Two astronauts from the US took six hours to install a new solar panel on the International Space Station earlier in the year.The panel, which cost $300 million United States dollars, was installed to boost the energy capacity of the Space Station so that the number of resident astronauts could be increased from 3 to 6. Thankfully, solar power for more down-to-earth projects doesn’t cost that much !
From exploring new frontiers in the universe to heating and powering ordinary homes, solar power is a rapidly expanding industry. Whatever the size of the solar system, from a home system to a multi-million dollar project, the same consideration should be given to quality and installation.A poor quality product will clearly not perform well and could also be dangerous.
Some people opt to install cheap solar panels, which is far from ideal. Like any investment, it’s always best to consult experts and follow established guidelines to ensure optimum results.
There has been a flood of lower-cost solar panels into the market, which have come mainly from the East.Some of the cheap, imported panels are self-certified which gives them a sense of authenticity (unfounded of course), and this is cause for concern in some countries, including Australia. A ‘CE’ mark from Europe is meaningless in Australia, is not an independent certification and is worthless.
Faulty panels are unreliable, leaving consumers with no way of getting back to the supplier.As is the case with any electrical system and connections, there is the risk of fire. The solar panels themselves won’t combust spontaneously but faulty wiring to the system or damage to the electrical components could pose a fire risk.
In order to minimise risk, it's always best to select a supplier based on reputation, certification and experience in solar power installations. A list of solar panel models that meet Australian standards is available from the Business Council on Sustainable Energy.
According to Perth solar power company, Solar my World, people looking to install solar systems should weigh up all options before making any investment.As a result of the growth in the solar industry, there have been a huge number of new installers in the industry and lots of inferior products on the market.It's is always advisable to use a contractor who has experience and expertise in solar systems in order to get the best performance and enhanced safety over a sustained period of time.”
Solar my World was recently appointed an official supplier for one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies, Conergy.Solar My World supplies and installs German-engineering solar hot water and solar power systems which are manufactured in Conergy's facility in Frankfurt, Germany, which is the most modern of its kind in the world.Conergy solar systems are well-priced and comprehensively tested to ensure they meet superior quailty and performance standards, and offer these advantages :
*Made in Germany
* Innovative cell design
*Low performance tolerance, plus/minus three percent
• Up to 25 year warranty
• 4mm thick low reflection solar glass (other panels are generally 3mm)
• IEC Salt mist test certified
• Specially developed frame
* Superior corrosion protection
* Superior quality finish
From space walkers to the man walking his dog, everyone and anyone who is concerned about the environment can take the power of solar energy into their own hands.
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