Good evening collective fount of knowledge!
I'm embarking on building a new home and am looking a solar options. I'll look at what's economical in relation to how much of the roof i'll cover with solar.
I'm looking on the various options, including "inline solar" vs traditional solar panels. While inline looks nice, I am wondering if there are any issues people can see/have experienced.
Any people around with this kind of product? Your view?
Thanks.
https://www.solarquotes.com.au/panels/roof-tiles/
made from monocrystalline solar cells, and produce about 30W each, so you’ll need 100 of them for a 3kW solar system.
And there’s the killer. Don’t know how old or new the article is…
Look up the current specs from Monier.
Regardless of the option you choose, I would go for a larger system to future proof adding a battery or electric vehicle in the next 5-10 years. It's a hell of a lot cheaper to install the panels now, rather than later.
That’s what I am planning… the question is the type.
go for the biggest system you can afford without breaking your bank
Bigger roof it is. ;)
Hijacking rather than new thread :D
Getting my first system in the next few months, researching now as house is near complete. Did quite a bit of research back in the day, but didn't proceed and things may have changed in the last 5-10 years…
Fronius seemed to be the best value as they're a high quality inverter, does that still hold true?
Things to look for? Ability to upgrade in future, swap the inverter, or panels. Add a battery etc.
Do panel brands really matter? Seems inverter is most important. LG top tier, but Janko etc. should do the job?
Anything in particular to look out for to ensure its battery or upgrade compatible?
Best to go on the cheap now and upgrade later when tech is better, or go all out now?
Looking at a 9.9kw (because 10+ you lose rebates?) Colorbond Roof, 3 phase power, and double story new build in South West Sydney NSW.
I would have done research and planning for solar before the interior lining goes up so you can rough-in the DC cables. Now theres a high chance you will end up having ugly conduit running up the external wall of your newly built home.
Fronius is still considered a premium brand of inverter. If your budget allows, and you are looking for a safe, future proof system with ability to easily connect battery storage and other devices have a look into the new SolarEdge Energy Hub.
It's important to note that integrated solar panels are usually around 5-10% less efficient at generating energy than traditional rooftop solar panels, because traditional rooftop panels have a gap between the panel and roof tiles which allows air to circulate, keeping the panels at a lower temperature and on the contrary, integrated panels don't have this ventilation and so are operating at higher temperature.
surely the inline solar would be a far more expensive option.