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Ben McInerney

Review Board Member
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CEO, Researcher, Editor
Expertise: Solar PV Research, Arboriculture, Content Wizard
Education: TAFE NSW

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

Do I need a power optimiser

A power optimizer is an electrical device added to a solar system to improve its efficiency. Power optimizers are considered to be Module-Level Power Electronics (MLPE), such as microinverters and optimizers help improve the performance and energy production of your solar PV system design condition and fix the voltage of the, DC energy then send …

ET solar panel

ET Solar is a Chinese Photovoltaic solar manufacturing company established in 2005. ET Solar is rated as a tier-one manufacturer and claims a 12-year product and 25-year performance warranty for their solar panels. ET Solar has over 3,000 employees and is vertically integrated to ensure high-quality solar modules. The company produces durable and reliable solar …

CSUN solar panel

CSUN, also referred to as China Sunenergy, is recognised as one of the world’s foremost solar panel manufacturers, with production facilities spread across China, the USA, Turkey, South Korea, and Vietnam, and an impressive annual solar panel production capability of 2.5GW. The company produces high-efficiency Tier 1 solar panels with a low-temperature coefficient 1. Why CSUN …

Are Solar Panels Affected by Cold Temperature

Solar panel needs to be at a specific temperature for peak efficiency. The hotter your solar panels get, the less power they produce. Standard solar panels are at peak efficiency with surface temperatures between 15 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius.  Anything above that reduces their output. The degradation is linear as temperatures increase. Are …

Free Solar Panel Scheme

In terms of working towards a sustainable future, the Australian Federal Government along with most state governments are committed to ensuring that all households have access to this environmentally-friendly energy. Among the most recent ways they’re doing this is through the inception of free solar panel schemes for low-income households, seniors, and pensioners. Although the …

Hyundai solar panels review

Hyundai Energy Solutions produces high-quality shingled solar modules. They are one of the biggest consumer brand names in the world. The company is a Blue Chip Solar manufacturer and is ranked as number 1 for 2023. The Hyundai Solar panels have been installed in Australia since 2009 and since 2019 they’ve increased the product warranty …

Types of solar panels

When looking to install solar panels on your property, one of the most crucial questions you’ll be asked is which solar panel type you want. The type of panel you choose is important as it determines the efficiency, power output, and overall performance of your PV system. There are three main solar panel types in …

Winaico solar panels review

We found Winaico solar panels to hold up well when compared to other leading brands like Trina and Seraphim. Although the panels have an impressive performance, we gave them a 7/10 rating for value for money because they are quite expensive. Winaico stands out from other manufacturers because they offer two-year free insurance on all …

FAQ’s  power optimiser (1)

If your roof happens to be partially shaded during the day, a power optimiser becomes essential for turning your panels into smart modules, thus increasing the energy production capability of your solar system. Power optimizers are installed on individual PV solar panels to track individual panels in real time and then regulate their output. They …