Yes, and the higher quality solar panels you buy the better they’ll perform in low light conditions and / or without direct sunlight. Solar panels generate electricity based on light, not heat, which means they are operational year-round. They capture two types of sunlight.

Solar panel efficiency is simply the percentage of sunlight (solar energy) that a panel can convert into usable electricity under controlled testing conditions.

The higher the efficiency percentage, the more power  a solar panel can generate from the exact same amount of roof space. At TCK Solar, we focus on highest-efficiency panels that maximise energy production, especially for properties in Melbourne with limited roof area.

The solar feed-in tariff (FiT) is the credit you receive for any excess electricity your solar system send back to the electricity grid. It a small credit you’ll receive on your bill, and it is no longer the primary way to save money with solar as the FiT is now typically only single digit cents, in the order of 1-3 cents. The biggest saving comes from self-consuming the electricity you generate within your property (using it yourself) to avoid purchasing power from your electricity retailer.

The Victorian Government offers various rebates and incentives for solar and heat pumps for hot water through programs like the Victorian Solar Homes Program delivered by Solar Victoria (SV) and the Victorian Energy Upgrades Program (VEU) through the creation of Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEEC’s).