Frequently Asked Questions

A solar system converts sunlight into electricity resulting in:

• Reduced power bills, saving you money
• Value increase to your home or business 
• Reduced carbon footprint 

Solar power is the cleanest, most viable form of renewable energy available.

The current legislation means that the STC financial incentives continues until 2030.

Although no current legislation exists to scrap the scheme it is at the mercy of our lawmakers and directly tied to STC price which fluctuates based on current demand.

JFK Electrical, Solar & Air provide guidance on the operation, cleaning and warranty of your new air conditioning units and if you forget something or get stuck, our free after sales service ensures you get the help you need.

Yes, adding a battery to a system allows for increased system size and ultimately increased savings over the life of the system. Contact JFK Electrical, Solar & Air today and we will give honest advice on a battery storage system that will work for you.

Grid connected systems, which are the most common in built-up areas, supply solar electricity through an inverter directly to the household and export to the electricity grid if the system is providing more energy than the house needs.

When power is supplied to the mains grid, the homeowner receives a credit or a payment for that electricity, providing the system is no larger than 6.6kW. This is called a feed-in tariff.

The strength of the solar energy (radiation) available depends on the time of year, the time of day, and the latitude of the generation point.

The amount of energy that the system generates can change due to:

• The Quality of the solar Modules.
• The Quality of the Solar Inverter.
• Panel cleanliness. Panels need to be regularly cleaned.
• Cloud cover and available sunlight.
• Shading of the solar panels.

Yes, a system with solar panels facing in a southerly direction will generate far less than one with a northerly aspect, however any solar is better than none.

East/west installations are also a good option depending on the installation scenario and power consumption.