Solar Products

Choose the right components for your solar system

Explore solar panels, inverters, batteries and metering information from Space Solar. Each plays a different role: panels generate electricity, an inverter makes it usable, a battery can store energy for later, and metering records electricity exchanged with the grid.

Start with the component you want to understand, or explore our residential solar and commercial solar services if you are planning a complete installation.

Solar Panels

Generate electricity from sunlight. Solar panels produce direct current (DC) electricity. The right array depends on available roof space, orientation, shading and your electricity use.

Compare panel dimensions, rated output, efficiency and the separate product and performance warranty terms. System output varies with site conditions and weather.

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Solar Inverters

Convert solar electricity for use in your property. An inverter converts DC electricity into alternating current (AC). Its design must suit the panels, electrical supply and connection requirements.

Consider shading, monitoring, equipment compatibility and any future battery plans. A battery upgrade may require additional or different inverter equipment.

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Solar Batteries

Store energy for use later. A compatible battery can store surplus solar electricity for evening or other periods of demand. Suitability depends on your energy use, tariffs, existing equipment and installation conditions.

Compare usable capacity, power output, warranty conditions and backup capability. A battery does not automatically provide whole-home backup: this requires a suitable system design and supporting equipment.

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Metering

Understand electricity imports and exports. Your meter records electricity exchanged with the grid. Metering requirements are part of planning a grid-connected solar installation.

Your electricity retailer can confirm arrangements for a meter upgrade, applicable tariffs and any charges. Read our metering information before discussing the requirements for your property.

Read About Metering

How the components work together

  • Generate: panels convert sunlight into DC electricity.
  • Convert: the inverter makes electricity usable in your property.
  • Use or store: supply your loads and store surplus in a compatible battery.
  • Exchange: metering records electricity imported from or exported to the grid.

Start with your property and energy use

Before choosing equipment, gather a recent electricity bill and consider when you use the most energy. Roof space, shading, your switchboard and any existing solar equipment all affect the options.

  • Planning a new system? Start with our solar installation services.
  • Adding storage? Review solar batteries and share your existing inverter details when you enquire.
  • Comparing options? Look beyond rated capacity to compatibility, warranty terms and installation requirements.
  • Looking for completed installations? Browse our solar projects.

Solar product questions

No. A grid-connected solar system can operate without a battery. Whether storage is worthwhile depends on when you use electricity, your tariffs, budget and goals.

Often this is possible, but compatibility must be checked. The inverter model, electrical installation, proposed battery and backup requirements determine what changes are needed.

A standard grid-connected solar system normally shuts down during a grid outage. Backup requires equipment and wiring designed for that purpose; the circuits supplied and backup duration depend on the configuration and available energy.

Use your electricity consumption and usage pattern as a starting point, then consider roof conditions, budget and connection limits. Panel capacity, inverter output and battery storage capacity describe different things and should be assessed together.