LEU SOLAR | A family owned Solar Company

Our Story

We are a small business run with family and ethical values at the forefront with over 20 years in the electrical industry. As a business that has its roots established as a family entity, the core values of running a small business and providing quality trustworthy work is in our DNA. During our time we have operated and been trusted with some of the biggest residential solar power companies in market to manage the install of solar power solutions for their customers. We are backed with experience, industry knowhow, and a view that too many new solar companies are selling cheap systems of poor quality only looking to make a quick buck off unsuspecting consumers, and then in turn go out of business a few years later leaving home owners with no warranties, substandard systems and poor install quality. We have a firm belief that we can offer a positive change in the industry, and be a partner of choice in delivering solutions to customers that exceed expectations and are fit for purpose. We are focused on providing a streamlined, yet tailored customer centric solution to all of our work carried out. We take unprecedented pride in our workmanship and as such all installs are carried out in-house, with no subcontractors used and only materials of the highest quality being provided during install. When dealing with us we operate in a transparent and no fuss manner, catering to a wide variety of budgets and situations. There are no call centres to wait in queue for, all discussions are held directly with our staff based in Sydney.

How Solar works

First to understand why solar? It can help to understand at a high level how solar power actually works.

Sunlight captured by solar panels creates DC power. DC power is then sent to the inverter to turn the DC power into AC 240V power.
The AC power generated is then made available for use in your home.
Excess power not used in your home is then fed to the grid, and registered by the net meter. Credits may then be paid by certain energy providers.

How is sunlight converted to electricity?

‍When sunlight hits the PV cells in a solar panel, electrons are knocked loose and move around. These loose electrons can be captured so they move in the same direction around a circuit. An electric current is formed by this flow of electrons in the same direction.By connecting many PV cells to each other in a panel and wiring a number of panels together (called an array), a flow is created and produces current (DC) electricity. The more panels in an array, the more electricity is made. In our homes and business we use 240 volt alternating current (AC) electricity. Therefore, a box called an inverter is installed and used to convert the DC electricity to AC so it can be used in your premises.

What happens on a cloudy day?

‍‍Evena cloudy day is sufficient to generate some solar power, however it is a lotless efficient than a sunny day. It is important to remember that in a solarpanel array, shade blocks the flow of electricity through the panels. Thisoccurs even if shading is only one of the panels, the overall output in thisinstance across the array would be reduced.Whilst you do not have control ofshade from clouds, you should always look to position your panels in an areafree from shadows of other objects, such as buildings and/or trees. If this isnot possible, there may be an option to split the solar panels across differentparts of your roof to face different directions. These kind of set ups howevercan require an extra or different inverter to ensure the correct inputs areavailable. Many modern solar panels also come with devices called bypassdiodes, which allow for the device to enable electricity to flow around theshaded area, avoiding the partially shaded areas on the array. Be sure todiscuss your factors with us, and we can help best assess what the mostappropriate solution would be.

Why Solar?

Living in Australia gives us a very unique and natural advantage for solar solutions; lots of sunshine. This puts Australians in a position to capitalise on all of the benefits of a highly functional and operational solar power solution.

Savings on Electricity Bills

As you will be generating and using your own electricity, this means you will be using less from the utility supplier. This will immediately translate into savings you will see on your energy bill.Also, if your solar power system produces more energy than it can use there are a few options. Excess energy will feed back into the main electricity grid, and when this happens your energy retailer will buy this excess electricity at an agreed tariff, which further passes on more savings. If you then decide to install a battery solution with your solar PV system, you can then store solar power not used during the day into the batteries for later use. This allows you to take the solar power generated even further, and help reduce your electricity bill even further.

Environmentally Friendly

When compared to traditional energy sources, solar energy is considered to be more environmentally friendly and is considered to have the least negative impact on the environment compared to other conventional energy sources. Although there is some environmental impact from the manufacturing of the panels, as with most manufacturing processes, the use of solar panels themselves produce zero emissions. It does not produce greenhouse gases, does not pollute water and requires very little water for maintenance. Solar panels also do not produce any noise pollution, as it is silent, which is a major benefit when discussing domestic and residential solutions.

System Options

At LEU Solar, we are committed to providing high-quality customer service built on a foundation of trust and honesty. LEU Solar understand that solar power can be confusing and that no two households are the same. For this reason, we offer a variety of solar solutions to suit your individual families lifestyle and budget. Our highly trained staff will work closely with you to design a solar system that best suit your needs.

With an industry leading 12 year warranty on all our workmanship, we stand by the quality of our work. We pride ourselves on using top quality products and have systems to suit all budgets, without compromising on quality. Our systems are designed for maximum performance and efficiency over the lifetime of the system. This is supported by the fact that we work with Australia’s most trusted solar brands. Our team of in house expert installers are all Clean Energy Council accredited and our goal is to cut out the 'middleman', you will be dealing directly with the installers, not salesmen. Our installers always do a site inspection, so there will be no surprises on the day of the install. They will run through location and panel placement to maximise your full solar potential.

