RJ Warren Solar and Electrical are here to help you find the perfect solar setup for your needs. Whether you’d like to stay connected to the grid, add battery storage for extra energy independence, or go fully off-grid, there’s an option that’ll suit you perfectly.
Each system is designed to help you save more while making the most of our sunny days. Let’s chat about which solar solution works best for you and get you started on your renewable energy journey!
Grid Connected Solar
- This is your standard solar system that runs electricity to your home or business and links to Ergon’s electrical grid.
- You get the stability of being on the grid so that nighttime use of power is fully available (except of course if there is a power outage).
- The system is linked into Ergon so that any additional power generated during our amazingly sunny days will feed back into the grid and supplement the power provided by the coal fuelled power stations, and potentially generate some additional money through Ergon’s ‘feed in tariff’.
- By maximising the amount you send back to the grid during the day, the energy you consume at night can often be paid for by the rebate you receive from Ergon. Free electricity!
Hybrid Solar
- This is the same as your Grid Connected Solar with the addition of batteries.
- Batteries will store power from the day to sustain your electricity needs at night and during inclement weather.
- A good design will also allow you to charge the battery during overcast days.
- This is a good option for:
- those conscious of their carbon footprint
- those subjected to high energy bills
- those affected by areas of grid instability
- This system will potentially generate some additional money through Ergon’s ‘feed in tariff’.
- You’ll still be linked to Ergon’s electrical grid, and if there is a power outage, the batteries might not work. (Depending on how the system is designed)
Off Grid Solar
- When you need reliability and autonomy in remote areas such as gas wells, cattle properties or on islands.
- If the expense of getting a grid connection outweighs the cost of an off-grid solar install.
- Using quality components ensures limited downtime and minimises failures.
- Integration of failsafe hardware, such as:
- Black start capabilities so the system automatically restarts when the sun comes up
- Generator input for low state of charge
- Generator changeover switch for emergency power – cover for the “oh crap” moment!