Solar 101 - A Beginner's Guide To Solar In Australia - 2021 Edition

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  • Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024

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  • @jimaladin
    @jimaladin 3 года назад +32

    If I could I would give 2 thumbs up. One of the best videos I have seen to explain the basics to the public. I know most of it, but it was still nice to get confirmation of the general points to consider. Very open minded and clear

  • @davidb7576
    @davidb7576 2 года назад +1

    The most informative solar video I’ve ever watched

  • @angadsingh515
    @angadsingh515 2 года назад +1

    Echoing the comments earlier.
    I am about to install a solar for my new house and have a meeting with the provider in a few hours. I took screenshots of this video and it has just made everything so clear.
    Thank you so much for making this video.👍

  • @inodesnet
    @inodesnet 3 года назад +13

    Even more comprehensive that the previous editions. Great work as always.

  • @krgkrmb
    @krgkrmb 3 года назад

    Forget about the solar for a moment. This here is a proper tutorial on how to make a RUclips instructive video. This is absolutely well done. Clear, concise, knowledgeable, and comprehensive. No frills and no clutter of irrelevant personal anecdotes, no blaring stupid background music. Thank sir, and sunny greetings from Namibia.

  • @pangit9999
    @pangit9999 3 года назад +12

    Good comprehensive guide, thanks Finn!

  • @littleha21
    @littleha21 3 года назад +3

    Thank you for intro video, I have decided to change my quote for the 6.6kWh solar panels & 13kWh LG chem battery ($11770 after rebates) to 13.3kWh solar panels system without battery or whatever they can fit on the roof. I will do the battery in a few years.

  • @coreycarpenter2489
    @coreycarpenter2489 2 года назад

    Mate, you have likely saved me hours and hours of research and I am only half way through. Great vid so far.

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  2 года назад

      Glad to hear. That's exactly why we made this video!

  • @ArthurCowdery
    @ArthurCowdery 3 года назад

    I was learning all that I could from youtube videos just a couple of years old and so much has changed just in the last couple of years that it was a blessing to find your site and channel!

  • @sandysomu
    @sandysomu 2 года назад

    Great information Mate. 3 hours back I knew so little about solar systems now I am very comfortable talking to people about it. Thanks a ton

  • @gilbrook
    @gilbrook 3 года назад +3

    Thx Finn! I’m in Massachusetts, but your tips apply to me too. Lots of honest facts...

  • @holdenastra
    @holdenastra 3 года назад +5

    Thanks Finn for such a great video, such a wealth of information put into easy fun form that is so concise.

  • @ChrisLaNauze-Author
    @ChrisLaNauze-Author 3 года назад +1

    I bought the book of yours available on Amazon. It's a great read. Handy to show people when they just don't believe you, it's worth getting solar.

  • @brentmcknight5344
    @brentmcknight5344 3 года назад

    Great video. Love your candid attitude. Shows you understand people don’t have time for BS.

  • @kdkd693
    @kdkd693 3 года назад +1

    Great summary Finn. Plenty of good updates even for those of us who have had several solar systems

  • @rudders
    @rudders 3 года назад +3

    Great video. Thanks for the simple and direct advice.

  • @Rikimkigsck
    @Rikimkigsck 2 года назад

    Wow, I think this is the most well-made solar guide video I have ever seen. It would be nice to see a video about a utility-scale solar farm from you.

  • @paulh8179
    @paulh8179 3 года назад +4

    Nice work, well done Finn. A wealth of knowledge!

  • @nielsbouwhuis9881
    @nielsbouwhuis9881 2 года назад

    Awesome content! Look forward to the 2022 version

  • @strongestccp
    @strongestccp 2 года назад

    This was great, very comprehensive and surprisingly quite engaging for a long video!

  • @evokelabs
    @evokelabs 3 года назад +6

    This is very good information - thank you.

  • @javiergiraldez1647
    @javiergiraldez1647 3 года назад

    I shared in my network. Great work! Save me a lot to explain my neighbors how this works. I’m Electrical consultant. Not Selling, but explaining the right way. Thanks for your help uploading. Your credits are shared.

