Greenvolt have a preferred list of suppliers of Panels, Inverters, Batteries and installation equipment. We use these suppliers as we have found their product ranges to provide great performance, reliability and warranties. The products we use cater for various installation requirements and budgets.
Solar Panels
Why we love Trina Panels!
Trina is our preferred panel for customers who are looking for a great solar system and looking for the best bang for your buck!
- Trina is the second biggest Solar panel manufacturer on the planet!
- They have a strong presence in the Australian market.
- With their new Vertex 400W panel we can reduce system cost by having fewer panels on the roof reducing labour and associated costs.
- Trina come with a 15-year product warranty Trina comes with a 25-year performance warranty claiming 84.9% retained output after 25 years.
- Most importantly Trina have a strong track record in the market for honouring warranty claims if they arise. This is an extremely important attribute in our industry.
Why we love REC solar panels
Founded in Norway in 1996, REC has grown to become an international, pioneering solar energy company with Scandinavian heritage. With around 38 million panels produced and a dependable warranty, REC has solid foundations and a bright future in the solar industry.
Made In Singapore to exceptional standards REC are able to provide the industry leading 25 year product warranty.
With a great track record of honouring warranties and after sale support we have no hesitation offering REC panels as our premium option!
Battery Storage
Modern and Compact
Power Everything
Backup Protection
Powerwall is a battery that stores energy, detects outages and automatically becomes your home’s energy source when the grid goes down. Unlike generators, Powerwall keeps your lights on and phones charged without upkeep, fuel or noise. Pair with solar and recharge with sunlight to keep your appliances running for days.
Monitor and Optimise
Powerwall Specs
- Energy Capacity13.5 kWh
100% depth of discharge90% round trip efficiency - Power7kW peak / 5kW continuousSeamless backup transitionPure sine wave output
- Size and WeightL x W x D
1150 mm x 753 mm x 147 mm251.3 lbs / 114 kg
- Installation Floor or wall mountedIndoor or outdoor
Up to 10 Powerwalls -20°C to 50°C Water and dust resistance to IP67 - Certifications Meets US and international safety standardsMeets US and international EMI standards
- Warranty10 years
Solar Inverters
Why Fronius Inverters
We have been recommending Fronius inverters since we first started doing solar installations. They are our premium string inverter brand for good reason. The current ten year warranty is the best in the industry and their back up support is second to none. The inverter has great solar design characteristics meaning we can utilize it in most standard unshaded installs. The inverter also comes with its own DC isolator which means we can have a neater install and it is arguably safer. We also think it is the best looking string inverter on the market! It kind of looks like a spaceship!
Monitoring Advantages.
The inverter comes standard with Wifi connectivity. This enables us to connect it wirelessly to your home internet router. Once your install is completed we will set you up with a login on fronius’ online platform Solar.web, this will enable you to remotely see what your system is producing. The system will also send you a notification if there is an issue with the inverter. If there is an issue we can log in remotely and diagnose the problem. Fronius’ service department can also log in to diagnose any technical issues remotely. This ensures if there is ever a problem you will be back online and saving money in the quickest possible time!
Want to make the most of your system? Add a Fronius Smart Meter!
We encourage all our Fronius customers to add a Fronius Smart meter to their systems. This device is separate from the new “smart” NET meter that will be installed by your energy retailer. These little devices installed in your switch board allow you to not only view your solar production but also see the energy being consumed in the home. Why is this important? By being able to monitor your consumption you will be able to make an informed decision on when to use your appliances to make the most of your available solar power. We can also use this data in the future to advise on a accurately sized solar upgrade or a potential battery. The added data also allows Solar.web to give an accurate dollar amount of your savings the system has produced! These little devices give a far more detailed view of your energy consumption then your quarterly electricity bill! Depending on the condition of your switchboard and whether the home is single phase or three phase will determine the price of this valuable upgrade
Why we love Sungrow!
Sungrow is our recommended inverter if you are looking for a quality entry.
