Solar Services
Pioneering for a Greener Future
Hobbs Electrical would like you to have the luxury of living a greener tomorrow. Is it worth going solar? The answer is yes! With the cost of electricity on the rise switching to a renewable energy source such as solar not only lowers your bills and reduces your carbon footprint. It is also low maintenance and eco-friendly. It is a secure investment and has abundant energy for you to go off-grid.
At Hobbs Electrical we cater for residential through to commercial with Level 2 accredited electricians. If getting off the grid is your dream, our bespoke solar and battery solutions could be the right solution for you.
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Hobbs Electrical Delivers the Whole Package
Solar panels designed by REC
Packing in cutting-edge technologies to deliver higher power density, stunning aesthetics, and minimal environmental impact. An innovative gap-less cell layout increases active area of the panel to capture more sunlight.
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25 year product warranty*: covers panel defects
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25 year performance warranty: ensures panels perform exactly as they’re expected to – every year for 25 years
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25 year labor warranty*: gives added protection in case a panel needs to be serviced
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At least 92% of nameplate power in year 25; an industry best
Inverters and batteries by Alpha, and Fronius*
An inverter provides you with your own source of renewable energy, using solar modules that generate electricity from the energy radiated by the sun. An inverter then converts the direct current into an alternating current for use in the home.
Features include:
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Optimising system output: monitoring the current and voltage values of the solar modules to ensure they’re always delivering the best possible output.
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Increasing self-consumption: electricity from your roof is cheaper than electricity from the grid. A smart inverter will therefore ensure that you are able to use as much as possible of the solar power that your system generates yourself.
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Backup power supply: solar power can only be generated, used, and, in combination with a battery, stored – even in the event of a blackout – if your inverter features backup power functionality.
*Alpha-ess, Fronius does the inverter.
To find out more about our products and installation and to switch to a cleaner and greener tomorrow get in contact with our friendly staff.
Solar Panels
Panels designed by REC
Why Hobbs Electrical chooses Solar Panels by REC?
Hobbs Electrical wants to be renowned for its quality products and services. When choosing a company to work with in regards to solar panels REC is the best. Here are some reasons why?
REC is known for it's multiple award-winning innovations. REC Alpha Pure family of solar panels empowers you to take full advantage of solar energy. Packing in cutting-edge technologies to deliver higher power density, stunning aesthetics, and minimal environmental impact. REC Alpha Pure and Pure-R are the solar panels of choice for home solar. How does REC do it and what does it mean for you?
Heterojunction (HJT) cell technology
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No LID = no power loss; you get the power you pay for
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Leading temperature coefficient means more energy as temperature rises
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Higher power for greater savings and accelerated return on investment
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With high power density (watts/m²), REC Alpha Pure and Pure-R panels generate more energy from the same area, getting more from limited spaces
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REC Alpha Pure Series delivers around 16% more power on your roof compared to conventional panels
Advanced cell connection technology
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Increased number of wires greatly improves flow of electricity current
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Eliminating invasive soldering removes risk of cell damage or microcracks for long-lasting high performance
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Stylish looks thanks to thin, barely-visible wires and uniformly black-colored cells
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Full-black variant is a design masterpiece and the most elegant feature for your home
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Solder-free cells
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Environmentally-friendly manufacturing drastically reduces carbon footprint
Gapless cell layout
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Innovative gapless cell layout increases active area of the panel to capture more sunlight
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Boosts power density to impressive 223 watts/m², with panel power reaching 430 Wp
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Higher power in a compact panel size
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Elegant full-black design
Pioneering panel designs
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REC's award-winning and iconic Twin design splits the REC Alpha Pure into two ‘Twin’ sections
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Reduces internal resistance for more power and reliability
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Continued energy production in shaded conditions means you see higher energy yields
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REC Alpha Pure-R takes this further and divides the panel into four sections, producing even more energy in shade
Super-strong frame
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Support bars protect cells and glass from bending under load
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Allows extreme loads up to 7000 Pa
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Panels maintain high performance levels over the installation lifetime
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30 mm frame height makes panel easier to handle
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Frame design allows optimized transportation: more panels/pallet = more panels/container = fewer trucks on the road = more savings
Lead free
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Lead-free*
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Lead removed from all panel components, including cell connections, cross connectors and junction box soldering
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No toxic leakage of lead after recycling
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Enables homeowners to boost environmental impact and lower overall carbon footprint even more
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*RoHS compliant
Premium solar panel warranty
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25 year product warranty*: covers panel defects
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25 year performance warranty: ensures panels perform exactly as they’re expected to – every year for 25 years
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25 year labor warranty*: gives added protection in case a panel needs to be serviced
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At least 92% of nameplate power in year 25; an industry best
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Unprecedented savings, more economic security, and greater energy autonomy for consumers
Hobbs Chosen Inverter
Designed by Fronius
At Hobbs Electrical we want to offer our clients the best possible products, with award-winning design and technology to help get the most out of the sun and save the environment. For this reason, we use Fronius Inverters and this is the reason why?
