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This is the REC Alpha; REC's multiple award-winning family of trailblazing solar panels, empowering you to take full advantage of solar energy. Packing in cutting-edge technologies to deliver higher power density, stunning aesthetics, and minimal environmental impact – all with the renowned reliability of REC.
• Increased number of wires greatly improves flow of electricity current
• Eliminating invasive soldering removes risk of cell damage or microcracks for long-lasting high performance.
• Stylish looks thanks to thin, barely-visible wires and uniformly black-colored cells
• Full-black variant design masterpiece and the most elegant feature for your home
• Solder-free cells
25-year product warranty and
25-year performance warranty
REC Alpha Series Panels' environmentally-friendly manufacturing drastically reduces carbon footprint
Q Cells developed Q.ANTUM DUO Z Technology to maximize the efficiency of conventional solar panels. Q Cells guarantee high performances under real conditions, in winter or summer and under clear or cloudy skies. Solar panels with the Q.ANTUM DUO Z Technology with zero gap cell layout boosts module efficiency up to 21.1%.
• The most thorough testing programme in the industry
• Innovative all-weather technology
• Enduring high performance
• Extreme weather rating
• A reliable investment
25-year product warranty and
25-year linear performance warranty
Q CELLS is recognised and renowned across the global PV industry as a brand with a superior level of quality.
SolarEdge invented the power optimizer which revolutionized the way power is harvested and managed in a solar system.
A SolarEdge system consists of power optimizers, inverters and a monitoring platform.
Recently, SolarEdge has expanded its portfolio to include panels, batteries, e-mobility, critical power and automation machines. This makes SolarEdge one of the largest diversified solar technology companies in the world.
Power Optimiser
PV Power optimisation at the module-levelPanel level optimisation is essential because it maximises output from every optimised panel in the solar system.
Power optimizers mitigate against poor solar panel performance caused by thermal mismatch, soiling, manufacturing tolerance, different panel orientations and partial shading.
Furthermore, the power optimisers monitor the performance of each panel and communicate performance data to the SolarEdge monitoring portal for enhanced, panel-level performance monitoring
Each power optimiser is equipped with the unique SafeDC™ feature which automatically shuts down panels' DC voltage whenever the inverter or grid power is shut down.
In summary, the power optimiser gives you the power to do more with your solar energy.
- Specifically designed to work for SolarEdge inverters
- Up to 25% more energy
- Superior efficiency (99.5%)
- Mitigates all types of modules mismatch-loss, from manufacturing tolerance to partial shading
- Flexible system design for maximum space utiliation
- Fast installation with a single bolt
- Next generation maintenance with module level monitoring
- Module-level voltage shutdown for installer and firefighter safety
SolarEdge invented the power optimizer which revolutionized the way power is harvested and managed in a solar system.
Three Phase Inverter
Optimised installation with HD wave technology.A battery ready hybrid that allows direct connection of multiple SolarEdge Batteries.
The new residential three-phase inverter features new technology that allows the same superior design freedoms that is a hallmark of SolarEdge’s inverter technology.
- Specifically designed to work with power optimisers
- Superior efficiency
- Excellent reliability with standard 12-year warranty (extendable to 20 or 25 years)
- Small, lightweight and easy to install
- Includes RS485 and optional Type 2 DC & AC surge protection (for selected commercial models)
- Integrated DC Safety Unit (with safety switch for DC disconnect)
- Internet connection through Ethernet or Wi-Fi connectivity
- IP65 – suitable for outdoor and indoor installations
Single Phase Inverter
Optimised installation with HD wave technology.The SolarEdge single-phase inverters with HD wave technology is a multi award-winning product.
It is the latest generation of single-phase inverters achieving record-breaking 99% efficiency. This means more energy production for greater energy savings.
It comes with a market-leading warranty of 12 years which is also extendable to 25 years.
- Specifically designed to work with power optimisers
- Quick and easy inverter commissioning directly from a smartphone using the SolarEdge SetApp
- Record-breaking efficiency
- Extremely lightweight, small and easy to install
- High reliability
- Built-in module-level monitoring
- Outdoor and indoor installation
- Fixed voltage inverter for longer strings
- Advanced safety features- integrated arc fault protection
- Module-level voltage shutdown for installer and firefighter safety
- Optional: Faster installations with built-in smart energy metering (1% accuracy)
While there are a number of inverters on the market, E-Smart Solar will only ever use inverters that comply with Australian Standard AS4777.
Most preferrred inverter brand in the world
SMA offers multi-award winning inverter design with quality European components. Their 5 year manufacturers warranty can be extended to an optional 25 years- Not only do they have a head Office in Ryde, Sydney, but they are the market leader for inverter. With over 30 years in the industry, these German-manufactured inverters are here to stay.
Optimised energy management
Fronius offers extended warranties (of up to 20 years) with award-winning design, and are reliable and efficient in Australian conditions- Fronius have stood the test of time – they’re a European brand that has been around since 1945. Their technology is competitive with SMA, and their inverters interact beautifully with all range of solar systems.
Your inverter is the heart and brain of your solar system. It converts the direct current (DC) generated by your solar panels to alternating current (AC).
A microinverter, such as the Enphase Microinverter, is a small inverter designed to suit each individual solar panel on your roof. When the solar panels capture the sun’s rays, it’s your microinverter that converts those rays into electricity.
Want to make the most of your Blue Mountains sunshine?
