power & Renewable Energy solutions provider for both homes and medium to large scale commercial solar projects. We are specialists in effective and affordable solar PV panel System design and use only fully certified installers and product components which pass all government standards and certifications, to enable our customers to access full discounts and rebates, as well enjoy the peace of mind of 25 year warranties from long established manufacturers.