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад

      Thanks for the kind words, Javier

  • @Susieandchris
    @Susieandchris 3 года назад +1

    Excellent video and we used your company to pick our solar company . Very happy .waiting for you to say when to add a battery for average person

  • @77tuval
    @77tuval 3 года назад +3

    Really good info. I need to make a list of all the abbreviations.....

  • @Allanda1
    @Allanda1 3 года назад

    Hells bells this is the best solar guide I've ever seen! Thank you so much for putting together such a professional and relevant guide.

  • @oceanman3996
    @oceanman3996 3 года назад +4

    Thank you so much for your video.

  • @jmjalaron9763
    @jmjalaron9763 2 года назад

    Not an Aussie nor have I been to Australia, but nevertheless, this video is quite interesting and informative for me since I remotely work for a QLD-based solar company. Australians who are planning on installing solar at home should inquire on your website first otherwise it's not gonna be worth it for them once they've trusted the wrong sort of people.
    It's a shame we cannot give this video a 5-star rating it deserved!

  • @UnitGFC
    @UnitGFC 3 года назад

    Such a great video, I’m looking at getting solar and this is the best end to end guide on the Internet

  • @daviddimovski9595
    @daviddimovski9595 3 года назад +7

    Is it strange that im excited for this year's video.........im such a nerd lol

  • @raefhachache
    @raefhachache 2 года назад

    Great video . I love it. Great information. I recommend to make the RUclips video volume higher because the voice is lower compared to other RUclips videos

  • @rickyantonio7688
    @rickyantonio7688 2 года назад

    U Are top Gun..Thank U Sir..Most appreciated for your wealth of knowledge, time and effort..God Bless

  • @arangy1
    @arangy1 3 года назад +1

    thank you, top presentation. I love it. One thing I like to know which you did not explain, is the railing used. I know there are cheap ones and expensive ones, Maybe you can share what the expensive ones do that the cheap one cannot.

  • @fournwah
    @fournwah 3 года назад +4

    BRILLIANT. Thanks

  • @brettblackbird3259
    @brettblackbird3259 2 года назад

    Thanks for a great presentation....exactly the update I was looking for, since investing in Solar 4 yrs ago.

  • @hunkydory1862
    @hunkydory1862 2 года назад

    Great video! Very thorough. Thanks :)

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  2 года назад

      Glad you liked it - be sure to check out the latest 2022 edition here: ruclips.net/video/UzddltC5TyM/видео.html

  • @SoupaMario
    @SoupaMario 2 года назад

    Fellow gamer here, they made me watch this for training at my new job.

  • @nsinggih
    @nsinggih 2 года назад

    Brilliant! Very easy to understand. Thanks for doing this

  • @harolddickerson1881
    @harolddickerson1881 3 года назад

    Many thanks for your well explained video on solar power. I am in South Africa and although not all points are relative to us the basic information is very useful. Thanks once again.
    P.S. Your related videos are also most informative.

  • @banyantree8618
    @banyantree8618 3 года назад +2

    Gained at least three points here that has me holding off on the quote I have.

  • @spangas5799
    @spangas5799 3 года назад

    Fantastic video mate. Great information without any of the fluff.

  • @sophiag2348
    @sophiag2348 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video, I watched it from beginning to end and have learnt so much!! So glad that you've produced an unbiased review and source of information...there's so much dodgy info out there!

  • @brettweary8491
    @brettweary8491 3 года назад

    Absolutely Awesome Video Young Man

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад

      Thank you. Especially for calling me young!