In brief – what is an inverter?
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The inverter converts direct current into alternating current and is what makes the energy generated by your PV system usable.
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It monitors the performance of the solar modules, important grid parameters and values, thus ensuring high yields and the safety of the PV system
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Fronius inverters are ideal companions for smart homes, and their backup power function enables you to remain self-sufficient even in the event of a blackout
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Fronius embodies sustainability in its inverters, which are manufactured to the highest levels of environmental awareness and accountability.
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We recommend that you discuss any questions you have regarding the right inverter for you with the installer of your choice.
A current is not always a current
A PV system can provide you with your own source of renewable energy. To do this you need solar modules that generate electricity from the energy radiated by the sun. But this electricity cannot be used in the household right away, as it’s in the form of direct current, whereas most household appliances and the grids use alternating current. You therefore need an inverter to convert the direct current into alternating current. Only then will you be able to use the energy from the sun, or feed it into the grid.
The inverter is usually installed in a cellar or a garage, where it doesn’t take up too much space: On average, it’s about the same size as a medicine cabinet. The appropriate power category for the inverter will depend on the size of the photovoltaic system, so the best thing to do is to get advice from a professional installer in your area.
Yield and safety – the most important functions of the inverter
Because of its main functions, the inverter is known as the “heart and brain” of the PV system.
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Making current usable:
converting direct current into alternating current for use in the home. -
Optimising system output:
monitoring the current and voltage values of the solar modules to ensure they’re always delivering the best possible output. -
Guaranteeing safe operation:
the inverter is also an important factor in the safety of your system. For example, it contains a cooling feature that prevents the system from overheating. It also controls the frequency of the grid and reduces the output as required. In a worst-case scenario, the inverter can also disconnect the system from the grid. -
Increasing self-consumption:
electricity from your roof is cheaper than electricity from the grid. A smart inverter will therefore ensure that you are able to use as much as possible of the solar power that your system generates yourself. -
Backup power supply:
solar power can only be generated, used and, in combination with a battery, stored – even in the event of a blackout – if your inverter features backup power functionality. -
The ability to use and store electricity is critical in determining the amount you can save using a PV system, and the degree of self-sufficiency that the system will give you. We’re therefore going to delve a little more deeply into these two topics.
Why Hobbs chooses a Fronius Inverter
The globally established Austrian company Fronius has been a byword for safety, quality, innovation, and reliability for 70 years. Since developing its first inverter in 1995 Fronius has produced inverters with a total power output of more than 5 gigawatts – approximately equal to the output of five nuclear power stations. All Fronius solar inverters are thoroughly tested and have a manufacturer’s warranty of up to 20 years, offering you peace of mind that goes well beyond that required by law.
Fronius pay much attention at the development stage to ensure that the inverters can accommodate future requirements to keep them up to date SolarBright offers the Fronius Primo inverters for single-phase systems and the Fronius Symo inverters for 3-phase solar systems.
The inverters now feature communication ability via Wi-Fi allowing connectivity to the inverter to monitor power yield and status via the Fronius Solar.Web online portal. If you add the optional Fronius Smart Meter you can also monitor power consumption in the home. The Fronius Solar.Web app is available for smartphones and tablets.
Quick Specs
Fronius Primo Solar Inverter
The Fronius Primo is available in capacities from 3.0 to 5.0kW and perfectly completes the new Fronius SnapINverter generation. This single-phase, transformer-less inverter is ideal for home solar systems.
