Australian Solar Owners Guide: Checks, Maintenance, Maximising Savings

Your home solar power system is now installed - so, what's next? My advice to Australian solar owners in 2022 on things to check, meter changeovers, system maintenance and maximising electricity bill savings. This video is Part 3 in the popular Solar 101 series covering everything Australians need to know about understanding, buying and owning solar panels.

0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - Installers have left - what to check
3:44 - Waiting for the meter changeover
4:52 - Unlocking the true savings of solar
5:40 - Checking your electricity bills
7:20 - Monitoring system performance
9:14 - Should you clean solar panels?
10:16 - Solar system maintenance
11:13 - Beyond solar: things to consider

**** Additional resources mentioned in the video:

* The full documentation package that should accompany a solar installation:
https://www.solarquotes.com.au/good-s...

* The SolarQuotes solar (and battery) calculator - very easy to use!
https://www.solarquotes.com.au/solar-...

* Other home energy efficiency measures to consider:
https://www.solarquotes.com.au/energy...

* Understanding the difference between power and energy:
https://www.solarquotes.com.au/good-s...

* Get quotes for solar system maintenance from pre-vetted, trusted professionals (enter your postcode on the first screen and then select "Repairs and Maintenance" on the following screen):
https://www.solarquotes.com.au/quote/

**** My other Solar 101 guides:

* Part 1: Understanding Solar
The basic principles of residential solar energy, including an overview of all the major components.

Video:    • Understanding Solar: A Beginner's Guide  
Article: https://www.solarquotes.com.au/101-gu...

* Part 2: Buying Solar
Covers what you need to know when comparing solar quotes and preparing to buy a solar power system.

Video:    • Solar 101: A Guide To Buying Solar In...  
Article: https://www.solarquotes.com.au/solar1...

If after watching the video you have questions, you can email me at:
[email protected].

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