Ben McInerney
Review Board Member
BACKGROUND
Ben is a renewable energy enthusiast and developed a passion for solar while helping his brother Leigh install solar panels on the Central Coast. With an environmental science-based background, transitioning into renewable energy was seamless. Ben has helped thousands of Australians understand roof-top solar and enabled them to make the best choice before their purchase.Latest by Ben McInerney
5kw solar systems have been installed by many households in Australia. They produce sufficient power to run an ordinary home as efficiently as when using grid electricity. You can run a washing machine, air conditioner, fridge, water heater, oven, and TV with a 5kw solar system. If you have these appliances in your home, a …
To motivate Australian households to adopt solar energy, the Australian government is tirelessly crafting a range of strategies. Of these, the most successful measure thus far has been net metering, also referred to as feed-in tariffs. In a nutshell, net metering refers to feeding excess power you produce back to the grid and getting paid …
Centralized power is a single power generation source that provides electricity to hundreds or thousands of homes and businesses. Distributed power is each home, building or small community generating its own electricity, typically through roof or ground-mounted solar panels. This protects the grid as there is no single point of failure, and there is a …
7kW solar systems are rapidly growing in popularity for large households and are not much of a strain for people with a flexible budget. The average cost of a 7kW solar system will cost around $7,468. You can go for a top-quality system that costs more, or a good balance of quality and price. The …
One of the most popular sources of home and business electricity in Australia is solar power. You will spot many homes and commercial premises in different neighborhoods with rooftop solar panels installed. As it stands now, 30% of Australian households have installed rooftop solar panels. Just over 3 million households in Australia use solar panels …
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Solar panels need to be angled correctly to catch the sunlight as the sun moves during the day. The right angle ensures that your panels produce as much electricity as possible. You need to calculate the angle of your solar panels based on your location and how the sun moves. To calculate your solar panel …
When installing a solar power system in your home, consider your electricity usage to determine the capacity of the solar system you need. A 6Kw solar system produces about 24kWh per day. These are enough units to power a regular household for the day. Many Australian households consume 20 – 24kWh of power per day. …
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The 9kW solar system is suitable for larger homes and produces 32 – 40kW per day. You will need 36.4 square meters of North facing roof space to install the 22 panels. The average cost of a 9kW solar system is $8,805. The price ranges between $8,267 and $9,504 depending on the state you live …
