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System Types
Grid connect systems enable you to reduce your electricity costs during daylight hours.
Most solar systems installed in Australia are grid connect and include solar panels wired to an
inverter which feeds the solar electricity produced in to the electricity meter.
Our quotes are all inclusive so that once we’re finished the solar system will be connected to the
grid and up and running. Our installation includes a digital net meter which means that solar
electricity from your solar system will supply electricity to the house first. If there is an excess of
solar electricity produced such as in the middle of a sunny day then the excess will be exported
back to the grid.
A grid connect solar system will save you money on your electricity bill but not eliminate it
completely.
New England Solar Power has developed their own Ground Mount Framing system which is
now available for other Solar Installers to purchase and use.
The NESP Ground Mount Frame System has been engineered to accept modules from 6 major
manufacturers. It is made from galvanised steel, engineered for AS 1170.2 and is easily
adjustable from 5 degree to 45 degree lift angles, to optimise output.
There are different “Bay Frame” sizes – up to 7 modules between each 2 posts, dependent on the
modules. Suits system sizes from 4 to 40000 modules.
One of the big limitations of a typical grid-connect solar system is that it doesn’t produce
electricity at night.
Solar hybrid systems include battery storage so that excess solar energy can be stored in batteries
and used later when the sun goes down.
Solar hybrid systems include solar panels connected to an inverter, an energy management
device (or inverter-charger), batteries and the electricity grid.
The following diagram shows how the addition of batteries to a solar system can maximize the
use of energy generated by a solar system.
Check out this document for more info.
Let’s start with what are you trying to achieve
Specifically:
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Do you already have an existing solar PV system and is that generating enough energy to
meet your average daily energy consumption?
 What proportion of energy consumption occurs at night?
 If net metered, how much energy is currently exported to the grid?
 Is back-up power during grid outages a ‘must-have’ or a ‘nice-to-have’?
 Is the ultimate aim to one day leave the grid?
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Is it more important to have a short payback period or a high level of independence from
the grid?
Never pay another electricity bill with an off-grid solar power system!
Off-grid solar systems typically include solar panels connected to an inverter, an energy
management device, batteries and a back-up generator.
New England Solar Power has over 15 years experience in design, installation and maintenance
of off-grid solar systems. We use quality equipment to deliver power and reliability.
The key to the longevity of any off-grid solar system is the battery system. Maintaining batteries
in good condition will enable them to last around 10 years.
Our off-grid solar systems are tailored to your energy needs. That’s why we ask you to tell us
what electrical appliances/equipment you want before we design a system for you. This enables
us to ensure that there is sufficient solar power being supplied (i.e. enough panels) and sufficient
battery storage to last you during consecutive days of overcast conditions.
Complete a power demand profile (found just below) and send it to:
info@newenglandsolarpower.com.au so we can quote you on an off-grid solar system to meet
your needs.
Here is a Power Demand Sheet (Word doc) which you can use to determine your power
consumption.
This is an example of a Power Demand Sheet which you can use to determine how much power
you need.
Solar pumps are a superior alternative to diesel in locations far from the electricity grid where
water isn’t required 24-hours a day.
We install built-to-last Lorentz solar pumps for pumping from bores, dams and rivers to water
storage tanks and watering troughs.
Contact us about your stock watering requirements.
Our Systems
See some of our systems in action by clicking on the buttons below
Commercial
New England Solar power has extensive experience in commercial solar systems up to and
beyond 100 kW.
The key to commercial solar is knowing what your daytime electricity needs are as well as
determining the most suitable roof space (or ground space for ground mount systems).
Using the latest software, we can design a system specifically for your rooftop, which may
involve multiple arrays in different orientations, minimising losses, and maximising the energy
yield for the situation.
After obtaining network data on your organisation’s energy consumption, or by installing a data
logger for a period, we use software with real solar insolation data specific to your region to
analyse the financial impact that various solar system sizes are likely to have on your electricity
bill. From this we produce a report, outlining Internal Rate of Return, calculated payback period
and estimated bill reduction, on a range of system sizes. The choice is then yours.
Grid Connection
We have successfully negotiated connection agreements for many commercial scale solar PV
projects, ranging from 10kWp to 315kWp. This involves providing schematics of the specific
designs, and ensuring that voltage rise in the installation is minimised, and all connections meet
the NSW Service & Installation Rules. On occasion this requires additional network protection
equipment; we have the expertise to carry out this work.
Engineering
As part of the process we put you in touch with an experienced structural engineer who has made
many assessments of roof structures for commercial PV projects, giving you the confidence that
your roof can support a large solar array.
As part of the electrical design of the PV system, we may choose to look at Power Factor
Correction equipment to create further savings for your business. This can be done using
separate equipment, or sometimes, through programming of the solar inverters to produce some
reactive power, in negotiation with the electricity supply network connection agreement.
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Team
Rob Taber
Rob is the founding Director of New England Solar Power and has been designing and installing
solar power systems since 1997. Rob has 30 years experience in the Auto-Electrical trade,
BCSE/CEC accreditation and is the Treasurer of the Solar Energy Industries Association. Rob
was the 2014 Winner of the Armidale Business Leader of the Year Award and the Regional
Business Leader of the Year
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Geoff Bragg
Geoff is our resident sunman(follow him on Twitter @sunman_geoff). He has been passionate
about solar technology for years and is our chief solar designer for grid connect, solar hybrid and
off-grid solar systems (BCSE/CEC accredited and licensed electrician 278714C). He recently
won Apprentice of the Year - New England Region and the Excellence in Electrotechnology
Award at the NSW State Training Awards. He is a strong advocate of the solar industry and
holds the positions of: Chairman of NSW Solar Energy Industries Association and is the
Secretary of the Australian Solar Council & Energy Storage Council. In his spare time he does
radio interviews on all things solar related!
Cameron Dalgleish
Cameron joined the team in 2013 and has a keen interest in energy efficiency and renewable
energy. He looks after sales, stock, installation schedules and, grid connection applications and is
our main point of contact in the office.
Mike Schmidt
Mike organises grid connection applications, stock ordering, installation scheduling, OHS
compliance and & generally assists in the office. He is also out in the field with Roland doing
installations.
Erica Hays
Erica handles all our accounts and invoicing & assists in the office.
Roland Raus
Roland is one of our technicians and an enthusiastic member of the team, bringing years of
small-engineering, plumbing, electrical and construction experience. He installs and maintains
Stand Alone and Grid Connect solar systems under the supervision of Rob & Geoff.
Contact Us
Thanks for visiting our website. For further questions or information please don't hesitate to
contact us using the details form below. Alternatively if you would like a free, no obligation
quote fill our our online quote form.
New England Solar Power Pty Ltd
Phone: 02 6772 6233
Email: info@newenglandsolarpower.com.au
Street Address:
110 Taylor Street, Armidale (cnr of Naughten Ave)
Postal Address:
PO Box 654
Armidale NSW 2350
Australia
ACN: 087 006 406
ABN: 25 087 006 406
CEC (BCSE) Accreditation No: A8973865 (F1675)
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