4 Tips to Get More Out of Your Solar Panels: Mandurah Expert Advice

When they think about solar power, Rockingham residents may be unaware that it’s possible to get more efficient performance from solar power systems. A solar power installation needs some advance planning and generating your own power can be less expensive than you may think. Recouping your outlay costs can be achieved far more quickly if you follow these four simple tips to get more efficiency.

1. Don’t Use as Much Electricity

When you install a PV system, you start to become acutely aware of how much power you actually use. Many residents are shocked at the amount of electricity that they waste in their homes on a daily basis. The less electricity you use, the less likely you are to need any power from the local grid. This will reduce your costs and keep more money in your pocket. It’s easy to reduce your electricity needs with a little forethought and some smarter purchasing decisions. Always look for energy efficient options; they may cost more to purchase initially, but they use less power, and they often last longer than a traditional alternative.

2. Always Choose LED Light Bulbs

This follows on from the last point, but a typical Australian home will go through a number of light bulbs every year, so it’s worth covering in more detail. An LED light bulb will use far less power compared to an incandescent bulb. In a traditional light bulb, almost 90% of the generated power is wasted as heat because the technology is based on heating up a filament. An LED bulb works very differently, and it only needs around 10% of the power used by a traditional bulb. This may seem trivial, but if you add up every bulb in your home and extrapolate that energy use over an entire year, it can add up to a hefty chunk of your power bills.

3. Don’t Use the Standby Mode

Many of our modern electrical devices use a standby mode to allow to turn on the equipment quickly. Some of the most common examples of this, include computers, sound systems, TV’s, BluRay and DVD players, WiFi routers and games consoles. All of these devices are consuming electricity when they are not being used. In the past, it was common for people to go around the home and turn off everything before retiring to bed. This would be a good habit to foster because when you add up the electricity consumption from several items in standby mode, it can really add up to a significant amount.

4. Use Power Intensive Devices During the Day

A solar power system collects its energy from the sun and during the day is when it gets that energy. So, it makes good sense to use any power intensive device during the day rather than draining your battery storage at night. Devices, such as dishwashers, washing machines, kitchen stoves, and tumble driers, should all be used during the day whenever it’s possible to do so.

If they are thinking about solar panels Mandurah based residents should get in touch with us here at iBreeze for expert advice.

If they are searching for solar panels Mandurah based residents should contact us at iBreeze. We provide a number of useful services to install, service and repair solar panels.