  • @anthonydyer3939
    @anthonydyer3939 3 года назад

    Greetings from Scotland! Most of your remarks also apply to my country. However one difference regarding racking are in-roof systems. I use the GSE in roof-system that means the panels are flush with the roof tiles.
    It took a crew of three people 2 days (60 man hours) to install 28 panels acrosss two roof planes. So I don’t know how long a racking system takes compared to this.
    The main concern in Australia I guess will relate to panel temperature, and there certainly is less air circulation under the panels with in roof systems. However GSE also includes a ducted ventilation option that addresses this (includes options to duct heated air back to atmosphere, or into your house via a heat pump).
    I think I roof panels look very smart compared to on roof options. It’s worth a look.

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад

      It generally takes a day to properly install 20x330W panels on an Australian roof with racking.

  • @tonylawrence9157
    @tonylawrence9157 2 года назад

    Just as I, for lack of a better source of information, I was drawing diagrams and designing a solar power system which would help me to understand the essentials, I found you on the You-Tube. I have ordered your book from Amazon, and will continue to watch your postings on the You Tube. I have much to ask you and will be in
    contact soon. Finn Peacock, you are irreplaceable.
    Tony Lawrence, Subscriber from Adelaide.

  • @brunocanassa9875
    @brunocanassa9875 3 года назад

    Great Content! Keep up with the good work mate !

  • @JL-ij2xc
    @JL-ij2xc 3 года назад +1

    Hello Solarquotes,
    I have just finished watching your solar 101 and it is very good, thank you very much.
    One thing that was not mentioned was roof loading due to application of solar panels on the roof. Do you have a rule of thumb you use for roof loading?
    How many pounds per square foot or how many kilos per square meter would you recommend a roof be certified to in order to adequately support solar panels?
    Thank you for any input you may have. I'm just looking for an estimate so I can plan my roof structure before I go any further.
    Cheers, John L. in Fairlawn, Virginia, USA

  • @jaikrishnansathish2156
    @jaikrishnansathish2156 2 года назад

    All the best informations are in this single video. 👍

  • @BrunoCeT
    @BrunoCeT 3 года назад

    Hi Finn, congratulations! You did a excellent job explaining everything about solar energy in Australia at 2021. I used to work in a kind of solar energy company in Brazil. There are a lot of differences between both countries, but it is a subject that I'd like to understand more. Therefore, if you sell or recommend any course or something like that about the technical process of installation of panels/inverters, I'd love to know.

  • @alfalders3020
    @alfalders3020 2 года назад

    Excellent. Thank you very much ✅

  • @yasinnabi
    @yasinnabi 2 года назад +1

    You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you. --Maya Angelou[][]][

  • @utdominator
    @utdominator 3 года назад

    This video is solid gold!!

  • @184msreidy
    @184msreidy 3 года назад

    Just emailed asking to start getting some quotes together. Thanks Fin for all the information

  • @danielboston8806
    @danielboston8806 3 года назад

    In the US to finance Solar and have a generator power a 12 kW home is about 50 grand maybe even 60…And that’s with a 1.49 APR

  • @theyetiinoz1478
    @theyetiinoz1478 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic video Finn! One unanswered question that confuses many- should we fit bigger systems than 6.6kW if export is limited to 5kW?

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад +3

      Short answer: most people with a reasonable FiT and reasonable self-consumption will be better off with more panels - even if they are export limited. An 8kW inverter, 13 kW of panels and a 5 kW export limit is a common configuration. Remember that 6.6 kW pf panels will not max out a 5 kW inverter very often. In the morning and late afternoon, in winter, and on overcast days, your panels will be producing much less than 5 kW. Also - every extra kilowatt you add is cheaper per kW than the first few kilowatts (thanks to the rebate being per-panel - and the installers already being on your roof). So if you add more panels, you'll get more energy more often for both self-consumption and exports. I'm working on adding export limiting to the calculator soon so you can quantify the extra savings vs extra spend.

  • @AIforlyfe
    @AIforlyfe 2 года назад

    So good mate thanks

  • @waynelee1247
    @waynelee1247 3 года назад

    Excellent video Finn. Thank you! :)

  • @ethelbrodnax585
    @ethelbrodnax585 3 года назад

    Very very thorough! Thank you 🙂!

