2. What is a Solar PV System?
A solar PV system captures the sun's energy using
photovoltaic cells. These cells don't need direct
sunlight to work. They can generate some electricity
on even a cloudy day.

3. Advantages of Solar PV
Reduces electricity bills
Availability of government incentives
Solar PV is environmentally friendly
Operating and maintenance costs for PV panels are considered to be low,
almost negligible, compared to the costs of other renewable energy systems

4. What Should Solar Customers
Know….

5. It is vital to choose a proper
site with minimal or no shading

6. The site must have an unobstructed
exposure to sunlight all through the year

7. The installer must be up front about yield
losses if there is some shading that can’t
be avoided

8. Structurally unsuitable roof types cannot
safely withstand forces or ‘loads’ which
the panels may exert through its weight
and wind loads

9. Prior to inviting solar installers to quote
and install having an independent solar
assessment done by an expert solar
consultant is important

10. What is the role of a solar
consultant?
Undertakes a thorough assessment of the rooftop
Checks the site for the shading obstacles
Recommends the best location for the solar panels to optimize energy yield
through the year
Exclude unsuitable areas

11. Today, most of the solar PV developers in
Australia are aware of shading issues and
so a number of manufacturers are using
bypass diodes

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