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30 June 2022
This solar monitoring portal setup assistant is for PSW Energy & Perth Solar Warehouse customers who have received a solar energy system installation and require assistance accessing their monitoring portal. Important: Do not attempt to configure the monitoring portal ahead of PSW Projects Support, as this will limit the support we can provide as your …
6 December 2021
The once-in-a-decade technology shift you’ve been seeking is here. Many leading solar modules will comprise n-type TOPCon technology within the coming years. In a similar uptake to the polycrystalline/ poly PERC to mono PERC (p-type) adoption, n-type TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) improves module efficiency one step further toward improved power density from a nominated …
24 October 2021
Your SolarEdge inverter has stopped producing power, is showing a red LED, or is displaying an unfamiliar code on the LCD screen or in the mySolarEdge app. Every error code corresponds to a specific condition that the system has detected. Some clear themselves within minutes. Others need a qualified electrician. Last reviewed: April 2026. Error …
21 September 2021
Selecting one of the world’s largest solar module manufacturers to be incorporated as part of your system solution should be a sure thing. Not entirely, and it’s essential to know where you stand should something not quite go as planned after installation. When it comes to your Jinko solar panel warranty, like many, the devil …
12 September 2021
Your Growatt inverter is displaying a code and you want to know what it means. This page covers every documented Growatt error code and warning code across three generations of hardware: the original Gen 1 grey inverters, the Gen 2 white string inverters, and the current XH hybrid range including the MIN XH, MIN XH2, …
6 September 2021
Encapsulation is about as uninteresting as dissecting the design of a solar module as it can be for many investors. However, when assessing the guarantee periods of varied module types, the comprised superstrate and substrate materials play a significant role in how long certain manufacturers (with various encapsulation types) will guarantee a module. With this …
30 August 2021
There is no such thing as a standard solar panel size anymore. Therefore, is “NOCT power density” (W/m2) the efficiency comparison gauge to cut through the sales spin? Short answer, yes. And we’ve made it super easy for you to calculate, You simply need 5 variables that should be readily available on every manufacturer’s datasheet, …
1 April 2021
Your Fronius inverter is trying to tell you something. Every state code displayed on the screen, in Solar.web, or via a service message notification corresponds to a specific condition the inverter has detected. Some codes clear themselves within minutes. Others need a qualified electrician. Last reviewed: April 2026. State code lists verified against current Fronius …
18 November 2020
You’ve been told German made solar panels no longer exist. Such a statement couldn’t be any further from the truth. Potentially options for Australian’s have dwindled in recent years, however, one of the world’s longest-serving German-made solar panel manufacturers, Aleo, is now making their mark down under. What’s better, there are even greater benefits now …
10 November 2020
Without correct implementation, your Enphase inverter warranty or associated ongoing support can be considered redundant. As of such, many mainstream solar technologies are now implementing specialised installer networks as an additional consumer safeguard. The Enphase preferred installer network is any prospective Enphase system shoppers assured purchasing channel which considers all procurement elements for a secure …
5 November 2020
Across the globe, the LG Solar panel range holds one of the most reputable names in the solar industry. Off the back of such esteemed recognition, an exceptionally large portion of installation companies within Australia offer LG Solar options in order to win sales. However, with over 5000 installation companies nationwide, LG trust only 80 …
4 November 2020
As one of the most popular inverter brands in Australia, purchasing a Fronius solar inverter as part of your solar energy system should mean hassle-free solar. Unfortunately, for many, headaches arise due to improper installer product knowledge. There is, however, away to determine which installers posses expert Fronius inverter knowledge, selecting a Fronius Solutions Partner …
