After all the sun s energy is free and we have got plenty of it here in queensland.
Ergon energy solar panels.
It s how you get the best value from your system and maximise the use of renewable energy.
Using your own solar power is called solar soaking.
Start by looking for a solar pv retailer.
The grid can be a handy source of back up power when your system is offline for maintenance or isn t generating.
When it comes to choosing a solar pv system for your place there are a few simple steps that you can take to make the process much easier.
This number is based on the amount of electricity in megawatt hours mwh that is either.
Use their solar power rather than export it into the grid.
Solar power is a great way to reduce your power bill and help the environment.
There are many things to consider with placement of solar panels so you are best to discuss it with a solar retailer or installer.
Visit ergon energy network for information about.
When you install an eligible system you can claim a set number of stcs.
Connect solar photovoltaic pv panels batteries wind turbines and other micro embedded generating units up to 30kva to the electricity network.
Queensland s solar future is looking bright with the palaszczuk government s powering queensland s future plan solar power on over a third of homes and renewable energy jobs in queensland more than.
However if you use the most power in the afternoon west facing solar panels may best meet your electricity needs.
In another apparent blow to the solar industry queensland regional electricity utility ergon energy has effectively imposed a 3 5kw limit on rooftop solar system making it more difficult and potentially more costly for households and businesses to install rooftop solar.
Planned and unplanned outages and updates on power restoration in your area.
Ergon energy is encouraging most home owners with solar panels to become solar soakers ie.
Establishing new network connections for homes and business.
Your power bill shows how much electricity you export to the grid.
Our dedicated solar team is ready to answer your questions about connecting a solar pv system battery storage or other micro embedded generating unit to our network.
Contractor solar installer and developer information.
Meter reading and other network services.
An stc is a tradeable certificate which is issued after the eligible installation of a renewable energy system including solar panels solar water heaters and heat pumps.