Should You Use Tilt Frames on Your Solar Panels?

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Should You Use Tilt Frames on Your Solar Panels?

Other than a few exceptions, there is no real need to use tilt frames on your solar panel. Here’s what you need to know.

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Some solar power system providers misinform their clients about getting tilt frames on the solar panels. The reasoning behind this is because the part of the roof that gets the most sunlight is flat, and tilt frames counteract this. However, this is not true, and it’s best that you don’t use tilt frames on your solar panel. This article explains why.

Why Some Homeowners Install Tilt Frames ?

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In Australia, the best direction you should face solar panels is the North. The goal is to capture the sunlight at 90 degrees. However, the issue is that the sun does not stay in one place, and the angles change from summer to winter.

What the Reality Is of Installing Solar Tilt Frames ?

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It’s best to understand why it’s not necessary to install tilt frames by comparing what they have to offer against flat roofs.
Choosing an 8.2kW inverter and 7.2kW panels that are tilted north will cost you about $8700. In addition to that, you’ll have to spend $50 on a tilt frame for every panel. With such a system, you could expect:
  • power production of 10380kW per year
  • minimum annual savings of $1400
  • maximum annual savings of $2800
  • expected annual savings of $2100
  • 4.1 payback period
  • expected annual savings of $2100
  • 4.1 payback period
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Choosing a 10kW inverter and 9.9kW panels that don’t have tilt frames will cost you about $9200. With such a system, you could expect:
  • power production of 12636kW per year
  • minimum annual savings of $1700
  • maximum annual savings of $3400
  • expected annual savings of $2500
  • 3.7 payback period
In a nutshell, no tilt frames are a more affordable option. You can spend that extra money on adding more panels to your roof.

When to Consider Tilt Frames ?

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Tile frames for solar power systems in Australia can be useful in certain situations. Here are some examples.

Self-Cleaning in Rainy Climates

In rainy climates, tilt frames can be useful because they allow for self-cleaning. Water may accumulate on flat roof panels and may cause potential induced degradation (PID). That said, self-cleaning is not a significant issue as the dirt accumulation is not very different between n tilted panels and flat ones.

When You Can’t Add More Panels

If you have limited space on your roof and cannot install more panels, tilt frames can prove useful. It will also be necessary if trees provide shade to some parts of your roof. In addition to that, you may need tilt frames if you live in an Energex area where you’ve already reached the maximum capacity for solar panels.

Last Few Words

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Other than a few exceptions, there is no real need to use tilt frames on your solar panel. It only drives the overall costs up of your solar power solutions, and it can ruin the appearance of your home. For information on solar power solutions in Australia, contact Suntek Energy !

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Is It Possible to Install a 10KW Solar System on a Single Phase?

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Is It Possible to Install a 10KW Solar System on a Single Phase?

Energex has now made it possible to install a 10KW solar system on a single phase but with export limiting less. Here’s what you need to know.

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Before, households could only install a maximum of 5KW solar power systems in Brisbane per phase. Therefore, houses with two phases could install 10KW, and those with three phases could install a maximum of 15KW. However, Energex has now made it possible to install a 10KW solar system on a single phase. That said, there’s an important factor to consider, i.e., the export limiting must be to 5kVA or less. Here’s what you need to know.

What Is Export Limiting?

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You can install a 10KW solar power system as long as only a specific amount of power goes back to the grid at a given time. So, single-phase homeowners can use a 10KW system affordably with export limitation. It’s in your benefit to choose a larger system because it helps you save more money in the long term, despite the greater initial investment.

What You Must Know about a 10KW System

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Increasing the baseload allows the solar system to reach its full potential. At the same time, there is no production wasted. It’s good to follow this practice when you want to install a 10KW solar system in your single-phase home.

What to Do If You Have an Existing 5KW System Installed

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If you already have a 5KW system installed, you don’t have to get rid of that. You can upgrade it by installing an additional 5KW system as long as you have more roof space available. The data loggers for both inverters can be linked. Therefore, you can monitor the power consumption from just one place.

10KW System Size Restrictions with Batteries

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You won’t be able to install an AC battery, such as a Tesla Powerwall if you want a 10KW system in a single-phase home. An AC battery converts AC power received from a solar inverter to DC power for storage using an inverter. Energex considers the storage inverter as inverter capacity, despite it not affecting the grid. So, you will need to install a DC battery in this case. In addition to that, an AC battery will not be enough to support the additional power from a 10KW solar system.

Last Few Words

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It’s definitely possible to install a 10KW solar system on a single-phase but with export limitations. That is why it’s best that you speak to a professional solar systems advisor at Suntek Energy on what type of system is best for your home. You must make sure that you secure a system that works well while also provides you with the greatest value for money. With that said, a 10KW solar system with export limitation, if installed correctly, can be a much more affordable option than upgrading your home to a two or three-phase household. For information on solar power solutions in Australia, contact Suntek Energy !

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What Solar Power System Size Do I Need?

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What Solar Power System Size Do I Need?

The solar power system size is important to determine when seeking this solution for your home. Here’s what you must know about the subject.

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The solar power system size is important to determine when seeking this solution for your home. Well, there are some factors that you must consider regarding the size of solar solutions. In addition to that, you should also operate on the myth that you require only enough panels to cover your daytime usage. Many factors will affect how much power you consume on a given day, so it can vary significantly from one day to the other. Therefore, to make a decision that will benefit you in the long term, you need to understand what constitutes the size of the solar power system, and this short post will help with that.

The Most Common Solar Power System Size

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The most common size for solar power systems in Australia is the 6.6kW system. Even though this is about $2000 more expensive than the 3kW system, it’s a better option because it provides a lot more value for money. With only 38% more cost, you will be able to generate 120% more power.

Why You Need a 6.6kW Solar Power System

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A 6.6kW solar power system will provide you with an additional 3.3kW of power, which is equal to about 5000kW per year. If the feed-in tariff is taken at 14 cents, then you will see a return of $700 a year and over $2000 in 3 years.

Why Larger Solar Power Systems is the New Normal

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The 6.6kW solar power system size has soon become ideal because it provides adequate power while only being a little more expensive than the 3kW counterpart. However, an increase in the size of solar power systems has become the new normal. There are some reasons why some homeowners prefer to go with larger sizes. These include the following.
  • Homeowners are future-proofing the power systems for electric vehicles and batteries.
  • Retailers are allowing homes to increase the size of the solar power systems.
  • It does not cost a lot to install extra solar panels.

Your Phases Determine the Limit to the Size of the Solar Power System

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In the state of Queensland, Australia, the max size limit you can get for your solar power system is as follows.
Phases
Max Panels (kW)
Max Inverter (kW)
Export Limit (kW)
1 phase
13
10
5
2 phases
26.6
20
10
3 phases
39
30
15
The export limit must be considered when designing the system to create appropriate load shifting. In addition to that, the Clean Energy Council determines the max panels. That said, it can be oversized by an additional 33%.
There is no one solution that works in all cases when it comes to solar power system size. That is why every system installation should be made specifically to your home’s design and power consumption. That said, 6.6kW can provide the best value in most cases.
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