FAQs about solar power
Find out the answers to some of the most common questions about solar power. If you’d like to know more, ask us for a solar power system quote or calculate how much you could save by switching to solar power.
What is solar power?
Solar power is electricity generated by natural solar radiation from sunlight hitting a solar panel. Every day, 970 trillion kilowatts of energy fall from the sky – you only need to harness some of this energy to power your home.
Who is Energy Pak?
Energy Pak is one of Perth’s leading solar power installers. We have a Clean Energy Council licence to design and install Grid Connect Solar Power (A2363638) and our principal holds an electrical contractors license (EC004537). We specialise in solar power system design and installation, using only the highest quality German solar modules and inverters. Plus, we help our customers with Western Power and Synergy applications, and government rebates.
How does solar power save money?
As sunlight touches the solar panels (PV modules) mounted on a roof, it turns into electricity. Depending on your energy consumption, the size of your solar power system and the time of the day you use the most power, you could significantly reduce your power bills. The two most obvious benefits of solar power are the sun shines every single day for free, and that solar power panels generate zero CO2 emissions.
How much electricity and money can solar power make?
Here’s a guide to how much electricity your solar power system could generate:
PV system size |
Number and size of SCHOTT panels |
Units of electricity generated daily |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.52kW | 8 x 190W panels | 7 units | ||
| 2.09kW | 11 x 190W panels | 9.7 units | ||
| 3.04kW | 16 x 190W panels | 14.2 units | ||
| 3.42kW | 18 x 190W panels | 16 units | ||
| 4.18kW | 22 x 190W panels | 19.5 units | ||
| 4.94kW | 26 x 190W panels | 23 units | ||
| 5.32kW | 28 x 190W panels | 24.8 units |
1All per-day unit amounts are based on the true industry standard of 4.6kWh per 1kW of photovoltaic panels, averaged daily over a year using quality modules. This may vary with seasons and environmental conditions.
- July 2011 A1 tariff of 21.87c per kWh
- .07c per kWh rebate from the Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme
- $38.50 value of RECs, including Federal Government multiplier
- Average household energy consumption of 18 units per day
How much does a solar power system cost?
Since April 2009, the cost of electricity in WA has risen by 50% to 21.87c per kWh per unit, and is set to continue increasing. The Federal Government solar subsidy and lower system prices due to the strength of the Australian dollar, have made solar power more affordable than ever before. A 5kW, German manufactured and fully installed solar power system for a single-storey home now costs $16,200 after rebates.
What’s the next step?
Get in touch with us to get a free quote on a solar power system. Our solar power specialists will assess your electricity needs, your home’s orientation and shading, and then design and install a solar system to suit your budget and your energy needs.
