FAQs
11 – Will the panels work on our older roof structure? Can our roof take the additional load?
Solar Panels weigh around 12-14kg/m2 which is typically well within the capacity for roof loads. However, there are some roofs that may be unsuitable to handle additional loading. This is usually not related to age, but more to the design of the roof itself. Before proceeding with an installation, Carbon Zero Solar undertakes a structural assessment by to ensure that the potential installation would safely within the load-bearing capacity of the roof.
12 – I use power at night, how will solar help me?
Despite using energy at night, a solar PV installation, coupled with batteries, could still be a fantastic solution. Night time energy users can make use of PV energy by storing the excess produced during the day in a battery storage system. The batteries will be charged during the day by solar energy, and can then be discharged when the power is required during the evening hours when the energy is required. The batteries can also be cycled for peak demand minimization which will make the financial case even stronger.
13 – Can I use single phase inverter for 3 phase power?
The short answer is yes, it will. Your inverter will only push power into one of your home's three phases, but from your point of view, this will not make a difference; you will receive the same benefits from the inverter as if you had a three-phase inverter.