Are you thinking about monitoring your energy usage to boost your solar savings?
Let’s talk through the factors that can affect those savings.
Increasing your solar savings doesn’t take hard work. It simply needs a small behavioural change to reap the benefits. Tracking your solar panels lets you make the most of your investment in the power of the sun and confirms whether the system is performing well. The following factors can help boost your solar energy savings. For more ideas, see our broader tips to reduce your electricity bills.
Leverage savings: monitor your electrical usage
Change your light bulbs to LEDs
Evenings and nights call for lighting, which often draws power from the grid rather than your solar system. Since lights sit idle during daylight hours, it’s important to make sure your bulbs are energy-efficient.
Contrary to popular belief, CFL bulbs aren’t all that energy-efficient. Instead, opt for LED bulbs, which use less energy and last longer. Make the switch across all your lighting fixtures.
Charge during daylight
People are often advised to charge their electrical devices at night, but the best choice depends on what you’re charging, a phone or an electric car. If you spend the whole day at work, consider charging your devices early in the morning before you leave, or as soon as you get home. If you drive an EV, our guide to EV chargers is worth a look.
Timing is everything
Once you have solar installed at home, timing becomes everything. Smart appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines should be loaded and set to run during the day. That way, you don’t need to be home to switch appliances on and off. Knowing which appliances use the most energy helps you schedule the right ones.
Conclusion
Solar installation at your home or workplace is an investment. Most providers include a monitoring system when they install your panels. If yours doesn’t, you can still track performance using your solar inverter.
For further questions, contact the Solar Air Energy experts. We are among Brisbane’s top solar providers and are ready to help with all your solar, air-conditioning and electrical needs. Get a free quote today.