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School solar power components

Energy Matters' selection of components for Australian school solar power systems comes after years extensive testing in the field. Our experts have searched high and low for minimal-maintenance components of the highest quality.

Top quality does not mean the highest price however thanks to our considerable buying power. We can provide your school the very best renewable energy products available in Australia at a pricing point that allows you to get the most from your National Solar Schools Program government grant!

Call our Solar Schools Hotline on 1300 665 950, register your interest online or contact our team of friendly experts for free, no-obligation advice or to arrange a site inspection. In a hurry? Download a brochure (PDF)

Solar panels

Solar panels are the highest priced component in any solar power system - and also the most critical.

We only use solar panels that will last as long, or even longer than your school's roof! Each panel we provide complies with IEC 61215, which is the International Electrical Commission's standard for Solar Panels and all carry an incredible 25 year guarantee!

We firmly believe through years of testing there is no difference in quality between solar panels from manufacturers such BP Solar and Chinese manufactured monocrystalline Solarfun and Suntech panels. We also favour monocrystalline over thin film technology for a number of reasons; basically boiling down to quality.

While we're big believers in supporting local industry, even the silicon in "Australian" BP Solar panels is from China!

As we can purchase our panels in quantity direct from the manufacturer without any middlemen, we are able to pass those savings on to schools, meaning you'll get far more for your grant funding!

Solar panels we use in our school packages:

Grid connect inverters

Inverters convert 12 volt DC electricity generated by a solar panel into 240 volt AC, which can be used directly by equipment and appliances in your school.

Energy Matters provides top quality inverters, tried and tested for years - and models that provide high reliability, efficiency and ease of use.

Inverters we use in school solar power systems:

Mounting systems

With components made of extruded aluminium and stainless steel, plus high corrosion resistance ensuring a long lifespan, the SunTop III offers a tidy and super strong mounting solution that can be easily mounted on every kind of roof.

The SunTop III solar mounting system is favoured by many professional grid connect solar installers.

Download the SunTop III rooftop solar panel mounting system datasheet (PDF)

Wiring and connections

We simply refuse to cut corners on quality when it comes to wiring and fuses - we only use the best in order to ensure that no component in the system becomes a point of potential failure.

Solar power system configuration

The below table lists the most common solar power systems we provide to schools. Please note: we can also provide custom configurations!

Option1:

System Size	2.100kW (2100watts)	3.150kW (3150watts)	4.200kW (4200watts)	5.250kW (5250watts)
Approx Generation kWh/Day	8 - 10	12 - 16	16 - 21	20 - 25
Approx Generation kWh/Annum	2,900 - 3,690	4,300 - 5,100	5,800 - 6,500	7,300 - 8000
Solar Module	Suntech Mono 175watts (x 12)	Suntech Mono 175watts (x 18)	Suntech Mono 175watts (x 24)	Suntech Mono 175watts (x 30)
Inverter	Sunnyboy 2500	Sunnyboy 3300	SunnyBoy 3800	Sunny Mini Central 5000A
Monitoring	Web box PC display	Web box PC display	Web box PC display	Web box PC display

Option 2:

System Size	2.160kW (2100watts)	3.240kW (3240watts)	4.320kW (4320watts)	5.040kW (5040watts)
Approx Generation kWh/Day	8 - 10	12 - 16	16 - 21	20 - 25
Approx Generation kWh/annum	2,900 - 3,690	4,300 - 5,100	5,800 - 6,500	7,300 - 8000
Solar Module	Sharp Mono 180 watts (x 12)	Sharp Mono 180 watts (x 18)	Sharp Mono 180 watts (x 24)	Sharp Mono 180 watts (x 30)
Inverter	Sunnyboy 2500	Fronius IG30	SunnyBoy 3800	Sunny Mini Central 5000A
Monitoring	Web box PC and display	Fronius Com- card & Data-Logger	Web box PC and display	Web box PC and display

Installation Inclusions:

All options include full installation with Suntop 3 framing, Cabling, Circuit Breaker, Enclosure Installation.

Approximate Buy Back

An expected minimum buy back value is approx $584 to $1,460 and up to a possible $1,606 to $3,520 per annum depending on the arrangements and options available through your energy retailer. Call us on 1300 665 950 to find out the details in your particular location.

Get your school grid connected solar now!

Get started on your Energy Matters solar electric grid connect system! Call our Solar Schools Hotline on 1300 665 950, register your interest online or contact our team of friendly experts for free, no-obligation advice or to arrange a site inspection. In a hurry? Download a brochure (PDF)