January 2021 - SolarBright

Why The Max Power MPS-390N Panel Is Ideal For Australian Conditions

Posted on January 23, 2021January 10, 2024 by solarbright

The Max Power 390 Watt MPS-390N solar panel combines leading technology with long warranties making it ideal for Australian conditions.

Australia experiences many sunny days with long daylight hours in summer. This makes it ideal for solar. However, our summers are very hot and roof temperatures easily reach 65°C. making it harsh for panels. We experience southerly busters and east coast lows that generate high winds, storms and clouds. All up, Australian conditions are tough on solar panels.

This means Australian consumers need to carefully consider which solar panel they choose. Does it have the technology and features to not only survive, but to thrive, in our tough environment?

MPS-390N Features That Make It Ideal For Australia

The Max Power MPS-390N is designed to thrive in harsh Australian conditions. It features dual glass, a low-temperature coefficient, bifacial technology, N-Type cells, and long Australian warranties. Other panels may have one or two of these features. None has them all except the Max Power 390N. It is built for Australia,

Here we investigate these premium technologies and features of the MPS-390N. This will help you understand why the 390N panel is a safe choice for Australian consumers.

Dual Glass For Extra Toughness And Longevity

The MPS-390N has dual glass, meaning it has a glass sheet on both the front and the back of the panel. Most solar panels in the Australian market only have a glass front sheet. The backing sheet on these panels is made of plastic.

Dual glass adds the extra strength and longevity a panel requires in Australian conditions. They are a tougher panel. This extra toughness is reflected in the long Max Power warranties.

Most plastic-backed panels have only a 12 or 15-year product warranty while the MPS-390N has a 25-year product warranty (more on warranties later). This extra strength also helps the panel when subject to high winds.

When continually exposed to extreme heat conditions on the roof in summer, a plastic backing sheet can begin to peel off. Once this occurs, moisture can get into the panel cells and cause the panel to fail. Hence the shorter product warranties on plastic backed panels.

Don’t accept a panel as a premium panel if it is not dual glass.

Another benefit of the glass backing sheet is it helps heat to escape the cells faster than a plastic backing sheet. This helps keep the panel cooler on hot days, making the panel perform better.

Low Temperature Coefficient For Better Performance

We all know that solar panels need sunshine to make electricity. One would think that the hotter it is, the better the solar panel will perform. However, this is not the case. Solar panels are most efficient at an air temperature of 25°C. Above this temperature, the panel performance begins to fall as the temperature rises. The temperature coefficient measures this drop as a percentage of panel output.

A lower temperature coefficient means better performance in hotter weather. This is essential for a country with hot weather such as Australia.

The Max Power MPS-390 has temperature coefficient of -0.31%, the best we have seen of any 390W panel in Australia. On hot days the Max Power will produce more power than competing panels, another factor making it ideal for Aussie conditions.

This delivers customers more power and savings over the life of the system.

Bifacial Technology For Improved Performance And Efficiency

Bifacial technology means that the cells in the solar panel can produce power from the front of the cell and the reflected light on the back of the cell. This helps deliver improved performance and better efficiency for the MPS-390N panel.

This allows the panel to make the most of strong, sunny Australian conditions resulting in increased production and more savings for Max Power customers.

Use Of N-Type Cells

We all know that Australia has widely variable conditions from heat waves through to La Nina rain events. Although known for the sunshine, we do have variable weather with cloudy days. This means you need a panel that copes with this variation in conditions.

The Max Power MPS-390N uses superior N-Type cells. Most panels use standard P-Type cells. One major advantage of N-Types cells is they have outstanding performance in low light conditions. This means on cloudy days, or early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the light is low, the Max Power will produce more power than standard panels. This is another reason the 390N is ideal for Australian conditions.

Backed With Long Australian Warranties

Max Power Solar is an Australian solar company. This gives you peace of mind knowing that the panel is backed by a local Australian company, not an offshore supplier.

Solar panels come with two separate warranties. The product warranty covers the panel itself (workmanship and materials), and the performance warranty covers the output of the panel over time.

The Max Power MPS-390N has a 25-year product warranty covering the panel. Many competing panels will only have a 12 or 15-year product warranty.

Under Australian regulations, all solar panels sold in Australia must have a performance warranty. The output of solar panels decreases as they get older. The performance warranty warrants the panel output after 25 years. This does not mean the panel will last 25 years, though.

Most panels will lose about 20% of their power over 25 years. However, the Max Power 390N performance warranty covers 30 years, one of the longest in the industry. After 30 years, the panel is warranted to punch out a huge 87.4% of its original power.