Sungrow have set the bar high in regards to their warranty and build quality of their inverters. With a 10 year manufactures warranty and top notch customer service we don’t hesitate to recommend these inverters as our budget option. These inverters come standard with Wifi connectivity enabling the end user to monitor their production from their smart devices. Sungrow have also designed their inverters to have a compliant inbuilt DC isolator to enable us to install the inverter without ugly external switches.
Sungrow inverters are ideal for customers with a basic roof design, little to no shade issues and wanting a quality budget option!
Why we love Solar Edge!
Solar edge are our preferred inverters for sites with partial shading and customers who are looking for a smarter solar system. Another great feature is their Safe DC system. This system shuts down the DC power from the roof in the event of a fault.
Monitoring Advantages Solar edge give the option for the customer to view the production of each panel individually. This gives assurance that each of your panels is doing exactly what they are supposed too! For customers looking to have an optimised system but are not interested in the per panel monitoring solar edge provide an option for no panel level monitoring at a discounted price. A solar edge system allows for easy fault finding in the future if you ever have a panel failure. The system will tell us exactly which panel that needs to be replaced ensuring a trouble free warranty claim.
Warranty
Solar edge also has the longest warranty of any inverter option with a 12 warranty on the inverter and a 25 year warranty on their power optimizers which mount underneath each panel.
Why not add a Solar Edge smart meter!
We encourage all our Solar Edge customers to add a Solar Edge Smart meter to their systems. This device is separate from the new “smart” NET meter that will be installed by your energy retailer. These little devices installed in your switch board allow you to not only view your solar production but also see the energy being consumed in the home.
Why is this important?
By being able to monitor your consumption you will be able to make an informed decision on when to use your appliances to make the most of your available solar power. We can also use this data in the future to advise on a accurately sized solar upgrade or a potential battery.! These little devices give a far more detailed view of your energy consumption then your quarterly electricity bill! Depending on the condition of your switchboard and whether the home is single phase or three phase will determine the price of this valuable upgrade
Why Enphase micro inverters
Enphase IQ7+ micro inverters are arguably the best inverter solution on the market. The list of advantages of this system is extensive. This system is the most versatile, reliable and safest on the market today. With all these advantages this is also the most expensive solution, we believe the extra expense is well and truly worth it. There are some homes that this is the only viable solution due to shading issues or difficult roof shapes/orientations.
Safety advantages
Enphase micro inverters are mounted underneath each panel instead of having a large inverter in your garage. This means that the DC-AC conversion is done on the roof. Why is this important? In a string inverter system the DC electricity can be up to 600V, this voltage is sent down to the string inverter in the garage. If there is a situation where the solar power needs to be completely turned off the only option is to turn off the roof top isolator or wait till the sun goes down, this is problematic. With the enphase system if the power is turned off in the main switchboard then the micro inverters “island” themselves and the cable running up to the roof is de-energised.
Partial Shading advantages.
In a string inverter system if one panel is shaded or partially shaded it affects the production of the other panels connected too it. In a micro inverter system each panel operates individually, a shaded panel is isolated from the rest of the system meaning limited production losses. Over the life of a system this means a substantial amount of additional power is generated.
Reliability advantages.
In a string inverter system if the inverter fails then the whole system is down until the issue is resolved. With a micro inverter system if one panel or micro fail then the rest of the system will operate as normal. We will receive a notification of which component has failed and we can arrange to resolve the issue as soon as possible. When we complete the install we note which micro is where in the array so if there is an issue there is no wasted time testing to see which unit is the issue
Monitoring advantages
Enphase have ticked every box with their Enlighten online monitoring. Not only can you view your home power consumption and production as standard you will be able to see the production of each individual panel. The micro inverters are connected to the Enphase Envoy (the brains), it will be installed close to your switchboard. This device is then connected to you home internet router to connect the system to the internet via a wireless WiFi connection.
Difficult roof designs.
Occasionally we come across a roof that the architect has decided to make a little tricky for a solar install. With a string inverter system we need to have a minimum of 7 panels on a orientation for it to work efficiently (north etc), this isn’t always possible. With a micro inverter system because each panel has its own inverter we can have any number.
When we conduct your site inspection if we think that your site would be suitable for this option we will let you know!