LEU Solar also offer power storage solutions. Any excess solar power produced that is not used during the day, can be stored in batteries to allow the energy to be used at night. This will help further reduce your electricity bill. These batteries have backup capability, so you can still have power during a blackout. You will be the envy of the street!

FAQ's

1. Does my PV solar system require maintenance?

Yes it does, please refer to the maintenance schedule provided. Solar panels are designed in a way where they only operate effectively when the sunlight hits the panel’s surface unaffected by shading, animal droppings, dirt and other debris that may naturally accumulate over time. Some rooftops are also subject to a high rate of leaf fall or flora obstructions. It is recommended that solar panels are cleaned once every 3 months. Inverters are essentially maintenance free, however should be installed away from direct sunlight, have breathable space around them to ventilate and be accessible to emergency or repair personnel.

2. How do I clean my panels?

Most panels are glass/Perspex with a surface that is to some extent, hail resistant, and it remains critical that the surface remains as unscratched as possible. Only clean with non-abrasive products, and if an agent such as car wash liquid is used you must ensure it is completely rinsed and cleaned off. Care should be taken when hosing down panels not to aim the water in such a manner where water may collect in your ceiling space.

3. Do I still need electricity from the Grid?

Your solar system may not always collect sufficient electricity to cover your daily power needs, and in this case you will still pull the required electricity from the Grid.

4. How will I use the electricity collected from my solar system?

The electricity collected from the solar system panel is converted from direct current (DC) to 240V alternating current (AC) through the inverter. Once it has been converted into AC it is then fed back into your house, stored in a battery system or fed back into the electricity grid. The credits you receive from your power will depend on your state’s FIT (Feed in Tariff).

5. Will a solar system work during the night?

The solar system only generates electricity through the collection of sunlight. Therefore, at night no solar panel system is able to generate solar electricity.

6. What happens on cloudy days?

On sunny days your solar system will obtain the best possible electricity generated, however on cloudy days the panels will not generate the same amount.

7. What happens during an electricity black out?

During an electricity black out all solar systems will automatically switch off and reconnect once electricity has been restored to avoid any safety issues, and ensure it does not interfere with any repair work being performed..

8. Will I need to change over my meter?

Once your PV solar power system is installed you will require a new meter. If you have an older style accumulation meter (with spinning disk) this will need to be replaced with an interval meter or smart meter. This is because an accumulation meter does not record the electricity you export to the grid or the electricity you import from the grid. An interval meter or a smart meter provides half hourly readings of the electricity you consume and the surplus electricity you generate.

The new meters are provided by your electricity distribution provider at an additional cost.

9. What if my inverter feels hot?

It is normal for an inverter to feel warm to the touch. Most inverters have a radiator-like surface called a heat sink designed to dissipate heat. This part is supposed to be hot, so please do not touch it. If any part of the inverter however is too hot to touch, or if you notice a smell of burning plastic or rubber, the system must be turned off immediately until a qualified technician can examine it.
If the Inverter is located in an area where it receives a lot of direct sunlight, it might more than likely overheat or run less efficiently. A good idea would be to provide the inverter with ventilation and shade as to prevent any of these issues from occurring.

10. What to do if my inverter is making a funny noise?

Inverters make several kinds of noises when they are operating. Some noises are completely normal, but others could be an indicative of a problem or impending failure. Although the inverter is meant to make noise, if the noise sounds out of the ordinary compared to what is usually heard, or inverter if making a new sound, it must be turned off immediately until a qualified technician can examine it.

11. How do I turn my PV solar power system on and off?

In a rare case that you may be required to turn off the solar system, you MUST follow the procedure below for shutting the system down correctly. It is very important that any plugs, socket connectors or PV DC Array Isolators are not disconnected under load.Firstly you would turn off the SOLAR SUPPLY MAIN SWITCH located in the switchboard or the INVERTER AC ISOLATOR (if one is installed).Secondly you would turn off all PV DC ARRAY ISOLATOR('S) located adjacent to the inverter.To turn the system back on, simply follow the instructions above in the reverse order. Shutdown procedures are normally located either directly next to the inverter or in the main switchboard.

12. What do I do if my inverter’s ground fault detection indicator (GFDI) light is on?

Your inverter has two LED lights on the front panel, one of them is a Ground Fault Detector/Interrupter (GFDI) light. Each LED assumes different colours depending on the inverter's status. Under normal operation, the operating status LED should be green, while the GFDI LED should be off. If the GFDI light is red, you must call LimeELEC immediately. In certain rare circumstances, this may indicate a hazardous situation as Ground faults can be very dangerous. Please always refer to the inverters user manual and note whether the error or fault code goes away on it's own after 24 hours. If the inverter however persistently displays an error condition, it should definitely be serviced. You must then switch it off until a qualified technician can examine it.

13. Warranty?

I. Panels warranty; 25 years
II. Inverter warranty; variable dependent on inverter type/size used. Range is 5 – 10 years
III. Workmanship warranty; 12-year industry-leading workmanship warranty

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We guarantee all our work with an industry leading 12 year workmanship warranty.