Solar Power in Mackay

• Private properties. Able to accommodate everyday customers who would like to upgrade their homes and power supplies, we offer our services to provide residential solar panel installation to either support or replace your current means of electricity supply.
• Commercial properties. Meant to work as a long-term investment, you will be able to provide power to your business for years to come. If your system generates excess electricity, it can even be sold back to your energy provider.
• Rural properties. When your homestead is hard to reach and off the beaten track, it can be challenging to remain comfortably self-sufficient. With our systems, you can live as if you are on the main power grid without having to rely on generators or candlelight.

Related Services We Provide to Installing Residential Solar Power Systems 

With Clean Energy Council accreditation, we attempt to be aware of our natural surroundings and the ways in which we can reduce our carbon footprint. This care and consideration towards our environment extend to all the projects we undertake, as we know the dangers of working with electricity. Because our operations revolve around electricity, we can work with a large number of electric appliances and see to installations and repairs ourselves including:

• Private home and commercial property panel installation and maintenance services.
• Comprehensive electrical services are available to homes and properties of all sizes. With our professional electricians, we can mediate all your home’s electrical and wiring issues.
• Air conditioning installation and repairs. With the ability to control the indoor climate of your home or business, you will never have to worry about beating the heat or cold.

Installing Commercial Solar Panels Make Sense 

Solar power is a viable alternative to grid electricity, especially since it has a lower direct environmental impact. A business deciding to install commercial solar panels will have realised the benefits but will also be confronted by the multitude of options and choices, which can, unfortunately, contribute to the fear of financial loss. The solution is to contract us for the job.

Benefits of Commercial Solar Power 

Solar power has many benefits for businesses and similar commercial endeavours, including:

• Most businesses stick to office hours, which are also daylight hours here in sunny Australia. This means the whole building can be solar powered without requiring a connection to the grid for power during the night or an expensive battery array. Essential systems like security cameras and alarms draw power from a separate wiring layout, as they anyway always require full battery backup.

• The excess electricity generated by the commercial solar installation on sunny days may be sold back to the local energy provider. The business thus not only saves money each month by generating its own electricity, but also receives a potential income to offset the cost of the installation and regular maintenance.
• The business is environmentally responsible, which creates a warm feeling with established and potential customers and clients. This is always good PR, especially when the local business used a local electrician for the installation of the solar panels.

Mr Energy is your premier choice for commercial solar panel installation. We are Clean Energy Council accredited and fully licensed electrical contractors (Electrical Contractors Licence #87247). All our work is done with pride and respect, with optimal efficiency the ultimate goal. Contact our team on 0401 080 445 for a free assessment on how we can transform your business over to solar power.

It’s wonderful to know you’ve decided to install solar panels and are doing your part to help the environment. However, for your investment to remain strong and have your solar panels providing you with efficient energy for the next 25 years or more, you’ll need to look after them. The best way to do that is with regular solar panel maintenance. You can do two tasks yourself to ensure your panels work optimally: regular solar cleaning and electrical maintenance.

Cleaning your solar panel has to be done at least four times a year, while your solar power maintenance only has to be done if your panels aren’t working at optimal efficiency. We recommend getting a professional for both jobs. With our trusted and reliable electricians, you can be sure Mr Energy will take care of it as we would our own.

The performance of your solar system is crucial to ensure you receive a return on your initial investment. With the cost of electricity increasing annually, you’ll save around $20,000 on energy bills over the lifetime of the installation. This, unfortunately, won’t be possible if your panels aren’t working correctly due to bird droppings, dirt, dust or anything else that adheres to the panels causing a failure in efficiency.

Benefits of Solar Panel Cleaning 

One of the biggest concerns with solar panels is their exposure to bird droppings. This can cause severe damage and decrease the amount of light reaching the panels, thus reducing energy output. You should have them cleaned regularly if you do find yourself victim to droppings.

With regular cleaning, you’ll protect your warranty and the lifespan of the solar panels because accumulating dust and dirt will damage the panels and cause issues with the wiring if left unattended for too long.

With heavy rain, you won’t have to worry too much, as it will rinse most dust from the panels, but you shouldn't take any chances when it comes to light rain. We have seen that light rain can almost cause more dirt to stick to the panels decreasing the output even more. Relying on rain alone is not the answer—by cleaning your solar panels regularly, you will have the peace of mind you need to know your investment is safe and you won’t have to worry about any further costs.

Unlike other machines, solar panels don’t require much maintenance because they don’t have any moving parts that need lubrication or a process that involves getting rid of rust. However, when looking after your solar panels, there are some aspects to consider. If you need solar panel repairs, one of our certified, highly trained electricians will be happy to assist you. We operate under electrical contractor's licence #87247.

Tips Regarding Solar Maintenance 

Solar panels are usually placed in high locations and it’s common for the panels to collect dirt and pollen, which requires cleaning, especially during climate changes. We always recommend getting a professional to clean your panels for you, but if you want to clean them yourself, you can use a soft cloth to remove any dirt or dust. To clean oil residue or stubborn dirt, you can mix rubbing alcohol with water as a detergent. 

Always ensure the placement of your panels has sufficient sunlight with no overgrown trees or any new buildings that can affect the sunlight patterns. We know there’s not much you can do with new buildings coming up, but it would help if you made sure that lush trees are always trimmed.

When cleaning your panels, inspect the wiring and mounting rack to determine any water damage or drainage issues. You can also look for any broken glass or missing bolts. If any of these issues arise, you should contact us—don’t try and fix it yourself as you could damage the entire system. 

A trained professional electrician only should do solar repairs. Before you look for any damage on the panel themselves, you can inspect the energy usage to see if it’s still running at full capacity. If you install energy monitors, it will help you spot any dead panels in your system.