You mention that bifacial panels are more durable due to glass on both sides. However the study shows that they can be damaged more so than mono facial since the glass is less thick on the front.
While the front glass may be thinner, bifacial panels are engineered for durability, and reputable manufacturers rigorously test them for impact resistance. In fact, bifacial panels are designed to handle environmental stressors, and any additional risk is minimal when properly installed. The real-world benefits of bifacial technology-like increased energy yield-far outweigh these marginal concerns. This interpretation of durability should not overshadow their proven performance advantages.
This is a great question to ask your potential installer. If you like just jump on the website get 3 free quotes by entering your postcode specifics of your project and ask the installers about your specific situation. obligation free! www.solarchoice.net.au
What region are you located @muhammadfaisal-yj6wd? Be sure to check out this independent review for more www.solarchoice.net.au/products/inverters/Solis-Inverters-Review/
Hi Jeff 👋Thanks for the information bro ❤ I am Hasit from Sri Lanka and end of june I installed a solar system on my roof. It's a concrete slab ( 1200 square feet) The system is with Solis 20 kW inverter and jinko N type half-cut mono 590 W × 34 panels. I cost 2.75 million Rupees ( nearly 14 000 AUD ) The system is connected to the grid in the evening of 1st of July. So running nearly 30 days last month and It generated 2314 units 😊✌️ July was not a fully dry month here. When it's sunny, the system generates upto 106 units per day. Yesterday it was 105 units. I hope in the dry months the power generation will be more than 2500 units per month. 😎 I am very happy about that :)
Hi Hasit, Thanks for sharing your story. That sounds like a fantastic system you have installed. The generation figures sounds pretty good as well for a 20kW system! All the best!
@solar-choice Thanks bro ❤️🌸 It has generated 2402 units in august. Electricity company pays me 37 Rupees per unit, that I exported to the grid. Sun makes me happy in Sri Lanka 😸
Hey @house16internals - Trina Solar fell just outside our top list due to their ranking in our specific criteria. For what its worth we do believe that Trina are a reputable brand and have some good cost-effective solar panels on the Australian market. Check out our trina review here...
if the home consumption is more than the solar output, like 120%? does it take the remaining load (20%) from grid? or shifts to grid for whole load 120%?
Hey @adeelabbasi - The good news is the solution is smart enough to draw the first 100% from the solar inverter and only pull the remaining power required from the grid!
Hey @Tez have you had a chance to check out this article? www.solarchoice.net.au/heat-pumps/reviews/stiebel-eltron/ I hope it helps you make a great solar choice ;) - Cheers
Hey @ramair check out the price range in the comprehensive review here: www.solarchoice.net.au/products/panels/rec-review/#:~:text=COMPARE%20NOW-,How%20much%20do%20REC%20Solar%20Panels%20cost%3F,-Based%20on%20Solar
Thanks for Sharing your experience @Herbert. If you're able we would love to hear those reasons but no worries if you'd rather not share. It's good to keep a pulse on how people are feeling about the product and why. Cheers
Thank you very much, this was exactly what I was looking for to make the decision if it was worth it to get the bifacial. Appreciate the extra statistics as well!
Hey @MightyCats2011 It's best to contact your installer or GoodWe's technical support for further assistance. They can provide more detailed troubleshooting and ensure your system is operating efficiently. Some possibilities: The "Waiting PAC" message typically appears when the inverter is in a standby mode and not yet generating power. This can happen in a few scenarios: Insufficient Sunlight: The inverter may not be receiving enough solar energy to start up, especially in the early morning, late afternoon, or during overcast conditions. Grid Connection Issues: If there is a problem with the connection to the grid, the inverter might wait until the issue is resolved before it starts feeding power. System Check: The inverter may be conducting routine checks before initiating power generation to ensure everything is functioning correctly. If the message persists during optimal sunlight conditions, it could indicate a potential issue with the system. I recommend checking the following: Solar Panel Connections: Ensure that all panels are properly connected and there are no obstructions causing shading. Inverter Settings: Verify that the inverter settings match your local grid requirements. Sometimes, a quick reset or firmware update can resolve the issue.
