One thing Melbourne homeowners understand about summer is that when it comes to their electricity bill, “heat” is a four-letter word. This summer, it looks like people could see Melbourne lightning rates and headaches. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting a faster summer with higher-than-average temperatures during August-October. While all of this may not seem unusual, Melbourne is all too well aware that as hot weather increases demand for electricity, so does electricity prices. Thus, it is ideal to invest in 6kw solar system before summer arrives.
Sagging under the sun
The more power passing through the electric line, the hotter it is. On a hot day with high demand, power lines are squeezed, stretched and disconnected - which affects the power supply in all areas of the state. To prevent this, it can restrict the amount of electricity transmitted through the power lines. However, when the power output of the generator must wait to be transmitted, the generator is paid a “crowd fare” which is added to the total price of electricity. That crowdfunding could add millions of dollars to the annual price of Melbourne electricity. Power topped North Melbourne in 2017 alone with 67.5 million rents.
As long as the reservoirs are above, the grid condition is "normal". Once the reserves are down, the Emergency Protocol expires. If the reserves fall below 1,750 MW, will order the MDU to reduce the load using a blackout. So, it’s no surprise that Melbourne electricity rates may be more volatile this summer than last year. But the amount of electricity consumed during summer is much more than the rest of the year.
Go solar now!
This is the reason why this year, going solar before summer now is a great idea. Homeowners who install solar with a grid tie can avoid increasing Melbourne electricity rates - especially if they now lock even lower-rate power plans. Not only are 6kw solar panel cheaper, but this is the last chance for consumers to get a 30% tax credit this year. They may be able to limit the impact of power outages in their homes with some cold cycle batteries. In addition, solar panels also help to shake your roof and keep your home cool at 5 degrees. This is a 38% reduction in your home's annual cooling load.
Save energy, save money, save the grid
Residential solar reduces your home's energy dependence on electricity grid. This will not only cut your electricity bill and save you money, but also help stabilize the grid to ensure that others in your community still receive electricity. Certainly, with an average home solar array size of 6 kw solar system, the homeowner will not be able to make a big impact on the rate or reliability. But keep in mind that this summer, 1% of the peak demand forecast is 781.54 MW. Not that 1% can cause a rolling blackout in Perth or Sydney. Yet that load can be met by 135,000 solar powered homes. Yes, that sounds like an incredible number of homes - but Melbourne already has about million homes powered by 6kw solar system.
When you go to Solar, you connect with your neighbours who are already making a real impact in helping your community and the environment. Rates will continue to decline as we move into the new decade as modern 6kw solar system continue to move forward with technology. In addition, your home's solar power system will most likely be connected to a local electrical grid, meaning you'll be able to access backup power from the grid whenever the sun isn't shining. Going solar before summer means you can not only save money on your electricity, but it can also help you keep the lights on for your community when the summer is really hot.
For more details about our solar services, contact to Solar Miner.
