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Guide to Solar String Inverters, Micro Inverters and Power Optimisers

Solar energy doesn’t provide electricity in a format that can actually turn on your lights. This is where inverters step in. Think of them as a currency exchange for your power. You might have a roll of pound notes, but until you stop and exchange it for AUD, you can’t pay cash for Maccas on the drive home.

Do you live in one of the two million Australian homes that currently have solar panels on the roof? If you are, you are already enjoying benefits including reductions on your electricity bill, rebates, supplying clean, green energy to the grid and reducing your carbon footprint.

Solar installers who try to cut corners by avoiding stringent structural assessments risk the reputation of the entire industry – and can miss out on proving themselves in the tough commercial and industrial sector.

Buying a home solar power system can be a very exciting experience, but don’t get too carried away by advertising. Be sure to focus on the important aspects of your purchase as it’s a substantial investment and one you’ll be living with for a long time. The following are some buying solar tips on what to look for when purchasing a system.

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