Every day people across Australia recognize that they need to switch to solar power and maximize the efficiency of their home. There are many reasons for this change, including the fact that homes have the potential to receive free energy and household electricity bills can be significantly reduced.

If you’re considering adding solar power to your home, or if you’ve added a residential solar power system and are still getting used to it, there are a few tips you’ll need to keep in mind if you want to get the most out of solar panels.

make the sun count

Home solar panels on homes on the Mornington Peninsula will collect and produce power when the sun is shining, which is only for part of the day. This fact means that you can basically use as much energy as you need without paying for it, although you will only have until the sun goes down. Power needs will be different for every home, but some of the things you can do to maximize your energy supplies from the sun include:

• Charge devices during the day and keep them unplugged at night
• Setting sunset timers for power-hungry appliances

If you want to continue using solar power even when the sun isn’t shining, you’ll need to invest in a solar battery.

Limit the use of appliances

Another way to make the most of sunlight is to limit the number of appliances and devices you use during the day. The appliances that run on your solar system will depend on the capacity of the system and the amount of electricity it takes to run them, so you’ll need to monitor your usage.

Try to use only one appliance at a time to save electricity. For example, take a shower after the washing machine has finished its cycle, or turn off the TV while you’re using the stove.

Clean the panels frequently

Home solar panels on Mornington Peninsula homes don’t need much maintenance from homeowners, however, doing a little can go a long way for your solar panels. You won’t need to climb on top of your roof once a month, but you should clean the panels at least every 6 months to prevent dirt and other debris from building up and lowering the efficiency of your system.

You can simply run the hose over the panels from time to time to make sure they are clean and clear. You can also contact solar panel technicians to clean the panels to make sure they are spotless and there is no damage affecting their efficiency.

The decision to install solar panels at home is not a small one and requires a bit of adjustment. Talk to the technicians if you have any concerns about a home solar energy system you’re considering or would like more information on how to maximize the efficiency of your existing solar panel system.