Do you need 200 amp for solar?

The main circuit breaker should be rated 200 amps before installing solar panels. However, you may need to make upgrades if the breaker is rated anything less than this.

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When is a Main Electrical Panel Upgrade Necessary?

The main electrical panel consists of many breakers channeling electricity to different circuits throughout your home. It also features one main breaker that channels power to the other breakers. The various circuits in your home electrical system use varying energy levels. The kitchen circuit may use 20 amps, while the living room circuit uses 60 amps. Each circuit’s breaker automatically shuts off power to that particular circuit if it becomes overloaded. The main circuit breaker automatically shuts power off to the entire house in case of overload. Now, suppose that the main circuit breaker is designed to handle a maximum of 100 amps and your new solar panels generate 100 more amps, bringing the total electrical load to 200 amps. The extra electrical load would cause the main breaker to shut off – it could also cause electrocution or spark a fire – research shows that old electrical equipment and appliances (such as old breakers) cause about 13% of all home fires. This is why upgrading the main electrical panel is crucial before adding solar panels. The main circuit breaker should be rated 200 amps before installing solar panels. However, you may need to make upgrades if the breaker is rated anything less than this. You may need to do more in addition to a main electrical panel upgrade before installing solar panels. Most notably, you will need to install several other appliances to make the solar panels work, including cables, inverters, and batteries. You may also need to make two other significant changes depending on your house’s setting:

Trimming Trees

Trees close to your house with branches hanging over the roof can obstruct the sunrays required to generate solar energy. Trimming these branches may be necessary to ensure the solar panels are exposed to the sun’s full glare. You may also need to cut the tree down if it bears over the whole roof.

Partial or Full Roof Replacement

Solar panels can last for up to 30 years, while most roofs have shorter lifespans. Roof damages in the future could damage your solar panels, so it is vital to ensure that the roof is solid and sturdy before installing the panels. You may need to replace the whole roof or the roof section supporting the solar panels.

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What is the cheapest form of electricity to produce?

Renewables confirmed as cheapest source of electricity.

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CSIRO and AEMO’s GenCost 2021-22 report confirms that wind and solar are the cheapest sources for electricity generation and storage in Australia. The report concluded that once the current inflationary cycle ends, wind, solar and batteries will continue to become cheaper. It highlights a range of scenarios to help predict the mix and cost of potential technologies into the future. The Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, said, ‘This important report underlines the need for Australia and the world to invest heavily in renewable energy sources to put downward pressure on power prices.’ ‘The government is determined that Australia will lead the way in reducing emissions and this report shows that renewable energy is the most cost-effective way to achieve that.’

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