SMALL HOME
1-3 People
Modest energy needs
Lights, TV, DVD player,
sound system,
microwave, kettle, fridge,
washing machine,
evaporative cooler & computer
1.5kW to 3kW Systems
Number of Panels
up to 12 panels
Solar Energy Produced Per Day
Up to 12.6kW*
Battery Ready
Recommendation
Enphase Batteries/
BYD Batteries
MEDIUM HOME
4-5 People
Average energy needs
Lights, TV, DVD player, sound system,
microwave, kettle, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, evaporative cooler and/or small RC Air conditioners, computers.
3kW to 7kW Systems
Number of Panels
up to 28 panels
Solar Energy Produced Per Day
Up to 29.4kW*
Battery Ready
Recommendation
Enphase Batteries/
BYD Batteries
Tesla Powerwall 2*
(over 5kW only)
LARGE HOME
4-5 People / Pool, RC Aircon
Large energy needs
Lights, TV, DVD player, sound system,
microwave, kettle, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, evaporative cooler and/or RC Air conditioners, computers. swimming pool filter
8kW to 10W Systems
Number of Panels
up to 40 panels
Solar Energy Produced Per Day
Up to 42kW*
Battery Ready
Recommendation
BYD Batteries
Tesla Powerwall 2
With all solar technologies – there is not a lot of straightforward information, deciding on the right solar option can be confusing. We’re here to break down some key differences for you in a way you won’t need an engineering degree to understand.Think of solar panels like bulbs in a string of Christmas lights. In string inverter systems, when one panel fails, the whole system goes out. Or when one panel’s output drops – thanks to fallen leaves, a passing cloud, or some other unavoidable factor – the system’s overall performance drops to match the lowest performing panel. With microinverters, each panel operates independently – so independently so no matter what happens to any one panel, the rest of the system keeps producing power.
Microinverters String Inverters
Easy Installation No mounting a big inverter on the wall Added complexity and big inverter on your wall
Greater Production Produce the most power Least performer
Higher Reliability No single point of failure Main inverter is a single point of failure
Longer Warranty 10 years Typically 5 years
Increased Safety Low voltage DC never exceeds 60 volts Up to 600-1000 volts DC on roof
Monitoring Advanced panel level No monitoring out of the box
