No Sun & Higher Tariffs​

Avoid Feeling the Pain From Higher Energy Bills This Winter

Your solar system isn’t set and forget. It requires on-going yearly servicing to ensure you are getting the best value for money from your panels and the system is performing.

An unusually high power bill prompted an Adelaide household to contact Sharpe to make sure their solar system was operating properly.

Sharpe’s experienced solar tech soon located the cause of the increased power bill. Part of the solar array had stopped producing energy! Further investigation revealed a rooftop isolating switch was showing burnt marks due to failure under wet conditions.

It’s not uncommon for an older isolator to fail after years of summer heat and winter storms. Sharpe’s tech replaced the isolator switch with a quality approved version and fitted a weatherproof cover for ultimate protection.

It’s easy to assume that the shorter days and cloudier skies are the main cause of bill shock during the colder months, but it can be a simple fix that will get you back on track.

Other than a physical service or maintenance the feed in tariff (FiT) laws have changes in recent times.

Australia’s energy landscape is shifting, with many state-based regulators now allowing energy retailers to set their own feed-in tariff rates.

States like South Australia no longer have a mandated minimum, meaning the amount you earn for feeding excess solar energy back into the grid depends entirely on your retailer.

Do you need advice on how to maximise savings?

Do you understand the new tariffs?

Book a service with Sharpe and we will explain on how to maximize your returns on your solar. It’s not just a service but a full bill explanation with advice on which energy retailers best suit your individual needs.