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Solar power installation FAQs

Can I self install a solar power system?

Yes, but not if you wish to receive government rebates - you'll need an accredited installer to do the work in that situation.

However, if you wish to self-install, Energy Matters can provide home owner solar system installation kits. The average mechanically inclined home owner can install a 1 KW Solar System in a day and a half. You will still need an electrician to sign off the final wiring into your main fuse box.

Does Energy Matters' perform installation?

Energy Matters has one of the nation's largest networks of professional installation experts to help ensure your system is set up for maximum efficiency.

Can panel frames be painted to match roof?

Yes, that's not a problem.

Are there special mounting requirements

Metal tile, cement tile, ceramic tile and some commercial roofing structures will need a special mounting frame to hold the panels off the delicate roofing material. Most other roofing materials (tar and gravel, shake, shingle, composite tile) will not need any special mounting frames.

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