Solar

• Australia’s Solar Industry Veterans: Modern have been installing solar panel systems across Australia for over 35 years. We perform installations and maintenence across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart with multiple offices for each state.
• Small Residential Solar to Large-scale Commercial Solar: We will help you determine the optimal solar power system based on your budget and energy consumption. On a budget and have low power requirements? A 1kw system may be perfect. Most Australian households require a 3kw-5kw system in order to effectively offset their energy usage. Our solar experts will run you through the installation prices and associated solar power costs.
• We’re Clean Energy Council Accredited: With proven German-engineered technology and backed by a 25 year panel efficiency warranty, a Modern solar system will not only save you money on bills for years to come, it will also increase the value of your home. Our solar experts design a system to suit your needs and budget. With extensive products and sizes, we can tailor the right solution for every home. Once installed, Modern solar panels require little maintenance. You will save money without any effort from the day they’re installed.

How does installing solar power help the environment?

Solar is the cleanest, greenest and most viable form of energy available. It produces no waste or pollution, does not contribute to global warming, acid rain or smog and reduces our reliance on dirty coal-fired electricity, which causes massive amounts of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. Solar power is completely renewable – so it will never run out – and in sun-drenched Australia, there is plenty of it!

How can solar power be used in my home?

Solar power can be easily used in your home by installing a grid-connect or an off-grid solar power system.

What is a grid-connect solar power system?

Grid-connect solar systems convert sunlight directly into electricity via solar panel arrays mounted on the roof, powering your home. They work any time the sun is shining; at night and in bad weather, your home gets its power from the main network. When a grid-connect solar power system generates excess power, this electricity can be fed back into the grid, effectively running your electricity meter backwards and saving you money.

What is an off-grid or stand-alone solar power system?

Off-grid solar power systems are most commonly used in country areas that are not connected to the main electricity grid. These systems work by converting the sunshine that hits your solar panel into electricity that supplies your property and charges the battery bank. At night or in bad weather, power comes from the battery into your home; if the battery level gets low, a generator can be used to power your home and charge the battery.

Will solar power save me money?

Because a solar system allows you to generate your own, independent source of power, solar power significantly reduces the amount of electricity you need to purchase from your energy provider, drastically cutting your power bill. Further, grid-connect solar systems in most areas of Australia are eligible to collect feed-in tariffs; if your solar power system produces more power than you use, this energy is fed back into the main grid and sold to your energy company. There are also government rebates available to most solar power Australian customers in the form of small-scale technology certificates (STCS, formerly RECs). STCs can knock several thousand dollars off the upfront cost of a solar power system.

Are there rebates available for installing solar power systems?

There are Federal Government rebates – and other financial incentives – available to most Australian customers installing solar power systems. There are also State Government rebates available in most areas. These rebates can reduce the costs of a solar system by thousands of dollars.

Does Modern Solar provide quality guarantees on their solar power systems?

Modern Solar stand behind every solar panel they install by providing a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty.

How do I arrange installation of a Modern solar system?

Modern is one of the leading suppliers and accredited installers of solar panels in Australia. To install a Modern solar system or to simply find out a little more, enquire online or call Modern to talk to one of our friendly solar consultants.