Storms and high power
bills …. yep , that ’ s an Aussie summer
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Every year in summer we can expect the rolling thunder to bear down on us at some stage . Storms can be frequent and severe and undoubtedly these lead to lots of unexpected blackouts . In addition to storms , we will also swelter through the extremely hot days that can put lots of pressure on your home ’ s power consumption , which of course results in higher power bills .
The question is , how you can you utilise renewable energy to combat these common summer issues ?
Luke Spicer is Director of Skyline Solar and offers us some words of wisdom .
“ These power outages could be days or weeks , but you can ensure your home is protected with the right rooftop Solar System such as Sunpower P3 system . This is linked to a Tesla Powerwall 2 battery storage that has the Storm Watch Protection mode on the Tesla App .
“ By using this method , you can ensure your home can still operate in back up mode . This means the fridge can still run , along with some low-level lighting . You will also have access to a power point to run a coffee machine or charge mobile phones . Basically , you have the solution to keep the essentials going until the gird comes back online .”
Most of us remember the severe storms in 2019 . About 25,000 households were without power across Sydney and the Blue Mountains , after an intense burst of wild weather caused large blackouts .
Ausgrid spokesman , Jonathon Hall , said the damage from the storm resulted in the largest power outage the network had seen in recent years .
Severe weather is the leading cause of power outages across NSW .
When you have the Tesla Powerwall installed the Storm Watch mode on the Tesla app allows you to maximize savings . It keeps a low reserve percentage in Self- Powered or Time-Based Control . This can give you the peace of mind that Powerwall will protect you during a severe weather event .
Powerwall communicates with the National Weather Service to know when severe weather is on the horizon and triggers Storm Watch . This mode pushes the limits and charges Powerwall to maximum capacity so it can provide backup power .
The SunPower P3 Solar Panels can take the extremes of Australia ’ s climate . *
Solar is broadly recognised as an ‘
easy win ’ to quickly reduce the CO
2 emissions ; yet not all solar performs well in harsh conditions , such as ice cold winters and radiant hot summers . Cheap panels simply can ’ t produce at a high level in these sorts of extremes . Here at Skyline , we recognise that a poorly performing system will limit your impact to sustainability and of course , your financial return .
SunPower ® Performance Panels with their black frame and black backsheets blend harmoniously into your roof and add elegance to your home .
With up to 28 per cent more energy in the same space over 25 years , these outperform the conventional panels in partial shade , thanks to unique parallel circuitry .
An innovative shingled cell design is used on conventional solar technology for added strength and enhanced performance .
Complementing the Tesla Powerwall 2 with The Sunpower P3 Solar system you will never go wrong , and lengthy warranties on all products means you are covering all bases .
* Source : https :// www . tesla . com / support / energy / powerwall / mobile-app / additional-modes
To find out how you can best protect your home and your wallet , come and see us at our showroom at 317 Windsor Rd , Vineyard , or call us on 1300 759 765 .
Your Local Residential and
Commercial Solar Power Specialist Since 2010
1300 759 765
317 Windsor Road , Vineyard www . skylinesolar . com . au
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THE HILLS INDEPENDENT www . hdinews . com . au ISSUE 68 // FEBRUARY 2021 13