How does salt mist corrosion, wind and shade effect the type of solar panels you should buy?

Living on the coast has its perks, but it also poses a threat to the lifespan of your solar panel system. The salty air and strong winds can wreak havoc on your panels, which is why it's important to choose the right components. We recommend opting for higher quality components that come with a 25-year performance and construction warranty, to ensure longevity in your investment. In addition, selecting panels with multiple busbars and inverter technology can help combat issues caused by shade.

But it's not just about performance, it's also about aesthetics. Customers are increasingly concerned with the visual appeal of their solar panel system, which is why we prioritize panels that offer a sleek appearance. It's important to note that not all solar panels are created equal, and cheaper options may not offer protection against salt mist corrosion. By choosing certified and protected panels, you can avoid future warranty claims and faults. Investing in the right solar panel system can provide peace of mind and long-term savings.

- We have a lot of clients who live on the coast, and corrosion is obviously a big issue for anyone who lives within cooee of the water. And so we do tend to preference higher quality components because they come with a 25-year performance and construction warranty. And so of course, if you're going to be right by the coast, you're going to be in your home or in your business longer term, then obviously it makes sense to go with a product that has a 25-year warranty against corrosion. But there's also wind, I mean, in Kiama Heights where I used to live, my god, did we get wind from every different direction. And, you need to have a panel that's not going to crack under those conditions. The other thing is shade. I mean, you can get shade anywhere. Shade is a killer for solar. So you want to have both panels that have multiple busbars, but also inverter technology that gets around that issue.

- Definitely right. So, not all solar is the same. One big factor also is the aesthetics or the visual look on panels. Customers are very worried about the visual appeal. So that's why we choose the panels that we choose, because of that. One of the major factors in this area is the salt mist corrosion being so close to the coastline. So you really need a panel that's certified, and protected against that. A lot of the cheaper ones are not. So you could run into some problems with warranty claims and some faults in the future.