There are a variety of microinverters on the market, however the Enphase Microinverter offers a number of unique advantages. We have clients all over the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury who have chosen the Enphase technology for the benefits it offers over traditional inverters.One of the most significant of these is that it provides your system with stability and reliability by enabling each of your panels to work independently. This means that if the performance of one panel is compromised, the rest of the system will still continue to work to capacity.
This is different to a traditional string inverter. As the name implies, a string inverter treats a group of panels as if it were one large panel strung together. The downside of a string inverter is that your solar system will always perform at the strength of the worst performing panel. This means that any problems with one or two of panels cause poor performance across the entire string.
And these problems don’t need to be complex – they’re often as simple as shade, bird droppings, dust, shadows from chimneys or other structures, and even power lines – and all in abundance in the Blue Mountains! But they can have a large impact. It’s not only the affected panel that suffers an output loss – it’s all of the panels in that string. The result? Your panels just aren’t working at capacity.
But with the Enphase Microinverter, the majority of your system will remain operational in the unlikely event that something does go wrong with one panel or microinverter.
- Reduced maintenance and repair costs. The Enphase Microinverter is easier to fix than a string inverter. As it enables each panel to work independently, it’s simpler to identify any performance failure. This is unlike a traditional inverter, where problems can be more difficult to diagnose and repair.
- Increased performance = lower electricity bills. While traditional inverters operate at the level of the lowest performing panel, the fact that Enphase Microinverters ensure each panel performs independently means that your energy production will be far higher, reducing your reliance on grid electricity. It’s said that, even with no shade, a microinverter will outperform a traditional inverter system by 20%.
- Faster return on investment. Building on the increased performance outlined above, having your system always working at maximum efficiency means that you’ll enjoy more power and less bill shock.
- Design flexibility Design of your panel array is key to the performance of your system. We take a number of factors into account, including:
Building orientation and size
Roof angles
Surrounding structures
How much electricity you use, and more.
This lets us design a system that will give you the best return. With the flexibility offered by Enphase Microinverters, we can design a split panel system across multiple roof areas. They enable us to use different orientations and angles to distribute the power generated during the day rather than only during a peak period. - Remote support from E-Smart Solar As your installer, we provide ongoing fleet management. This means that we generate monthly performance reports on each microinverter’s activity, as well as update your firmware remotely.
- Your own (powerful) monitoring system. It’s not a bolt-on and forget system – every Enphase Microinverter comes with MyEnlighten, simple software designed to help you engage with your system performance. It lets you track your daily energy usage (consumption and production), identify any potential trouble areas (a system status indicator lets you know of any issues and troubleshooting tips), and share your data.
- Easily expandable. As your needs change, your system can, too. With Enphase Microinverters, you can install additional panels down the track without having to worry about:
Matching the inverter size to the existing panel array
Matching the panels to an existing string, or
Replacing the inverter.
This means that you can upgrade your system size and performance without being tied to old technology. - Additional safety features. Because they are attached to a single panel, your Enphase Microinverter operates at a relatively low point of power. This is unlike a string inverter that relies on a high-risk, high-voltage cable system.
- Long-term reliability and 10-year warranty Enphase is the industry leader in inverter technology. And the Enphase Microinverters are the result of incredibly refined design and testing (over 1 million hours of reliability testing alone!), which is why they offer a 10-year warranty. You’ll enjoy peace of mind and industry leading reliability.
- Environmentally-friendly The Clean Energy Council of Australia has listed Enphase Microinverters as approved renewable energy equipment, so you know you’re making an ecologically-positive decision.
- Unobtrusive. Unlike string inverters that can take up a significant amount of storage space in your garage or home exterior, Enphase Microinverters are attached to the mounting kit underneath each panel, conveniently out of sight.
So if you’re going solar, we recommend Enphase Microinverters
Inverters play a vital role in your solar system’s energy production. And choosing the right inverter can mean a difference of up to 20% in the energy production of your system.
We love the Enphase Microinverters because they offer our clients so many benefits above traditional inverter systems. In saying that, though, we’re very much about designing a solar solution specific to your needs. So if you’re thinking solar, let’s talk. We’re happy to walk you through the pro’s and con’s of each approach and identify the right system elements for your needs.
It’s completely obligation-free, so give us a call on 02 ESMART (02 4703 5411) and learn the different technologies available for your home or business.
Batteries for solar systems are one of the most talked about topics in the solar industry at the moment and this is largely due to one company – Tesla. E-Smart Solar offers the Tesla Powerwall battery storage solution for both new systems and as a retrofit to existing systems, combining our experience with solar with Tesla’s innovation in energy storage.
Tesla Energy – industry leaders
Around 1 in 7 Australian homes have a solar system installed. And despite a 7% fall in consumption, energy prices continue to rise (they’ve increased by a whopping 61% between 2008 and 2014). As a result, solar battery products (which enable you to store your home-grown energy and use it after the sun goes down) are in high demand. But none so much as the Tesla Powerwall.Tesla Powerwall 2 – how it works
During the day, your solar panels use the sun’s rays to produce energy. This energy is then used to power your home or business. When the sun goes down, however, your system relies on the electrical grid. But not with the Tesla Powerwall.The Tesla Powerwall enables you to store surplus your energy during the day (ie energy that your solar panels have created but not used) for use at a later time.
If you’re keen to see just how far you can extend your solar power, talk to us today.
