What were the solar panel installation challenges for Craig's home in Adelaide?
Synopsis
Craig, a scientist, approached us with a specific brief for his solar panel installation. He requested the panels to be installed in a landscape orientation on the north-facing roof to maximize efficiency. After conducting thorough research, Craig selected the highest-efficiency panel on the market, paired with micro-inverters for a top-performing system. However, the installation posed a challenge due to incorrect purlin spacings, requiring a special W bracket and EJOT screws.
The system generates an impressive 100 kilowatt hours per day, making it an excellent renewable energy source for residential properties. Craig's plans to add battery storage ensures his system's future-proofing.
Video Transcript
Craig's a scientist, he came to us with a very specific brief on what he wanted. Craig wanted to have the panels in landscape. He wanted them on the north-facing roof to fill the north-facing roof as much as we could. Craig picked the panel because it was the highest-efficiency panel on the market. Being a scientist, he had conducted a lot of research into the product. He has also requested that he wanted the micro-inverters, which paired together, make a very good system. The main challenge was the roof. The purlin spacings weren't correct, so we had to use a special bracket, a W bracket to screw it down to the roof, using EJOT screws and bits and pieces. So it was a bit of a challenge. On a good day it's generating 100 kilowatt hours a day, which is quite considerable amount for residential property. But with his plans to add a substantial battery storage, he felt that he was future-proofing.