Thanks for the video, very useful info. Interested in your thoughts on the Aiko Neostar. New to Australian market but been around for a while, excellent efficiency (not far off Maxeon levels but much cheaper), 25/30 yr warranty, tier 1 Bloomberg. An installer quoted this panel to me and I hadn’t heard of them until I did some googling.
Hi LawrenceKim, Good news we just published our independent review of Aiko. Video review coming too in the next few weeks! www.solarchoice.net.au/products/panels/aiko-solar-panels-review/
Hi @diana, It can be beneficial to go with the same brand but you can use various battery brands with your solar inverter system setup. So no it does not have to be exclusively Growatt. When choosing a battery, ensure it is compatible with your existing inverter and meets your energy storage needs. www.solarchoice.net.au/learn/calculators/battery-storage-product-lifespan-comparison-tool/ www.solarchoice.net.au/products/panels/best-solar-inverters/ www.solarchoice.net.au/blog/hybrid-inverters-battery-inverters-home-energy-storage/
Like a lot of electrical equipment I did notice the operating noise for the first month or so, but after 6 months I do no notice it at all. Not mentioned is that the stored hot water is mixed with cold water to output hot water at 50 degrees, so you actually get more hot water than the stated storage amount.
Thanks for weighing in, Gary! It's great to hear that the noise became less noticeable over time. We here many have the same experience. And you're spot on about the stored hot water - mixing with cold water to get 50 degrees output really does give you more usable hot water and makes the system more efficient overall.
You can learn more by visiting out Best Solar Panels Article on the solar choice website for a more in depth look: www.solarchoice.net.au/products/panels/10-best-solar-panels/
Hydrotherm getting a 4/5 for efficiency is fake news. iStore is more efficient and yet the rankings are lower. www.veu-registry.vic.gov.au/Public/ProductRegistrySearch.aspx You don't know what you're talking about
I understand your concerns about the efficiency ratings, and I want to clarify our approach. The Victoria Government's Heat Pump Registry can be a useful resource, but it tends to prioritise models with lower upfront costs, which doesn't always align with user experience or the broader picture of efficiency to consumers. We look to the Coefficient of Performance (COP) as our main metric for efficiency. The COP measures how much heating a heat pump provides compared to the energy it consumes. To ensure we’re comparing apples to apples, we estimate the COP at an ambient water temperature of 20 degrees Celsius, with a water inlet temperature of 15 degrees Celsius, and an target output temperature of 60 degrees Celsius. This approach helps us gauge how well a heat pump will perform under typical household conditions, offering a balanced view of efficiency. We’re always open to improving our methods and welcome any suggestions on how to better measure efficiency. If you have specific recommendations, we’d love to hear them. Thanks again for your input.
@@solar-choice You realise the government website does actually have COP? They state the average annual energy savings. It's a simple calculation to calculate COP from that. (1 / ( 1- annual energy %) You claim you're comparing COP with estimated figures. You've clearly just made up the numbers at whim.
It's important to note that the AS/NZS ISO 13256.1:2023 standard covers specific types of water-source heat pumps, but not all types. Different manufacturers test and rate their products under varying conditions, making direct comparisons challenging and sometimes leading to inconsistent COP (Coefficient of Performance) values. To address this, we estimate efficiency under standard conditions: 20°C ambient, 15°C water inlet, and 60°C output to reflect typical Australian residential conditions. This helps us provide consistent comparisons. If you have specific data or models to discuss, we’d love to hear from you! We're committed to providing the best info possible, and your input is valuable. Please share any specific data or models you have!
Hi Simon, The good news is we don't sell any solar panels so we are completely unbiased in all of our reviews. Not sure if I would wait for perovskite. Not sure if it will be commercially available in 1 year and there is a lot of savings to be made in the meantime!
Thanks. It was good to learn about some of the other brands. At my house & workplaces, We previously used Sanden, But we find Reclaim is better, for all the reasons you suggested, and we can program it more easily for the solar or boosting as necessary with guests etc. I would really like to see a much smaller HWS heat pump for low demand workplaces. Something with a refrigeration unit about the same size as a refrigerator, and having a tank size of about 50 L.
