Advantages of solar panels

1. Renewable energy

Solar power systems derive energy from the sun. Panels on your roof help reduce carbon emissions and bring down our collective dependence on fossil fuels. By installing solar, you’re not only reducing your carbon footprint, but also doing your bit to increase renewable energy generation when you export energy from the panels to the grid.

2. Reduce what you pay for electricity

You will meet some of your energy needs with the electricity your solar power system has generated. This should mean you will pay less for the power you use. How much you save will be dependent on the size of your solar system and your electricity usage.Not only can you reduce what you pay for your electricity, but you can also get paid for any surplus power you generate by supplying it to the grid. This is called a ‘feed-in-tariff’. To see what feed-in tariffs are currently available in your area, see our electricity plans.

3. Low maintenance costs

Solar power systems generally don’t require a lot of maintenance. You only need to keep them relatively clean; cleaning them a couple of times per year will do the job. After covering the initial cost of the solar system, you can expect very little spending on maintenance and repair work. The average cost of an annual inspection with a qualified inspector is about $150.

Solar with Powershop

Powershop solar energy customers enjoy:

• a smartphone app and online usage tools that can help you gain better insights into your electricity usage; and

• for those with smart meters, access to a heat map of your solar output through your Powershop online account, so you can know more about your solar energy system’s performance.

For more information about Powershop and Solar visit our solar energy page.