For a grid connected solar power system to operate safely and efficiently it requires much more than just solar panels. At Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions we only install the highest quality materials which not only meet but exceed the applicable Australian Standards.
Solar Panels
The solar panels that you choose are going to need to operate for many years to come in a very harsh environment, so it is important that they are a quality unit that will provide many years of trouble free service. Make sure that you know the ins & outs of solar panels by learning some helpful tips here. At Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions we use and recommend the following products;
Sanyo’s HIT solar panels are leaders in sunlight conversion efficiency and are the panel of choice for any quality grid connect solar power system. Using proprietary technology Sanyo has developed solar cells that are a hybrid between mono crystalline and amorphous cells. Highlighting the benefits of both technologies Sanyo has developed the HIT cell, which not only produces 210W from the area of an average 170W panel, but will also output around 10% more power on a hot summers day than a mono crystalline panel. This means more power being produced for your dollar.
Sanyo silicone wafers inside HIT solar panels are made in California, the panels are then assembled in Japan in an ISO9001 (quality), ISO14001 (environment) & ISO18001(safety) certified factory.
Sanyo provides a 5 year product workmanship and 25 year power output warranty on all panels.
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View Sanyo solar panel data sheet
These days there are many different makes of solar panels to choose from, with most of them offering a 25 year warranty. A warranty that covers such a length of time is only as good as the manufacturer backing the product, with Sharp’s long history you can be confident they will still be around in another 25 years standing behind their products. For a custom quotation with Sharp solar panels, please contact us by clicking here.
High quality Trina Solar PV modules provide clean and reliable solar electric power to on-grid and off-grid residential, commercial, industrial and utility scale applications around the world. Trina Solar is committed to improving the competitiveness and efficiency of solar energy and developing a sustainable PV industry.
You can see for yourself how Trina solar panels are performing under the Australian sun by visiting the Desert Knowledge Solar Center website. This is a Federal Government initiative and a showcase of solar technologies with real time information on the performance of many different solar technologies, including the Trina 175W mono crystalline panels as used by Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions. The Trina solar panels are used on arrays 1 and 13, check their performance out for yourself.
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Backed by over a decade of Electronic Manufacturing experience, Solarfun is committed to maintaining quality of the highest standard. All Solarfun modules are manufactured in a ISO9001 certified facility, ensuring the highest levels of excellence in the industry. For a custom quotation using Solarfun solar panels please leave your details by clicking here.
The inverter is the control centre of your solar power system. It monitors the 240V power supply from the street and your DC power being produced from the solar panels, then converts this DC voltage from your panels into the AC voltage used to power your home and feed back into the grid. At Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions we recommend the use of the following brands;
For over 60 years the name Fronius has stood for intensive research and the constant search for new, innovative solutions. Manufactured in Europe Fronius inverters are of the highest quality and come complete with very informative interactive displays. Fronius inverters have a 5 year warranty, with the option to extend the warranty to 10 years. Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions is also a recognised Fronius service partner, this means that should you ever have an issue with your Fronius inverter, we can have it repaired for you immediately as we have a full range of Fronius spares on hand at all times.
SMA Technologie AG was founded as an independent company out of Kassel’s University in 1981 with the vision to develop and produce intelligent computer-based control systems for decentralized energy supply. This vision has resulted in sophisticated products that are fail safe and extremely reliable.
The Canadian based company Xantrex produces high performance inverters that make grid interactive installations easier and more cost effective. The Xantrex GT series high performance PV string inverters as used by Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions offer high efficiency, lower installed cost, improved aesthetics and high reliability. Xantrex inverters are high quality products that offer the best price/performance ratio on the market.
View Xantrex GT inverter data sheet
Framing Systems
Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions uses and recommends the use of SunLock solar panel mounting systems. Sunlock is an Australian designed and manufactured solar panel mounting system, made entirely from aluminium and stainless steel. SunLock framing is suitable for long-term installation in all environments, it is also backed by a 10 year warranty and is fully compliant with the Australian/New Zealand standard on wind actions AS/NZS1170.2, making it suitable for a wide variety of building types and climatic zones.
SunLock Features
- Aluminium 6106T6 extrusion made from 100% recyclable material
- Building height up to 200m
- Roof slope range 10° to 65°
- Static load capacity from 20 to 1800N
- Optional tilt legs for greater solar efficiency
- Corrosion resistant, providing low maintenance and extended product life cycle.
- Installation site: residential, commercial, remote area and marine applications
- Complies with Australian/New Zealand Standard on wind actions, AS/NZS 1172.2:2002
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