  • @lvldarwin
    @lvldarwin 2 года назад

    Legend bro.

  • @ciaranwatt5490
    @ciaranwatt5490 2 года назад

    A great video. What about shade at start of day?

  • @norbsy
    @norbsy 3 года назад

    Great information Finn. Thank you.
    One thing that is driving me mad is grid voltages. Due to many solar installations locally, my grid voltage can get as high as 258V, meaning the inverter shuts down. I expect this is one of the reasons why the SA gov put in the big red button. But even on days it doesnt hit the cut off, my 5.5kW system will be bouncing around, beneath 4kW, which is a massive loss on my feed in. Will make my 6 year pay off blow out by a few years I expect.

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад

      Hey Todd, Have you had the installer look over your monitoring data to diagnose the exact issue? You should be able to improve things.

    • @norbsy
      @norbsy 3 года назад

      @@SolarQuotes Had a couple of people look into it. There is nothing they can really do about the grid voltage though.
      Once the grid hits 256V the inverters stops. But before that it throttles.

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад

      @@norbsy have you complained to your DNSP? They have to provide oltage within spec. They can tap your transformer down.

    • @norbsy
      @norbsy 3 года назад

      @@SolarQuotes they have done it once already and don't want to do it again.
      I will ask though.

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад

      @@norbsy I have an Edge Electrons voltage regulator. Works well but Costs about $1000 installed

  • @originalmorrisps4302
    @originalmorrisps4302 3 года назад

    Just had a man come around and quote Trina solar panels for my home. Deal seems to good to be true so my guess is that something is Suss.

  • @rajeevgaur5832
    @rajeevgaur5832 3 года назад

    thanks for sharing

  • @leoladystewart8613
    @leoladystewart8613 2 года назад

    Thank you for the video, but what about off grid solar? How much do they cost approximately.

  • @Schopenhauerscn
    @Schopenhauerscn 2 года назад

    Brilliant! Thank you.

  •  3 года назад +1

    Hi Finn, thanks for your great videos. What is your general opinion about Sungrow inverters, and what makes an inverter better. expl: What makes Fronius better than Sungrow ?

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад +1

      IMHO Sungrow are the best budget inverter around. And now they are compatible with Solar Analytics without requiring SA hardware, it’s hard to justify paying extra for Fronius + Fronius Smart Meter.

  • @peterkennedy2331
    @peterkennedy2331 3 года назад

    Hi Finn, I have received a quote from a Solar Company in Victoria. The Solar Panels they are offerring are: Talesun (370W) Panels and a Growatt MIN 5000TL-X Inverter. I couldn't see these brands in your video. Have you heard of them? If so, can you you provide your opinion please.

  • @marky9810
    @marky9810 3 года назад +1

    Thank you

  • @megakompiuteriai
    @megakompiuteriai 2 года назад

    Super video

  • @christianschiemann6664
    @christianschiemann6664 3 года назад

    Hi Finn, excellent video. With regards to the shutdown, I assume that will only affect the feed-in, not the self consumption?

  • @The.2.Minute-Man
    @The.2.Minute-Man 3 года назад

    Great info im looking at buying an off grid cabin with 12 solar panels, with a 11.04kW battery north facing only thing is There is no mains electric hooked up
    if the Battery fails do i still have power with the solar panels. p.s liked

  • @ashanmendis8091
    @ashanmendis8091 3 года назад

    When you have a remote shutdown
    Does it mean that you will have electricity from the grid
    But no electricity generated from the roof solar system
    If one has a Battery system can then the owner switch a Hypothetical " off Grid"' button to stop grid energy and just run on the solar and battery and not export

  • @robinthomas1421
    @robinthomas1421 3 года назад

    Great video, thanks.

  • @jnicolettebailey
    @jnicolettebailey 2 года назад

    In South Africa our government does not support or offer rebates on Solar. The prefer coal as many corrupt officials are benefiting from coal contracts. Our min of Mineral Energies are blocking solar at every opportunity

  • @boralon7679
    @boralon7679 3 года назад

    Finn is the best.