Its innovative SuperFlex Design provides maximum flexibility in system design, while the SnapINverter mounting system makes installation and maintenance easier than ever before.
The communication package is included as standard with the Fronius Primo inverters, with Wi-Fi, energy management, and several interfaces making the Fronius Primo a communicative inverter for domestic solar systems.
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Maximum efficiency of 98 to 98.1%
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1000V Maximum input voltage
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Regulated air cooling – no fan cuts noise and eliminates a failure point for better reliability
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Standard warranty of 5 years with optional upgrades to 10 or 15 years
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Inverter and yield monitoring and fault notification via the Fronius Solar.Web portal and app
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Communication connectivity through ethernet and Wi-Fi
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USB A socket for data logging and inverter updates via USB flash drive
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IP65 rating so suitable for outdoor and indoor installations
For a quote on our inverters and installation or you'd like to speak with our friendly staff.
Information provided by fronius.com
Hobbs Chosen
Rechargeable Home Batteries
Designed by Alpha
Home battery storage for solar energy may not be a new concept. However, with new ideas and award-winning innovative technology, it is more accessible than ever, with new batteries for residential and commercial use being created every year. If the environment is essential to you, reducing your carbon footprint or being able to live off the grid sounds enticing to you. Hobbs Electrical has the solutions for you... installing solar panels with the combination of an inverter and solar panel battery system you'd be well on the way to a cleaner greener environment and a huge reduction in your power bills.
At Hobbs Electrical we'd like to make your dreams a reality. Enquire today by contacting our friendly staff to gain a quote or discuss your options.
In brief – what is a rechargeable home battery?
Rechargeable home battery systems are designed to maximize your home's energy independence. That means seamless backup and a smaller carbon footprint for your home. Using a battery can maximise the effectiveness of your system and help you save even more on your electricity bills. A rechargeable home battery is an intelligent system that can be customized to your energy needs, with the ability to charge from solar so energy is always available on demand.
Solar batteries connect right into your solar inverter, storing excess unused power generated throughout the day. This energy is then used when your solar panels can’t produce enough electricity to meet your energy use, usually on dark days or at night. There are a wide variety of batteries out there, each with different pros and cons.
Alpha ESS Smile: These batteries are great for a range of hybrid and retrofit battery solution, for both on-grid and off-grid use. One of the pioneer manufacturer in the energy storage market, their products are well suited for commercial and residential solar systems.
AlphaESS Home Battery Storage
Smile Series
AphlaESS residential energy storage solution covers 3 ~ 10 kW, and this range is predominantly designed for PV self-consumption, back-up power, load shifting and off-grid solutions for household applications.
Advantages
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Safe and reliable
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24 Hour UPS Ability
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Modular Design
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High Capability
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VPP Ready
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24 Hour Online Monitor
AlphaCloud
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Connects all the AlphaESS systems and enables monitoring, smart control, trading and energy service.
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Make maximum use of your PV system
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Smartly control your system to reach the highest self-consumption
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Set parameters control and build VPP
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Monitor your system 24/7 and upgrade it remotely
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Enjoy a smart home with IoT compatible
SMILE-B3
3 kW
2.9 - 17.2 kWh
Smile-B3 is suitable for any pre-existing solar system with no current solar battery attached, which can pair with up to six 2.9kWh batteries, expanding your storage capacity to 17.4kWh.
Warranty
5 Year Product Warranty,
10 Year Battery Warranty
SMILE5
5 kW
2.9 - 80 kWh
SMILE 5 Series system is the best seller of AlphaESS. It is available for DC-coupling, AC-coupling and hybrid-coupling connection and working with multiple battery options including 2.9kWh, 5.7kWh, 10.1kWh and 13.3kWh battery module. With VPP value stacked, it would be the best choice for householders.
Warranty
5 Year Product Warranty,
10 Year Battery Warranty
SMILE-B5-GW
5 kW
2.9 - 80 kWh
SMILE 5 Series system is the best seller of AlphaESS. It is available for DC-coupling, AC-coupling and hybrid-coupling connection and working with multiple battery options including 2.9kWh, 5.7kWh, 10.1kWh and 13.3kWh battery module. With VPP value stacked, it would be the best choice for householders.
Warranty
5 Year Product Warranty,
10 Year Battery Warranty
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