Over the life of the panel, the Max Power will out produce other panels. This is another win for Max Power customers with more power and more savings over the life of the system.

Conclusion

The key technologies and features built into the Max Power MPS-390N make it ideally suited for tough Australian conditions. No other panel packs all this into one package.

Dual glass delivers strength and longevity for the panel. A low-temperature coefficient allows it to outperform other panels in our hot weather. Bifacial technology improves the panel performance and increases efficiency, delivering more power and more savings. Superior N-Type cells deliver outstanding low light performance, so the panel is suited to variable Australian conditions.

Underpinning these great features and technology is the peace of mind coming long Australian warranties and local support.

All of this combined makes the Max Power MPS-390N solar panel the ideal choice for Australian conditions.

Download the Max Power MPS-390N Brochure and Datasheet

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To Whirlybird Or Not To Whirlybird

Posted on January 21, 2021January 10, 2024 by solarbright

For those considering roof ventilation, there are a myriad of options. One of the most common can often be seen twirling on rooftops throughout Australia. Whirlybirds, as they are commonly known, are ubiquitous in Sydney, and while they have limitations, they also have many benefits. We’ll take you through the how, the what and the why of whirlybirds to help you decide what style of roof vent will best suit your property.

What Are Whirlybirds?

The whirlybird, or turbine vent, is a semi mechanical ventilation system that utilises wind to cool our houses. They have a distinctive bulb shaped appearance with fins on the external surface which allow the unit to spin in the wind. This, in turn, creates a vacuum that forces warmer air from roof cavities, effectively cooling your house.

How Effective Are Whirlybirds?

There are two broad categories of Whirlybirds. Active whirlybirds are driven mechanically and spin constantly, while passive units rely on the wind to propel them. As they are dependent on the elements, passive whirlybirds have greater operational limitations. The other significant factor determining efficiency is the diameter of the dome. The larger the diameter, the greater the volume of air that can be removed from your house.

Who Benefits Most From A Whirlybird?

Whirlybirds in Sydney are more effective in some situations than others. Because of their somewhat limited output, they often achieve the best results in smaller homes or apartments. Alternatively, they can also be combined with other ventilation systems to increase efficiency and reduce running costs. The other great advantages of whirlybird installation are the convenience and affordability. These types of vents are cheap, have little to no running costs and are easy to fit.

Those seeking reliable, efficient and effective cooling for a large property may be better served using mechanical or solar roof ventilation. Others on a budget, or with a small area to cool, may find that a whirlybird serves their purposes well. To organise whirlybird installation, discuss your options or make any other roof ventilation inquiry, get in touch with the team at Solar Bright today.

The Health Benefits Of Natural Sunlight: Pt. I

Posted on January 15, 2021January 10, 2024 by solarbright

Australians, now more than ever, have busy schedules. The pace of the modern world has many of us operating at full capacity, and recent communication innovations have meant many of us find it difficult to extract ourselves and relax. There are reasons why stress-related illnesses have risen sharply in recent years.

One of the contributing factors to this decline in mental health has been attributed to a lack of sunlight. Over time, people evolved with daily exposure. We grew accustomed to it regulating our circadian rhythm and sleep cycles, among other body processes.

Our modern lack of direct exposure has become a health issue today, when we are quite often limited to artificial lighting. At Solar Bright, we are committed to using solar power to shape customer health, both indirectly through the usage and popularization of solar power, and directly, through in-home applications. Our solar tubes, dome skylights and roof skylights allow an easy and suitable method to enjoy natural light in your own home, and reap the rewards of its numerous health benefits. This three-part series will take us through some of the advantages of safe and regulated exposure to natural sunlight.

Endorphins

Endorphins are any one of a group of hormones released by your brain, with an analgesic effect upon your opiate receptors. Put plainly, they make you feel good. They are your body’s natural method of encouraging a behaviour or environment, and exposure to direct light causes a release of these little peptides.

What does that do for us? It improves our mood. More than that, it improves our bodies’ ability to regulate our sleep cycle, meaning we are better rested. It can guard against Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, a mood disorder directly related to the availability of daily sunlight. While daily sunlight exposure may seem a remarkably simple method of improving one’s health, the health effects are profound. Indeed, the notion of ‘solar power’ goes well beyond that of the solar panels. Part II will discuss further the chemical impacts of solar exposure, through your own solar tube, dome skylight, or roof skylight, and what it can do for your health.

Month: January 2021