  • @farlinkasari4540
    @farlinkasari4540 3 года назад

    Hi, I am very new in this area of topic. I am wondering how solar sponge tariff actually works. The available explanation was not really clear to me. Do you mind explain it? Also, I wonder which household will get this tariff, is it specific for solar household or can also for non-solar household? thank you.

  • @samalj313
    @samalj313 2 года назад

    If you're watching from the northern hemisphere north means south...

  • @lee3152
    @lee3152 2 года назад

    How would you rate Solis 5.0 Invertor & the 440w Leapton panels

  • @steveewen5438
    @steveewen5438 3 года назад

    Leapton panels do they rate, Sunterra Solar keep pushing them on FB?

  • @lunch2102
    @lunch2102 3 года назад

    Basically a 25 minute ad for SolarQuotes

    • @davidjulian8536
      @davidjulian8536 2 года назад

      Bit like saying your comment is a 7 word ad for you.

    • @lunch2102
      @lunch2102 2 года назад

      good one, David .. 🤡

  • @lewiskwan1226
    @lewiskwan1226 3 года назад

    Is risen solar panels good ?

  • @tonykflai
    @tonykflai 2 года назад

    What’s your thoughts on m square panels?

  • @ghimiresuraj2994
    @ghimiresuraj2994 3 года назад

    I can't see the payback period for Canberra in 17:12 min

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад

      Oops, we left out the capital that is the capital. Payback in Canberra is typically 4 years.

  • @fernandopena3531
    @fernandopena3531 3 года назад

    Hi, would you recommend Clipsal Power tag for energy monitoring?

  • @JungleJargon
    @JungleJargon 3 года назад

    The grid should be able shut down their inputs on their end.

  • @yyoldiesong3576
    @yyoldiesong3576 3 года назад

    Can compare Trina and longi, which one is the best quality products? Thank s

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад +1

      I'd expect any difference in performance or longevity between the two to be totally marginal :)

  • @HSMET2023
    @HSMET2023 2 года назад

    What about the new inverter Growatt.

  • @jeremywong9513
    @jeremywong9513 3 года назад +1

    Is this great. Thanks Finn. I'm in the process of getting a quote through a local supplier. There is so much differing opinions on what are good brand inverters and panels.
    I was quoted for a Goodwe 5kw inverter with Solahart 345w panels. I thoughts? I'm not familiar with Goodwe.

  • @TheWisemanExperience
    @TheWisemanExperience 2 года назад

    Is there a system that can be temporarily installed and relocated for renters?

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  2 года назад

      Great question. Not really. I think the ultimate solution for renters will be a easily movable battery combined with a 'solar sponge' electricity tariff which gives very cheap electricity during the day. Then they can charge up on very cheap electricity to use in the peak periods. This will become viable as solar penetration increases and battery prices decrease. South Australia already has a solar sponge tariff with about 30% of homes having solar panels.

  • @davidvanniekerk356
    @davidvanniekerk356 3 года назад

    Dankie/ Thx Ossie 4 this educational video. In SA (South Africa) we have a lot of Blacks Outs. That means, before some one get funny ideas, that our power is cut of. We R all in the DARK! (Black, White and all colors in between) Keine Elektrizitat/ Non Electricite!
    There is some plans in Parliament so that households can sell power to the Government. BUT Economist R all so warning that THIS Government may tax us on the amount or number of Solar panels on your roof too!
    Ich, mich und meinself, I use a 1kW inverter and connect to the car battery until there is power again. Went the power go out, we have break-ins like mad. Shops and house are looted and stollen form(and ppl die)....Thx again from Africa.

  • @homemedia6317
    @homemedia6317 3 года назад

    Thank you to your videos and website! Do you know if OSDA is a reliable solar panel manufacturer? Got a good offer on their OSDA Halfcell Monocrystalline 440 WP (with 12 years replacement warranty). Kindly advise. Many thanks!