Thanks @guringai, really appreciate your feedback and it's great that we hit the mark by the sounds of your Reclaim Heat Pump experience. Great Idea! For a future video "Low Demand Heat Pumps". Most Heat Pumps are 150L+ but there are some smaller options available. You can now apply the solar choice score card to any heat pump you come across and it will help you make an informed decision. Again cheers for your feedback!
For centralised hot water in apartment buildings- Are there any commercial heat pumps available which are eligible for STC's or ESCs? It's potentially a big Market as strata buildings want to get off gas. Thanks!
I have a Growatt 12kw inverter, worst thing I ever bought. I'm at the point of dismantling the thing and purging all the Growatt controls to see if I can get it to actually work. Growatt tech support "worthless".
So sorry to here Wilgraham. Have you narrowed down the issue? Leave a review here: www.solarchoice.net.au/products/inverters/Growatt-Review/ and help others know what issues you've run into
If cost is not an issue and you prioritise efficiency,and a strong warranty, Sungrow single-phase inverters are a good choice. Sungrow offers slightly higher efficiency rates, a longer track record, and comprehensive warranty coverage. Additionally, their participation in independent testing (PV Evolution Labs) provides added assurance of their product quality and performance.
Sungrow inverters, such as the SG5KTL-MT, SG10KTL-MT, SG10KTL-M, and SG12KTL-M models, come with multiple MPPTs..... Double check the model you're looking at here www.solarchoice.net.au/products/inverters/Sungrow-review/
Tak a gdzie jest gwarancja ma inwerter huawei jest tylko wsparcie techniczne niema punktów serwisowych nie ma serwisantów jak ta firma działa w Polsce tragedia.
ak, rozumiem Twoje zaniepokojenie. Huawei jest jednak renomowaną firmą z długą historią i silną obecnością na rynku globalnym. Huawei oferuje pełną 10-letnią gwarancję na swoje produkty, która obejmuje zamienny produkt, logistykę oraz koszt wymiany. Gwarancja może być również przedłużona do 20 lat za dodatkową opłatą. Szczegółowe informacje na temat wsparcia technicznego i serwisów znajdziesz w naszej szczegółowej recenzji: www.solarchoice.net.au/products/inverters/huawei-solar-inverters-independent-review/ Huawei oferuje wsparcie techniczne, a także możliwość złożenia wniosku o usługę przez lokalnych dystrybutorów. Pomimo pewnych ograniczeń, takich jak instalacja w obszarach narażonych na słone bryzy, firma dąży do zapewnienia wysokiej jakości obsługi klientów i wsparcia serwisowego. Dziękuję za Twoją uwagę i mam nadzieję, że te informacje pomogą rozwiać Twoje wątpliwości.
According to the Longi website the Explorer is the basic model, whereas the Scientist is the slightly more efficient model, so think you've got that the wrong way round on your vid. Both are available all black.
Hi Mepjc, The Longi website unfortunately is reflective of what is available in the Australian market. We have consulted directly with Longi's Australian reps to work out what is being offered on the market here which reflects what we said in this review. It would be nice to see Longi put together an Australian website like some other brands have done to avoid this confusion in the future! Cheers SC
The Goodwe software is really bad, SEMS portal doesn’t look like it’s ever been updated. They seem to ignore customer complaints, the app gets 1.9 stars out of 5 on Apples App Store. If you’re data driven, avoid this one until they do better, hardware and software must work as well as each other and whilst the hardware is ok (it was get hot and could do with cooling) the softwares a real letdown
Great review, just wanted to share that my Growatt spf5000tl it has been working great for the past year. The only thing I have noticed is that the fan sound gets a bit loud under load, but it doesn't bother me at all.
Jinko Solar JKM465M-7RL3-TV 465W, Bifacial , vertical mount in the open with snow ,569 watts. Winter power is all that matters go vertical build a fence out of panels.
A Solar is a reliable and established choice with strong local support in Australia, making it a safe bet for your 7.5 kW immersible pump. Huasun offers advanced technology and higher efficiency, which might be better for specific conditions but could be less widely supported locally
