Photovoltaic Cells

Photovoltaic cells convert sunlight into electrical energy. Panels are placed on the roof of the home and collect solar energy and convert it into DC power. This power runs through an inverter and is converted to normal AC power. The most commonly used PV system sends the power collected directly back into the mains power grid so that no storage system is required within the home (eg no batteries are needed).

If a client elects to have this system then they will also require a bi-directional power meter which calculates how much electricity the house has created and deducts this from the electricity that the home has used from the mains power grid. This needs to be stated at prestart when we complete the electricity account forms with them.

We can only use this mains connection if the clients have a system of at least 1000 watts in size. The system we are proposing is 1075 watts so it qualifies for the electricity buyback scheme from the electricity suppliers (eg Western Power / Synergy). Note:1075 watts will not be sufficient power to make a home self sufficient for its electricity usage.

Currently the government offers RECS to a total of $8000 for any PV system over 1000 watts. Systems larger than 1000 watts don’t attract any additional RECS. The value of the RECS changes on a daily basis and this is only an indication of their current worth.

PV systems for our clients will be designed and specified by our structured cabling suppliers (north and south) and any upgrades etc will be discussed at the clients normal Futurelink meeting prior to pre-start.

We will be using Sunny Boy SB 1100 inverter couple to the Sunpower Monocrystalline Panels.

NOTE: All rebates for Photovoltaic Cells are means tested. Please refer to the current guidelines.