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад

      I have not heard of OSDA - sorry

  • @greg6229
    @greg6229 3 года назад

    HI Fin. I had my system installed almost a year ago on the back of a quote from your website. I didnt think about analytics too much at the time. I have a SolarEdge inverter. What would you recommend to be the best option for detailed usage analysis for my system?

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад

      Solar Analytics is still the gold standard in my opinion, but the SolarEdge consumption monitor is also good :)

  • @jshanaa
    @jshanaa 3 года назад

    What about kaco inverter?

  • @Superherohands
    @Superherohands 3 года назад

    I am planning to get solar installed
    The suppler offered Risen Solar technology -Jager plus
    Are they good choice ?

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад

      Risen are a reputable brand in our view

  • @eaglebear5084
    @eaglebear5084 3 года назад

    G'Day Fin, can/do the power companies turn back on the remote switch when they are ready? Or does the owner do it? If the owner does it, how and when do they know when to turn the remote switch back on?

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад +1

      Your local network will switch the solar back on.

  • @mimidlachhab6404
    @mimidlachhab6404 3 года назад

    Hi
    I am wondering if we can use a solar system without batteries. Thank you for your feedback.

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад

      Hi Mimid - can you elaborate on what you're looking to do?

  • @snsesifushreder1148
    @snsesifushreder1148 3 года назад

    F.P., Is it true that even the best quality panels only last about on average 3,500 days (9 years & 7 months), and pretty much every 10 years all the panels on the roof have to be fully replaced...?

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад

      no that is not true

    • @snsesifushreder1148
      @snsesifushreder1148 3 года назад

      @@SolarQuotes oh really, ok thanks. it was on a ABC TV news segment, was very surprised, they show how a recycling plant just keeps getting these panels and the staff have to break it down to small parts, was very surprised

  • @sandeepkanase4003
    @sandeepkanase4003 3 года назад

    Hi there, could you please comment on Growatt inverter as well. Is it a reliable one?

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад +2

      Bear in mind Growatts are one of the cheapest inverters you can buy in Australia. Having said that they are much more reliable than they used to be. The biggest issue with them at the moment is their Australian support is pretty woeful from what installers tell me.

  • @BeeFFieXL
    @BeeFFieXL 3 года назад

    Is Australia really upside down? Cause I though panels had to be facing south for the best results. Or is this different in Australia compared to EU.

    • @RickinICT
      @RickinICT 3 года назад +2

      Think about it… EU is north of the Equator, Australia is south. The sun is highest overhead between the tropics on either side of the equator, depending on time of year. Any panels in the Northern Hemisphere will get maximum year-round exposure pointed south towards the equator, and any in the Southern Hemisphere will get maximum exposure pointed north.

    • @BeeFFieXL
      @BeeFFieXL 3 года назад

      Makes sense when you think about it 😅

  • @steveewen5438
    @steveewen5438 3 года назад

    Hey Finn, wha's your opinion on these All-In-One battery plus inverter options on the market? Talked to some sales consultants saying keep away from these chinese put togetther crap??

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад

      The concept of an all-in-one battery/solar inverter is a good one. But that category contains some really cheap options that I'd not have on my home. Good all-in-ones include Sonnen, Redback, Soltaro, Senec, Fimer, Q-Cells

    • @steveewen5438
      @steveewen5438 3 года назад

      @@SolarQuotes Soltaro chinese made worth considering? Im about to install everything for the first time and would really like a battery. Soltaro AIO2 in Perth on special looks like my cheapest option for 7.4 kw panels + Soltaro AIO2 + 10kwh battery $11000 installed

    • @SolarQuotes
      @SolarQuotes  3 года назад

      @@steveewen5438 I've never tested one personally but - on paper they look good. Most importsant thing will be install, configuration and support from a good, local installer/retaler.

  • @JungleJargon
    @JungleJargon 3 года назад

    Nice karate chop you have there... New Zealanders might think that is pretty funny, I don't know.