How do I clean my solar panels?

If your panels are tilted on an angle, they will self-clean whenever it rains. However, it’s possible that dust, pollen and bird droppings may still build up on panels. If you decide to clean your panels, it’s best to simply spray them clean with a hose on a cloudy day or in the morning when the water won’t dry quickly and leave smear marks. For safety, it’s best to stand at ground level to do this.

What happens with solar panels on cloudy days?

Solar panels will continue to produce electricity, just not as much. In a grid connect system, as you are still connected to the mains power supply, any deficit will come from the mains grid.

What is a grid connect solar power system?​

Grid connect solar systems supply solar electricity through an inverter directly to the household and to the electricity grid if the system is providing more energy than the household needs. When power is supplied to the grid, the home owner usually receives a credit for that electricity; this is called a feed in tariff.

What happens with grid connect solar system during a blackout?​

The grid connect inverter will automatically shut itself off within a few milliseconds of a blackout, to prevent feeding power back into the grid; which can pose a threat to workers rectifying a blackout.

How much money will I save by installing solar panels?​

This depends on factors like your how much and when you use electricity, future retail electricity prices and more. However, it’s safe to say if your current electricity bills are swallowing up a big portion of your income, when you switch to solar you will appreciate the immediate financial benefits solar offers. Solar panels will also deliver even bigger savings once they’re paid off.