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It is regrettable that we must announce today that the decision has been made cease the panel manufacturing operations of SilexSolar. As evidenced by the recent anti-dumping trade case decided by the US Department of Commerce, Australian based panel manufacturing will remain unsustainable in the face of Solar PV inventories that are anticipated to continue to far outweigh demand. Without some form of regulation, distorted selling prices make it impossible for local manufacturer's to compete on a level playing field..
You know what you're getting with SilexSolar Panels
Smart consumers and retailers of solar systems should know just what they're getting when they purchase solar panels. SilexSolar not only provides the answers to the common questions but demonstrates that consumers and the Australian community all benefit. Insist on SilexSolar.
Australian Made Quality Solar Panels:
Made in Australia for Australian Conditions Supplied direct to Australian Retailers Extended Warranty with in field support Long term reliability and output
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Solar Panels - Made In Australia
SilexSolar is Australia's only large
scale commercial manufacturer of Solar Panels,
delivering a world quality product at an affordable price for
both the domestic and commercial markets.
Our solar panels are perfect for home energy solutions, providing homeowners with the ability
to reduce their power bills, produce green energy and save CO2
emissions.
SilexSolar photovoltaic panels are
designed and built for
commercial applications, and are well suited to
small and large scale projects which require commercial solar panels.
The build and output quality of our panels are covered by a comprehensive warranty which provides peace of mind that you will have
many years of productive solar energy output.
Government incentives for Photovoltaic
(PV) Solar Energy make now an ideal time to invest in your
energy future.
SilexSolar Selling Obsolete Equipment
SilexSolar Obsolete Cell Manufacturing Equipment to be Sold via Global Auction.
SilexSolar announced on the 16th August 2011 that it had ceased cell manufacturing in Australia, but would continue to manufacture PV panels using third party cells from a new strategic partner. This meant that all SilexSolar cell manufacturing equipment was made obsolete.
Heritage Global Partners has since announced on the 15th May 2012 an online auction for the sale of this obsolete cell equipment (see attached PDF).
SilexSolar installed at Parliament House
Silex Systems Limited (ASX: SLX) (�Silex�) is pleased to announce that wholly owned subsidiary SilexSolar Pty Ltd, in conjunction with consortium partner Todae Solar, has completed the installation of solar panels at Parliament House in Canberra with the solar panels being switched on by the Department of Parliamentary Services (�DPS�) Secretary, Alan Thompson.
SilexSolar and Todae Solar were awarded a contract by the DPS in April, following a competitive tender process, to undertake the project which forms part of the DPS�s efforts to reduce energy consumption at Parliament House.
Silex CEO Dr Michael Goldsworthy said, �It has been a collaborative team effort and a great experience working alongside the DPS project team.�
�The project was completed in a compressed timeline due to Parliament sitting for three weeks during the installation schedule,�
Dr Goldsworthy continued.
�This project showcases the world-leading technology of SilexSolar, Australia�s only integrated photovoltaic cell and solar panel manufacturer.�
The solar panels are installed on the roof of the Senate wing and the gardener�s compound of Parliament House and will be integrated into the building management infrastructure.
Project Summary
Over 230 solar panels and five inverters installed
Peak system capacity of 43 kilowatts
Project completed in nine weeks (three of which included Parliamentary sitting weeks)
Completed wind-loading and structural certification processes
Completed lightning protection and solar panel bonding under protection systems
Removal and replacement of some 50 cubic metres of roof stone ballast moved
Learn more and view the full announcement. Click Here >
GoGreen interview at the Sydney HIA Home Show
Watch the inverview with Aron Mailey fromGoGreendisdiscussing there services and the use of SilexSolar panels.
CHINESE solar panel makers were among the biggest beneficiaries of half a billion dollars in public subsidies to the rooftop solar panel industry last year, prompting their only Australian rival to cry foul.
A new report has shown Australia last year imported photovoltaic technology worth $1.1 billion -- effectively halving the value of the industry to the local economy.
Michael Goldsworthy, chief executive of Silex, Australia's only maker of home solar panels on a commercial scale, said overseas manufacturers, led by the Chinese, were able to offer big discounts because of government production subsidies at home, and held about 95 per cent of the Australian market.
Dr Goldsworthy said his competitors also benefited indirectly from Australian subsidy schemes for solar, which had dramatically boosted demand in the last two years. "All the equipment, except for our little bit, comes from overseas, so what's the good of that?" Dr Goldsworthy said. "It's trampling over Australian local manufacturing."
For the full article in The Australianclick here >
WA Solar Bonus Scheme - Changes
The Western Australian Government has announced changes to the residential net feed-in tariff scheme following a review by the Office of Energy.
A new rate of 20 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) will apply to all applications received from 1 July 2011. As with the original scheme, system owners will receive payments for 10 years.
Learn more and view the full announcement. Click Here >
NSW Solar Bonus Scheme - CLOSED 13 May 2011
NSW GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES CLOSURE OF SOLAR BONUS SCHEME
The NSW Government has today moved to ease the cost burden of the Solar Bonus Scheme by announcing the Scheme's permanent closure to new applicants.
NSW Minister for Resources and Energy, Chris Hartcher said the Government was closing the Scheme to new applicants effective midnight 28 April 2011 and will introduce legislation to Parliament as soon as possible to support these changes.
"This is a Scheme that from the outset has been characterised by policy failure and an extraordinary level of mismanagement," Mr Hartcher said.
"We believe this to be a fair and responsible measure to reduce the burden imposed on NSW taxpayers."
The total cost of the Solar Bonus Scheme is expected to reach up to $1.9 billion.
Mr Hartcher said the Government would honour applications received by network businesses before the hold was imposed.
"Applications received prior to the 29 April 2011 but yet to be connected to the Scheme will be progressed and considered under the eligibility criteria."
SilexSolarDirect - Factory Gate Open for Retailers
Australian Solar Retailers can NOW BUY DIRECT from the SIlexSolar factory.
We've now made the purchase of Australian made, high quality SilexSolar solar panels simpler, faster and cheaper than ever before.
Qualified retailers can purchase SilexSolar panels 24/7 straight from the Homebush Bay NSW factory. Solar Retailers CLICK HERE to register today.
Consumers can now know just what they are getting with their solar panels by specifying SilexSolar panels to their retailer. > read more
Energy Wise Group at the Green Fair in Brisbane
Darrell and the team at Energy Wise Group are proud suppliers and installers of Silex Solar Panels. They recently attended the Green Fair in Brisbane with a large marque. Crowds at the fair were delighted to know that they could purchase Australian Made Solar Panels from Energy Wise Group and kept the team busy with enquries. > more
Darrell with the Lord Major of Brisbane at the recent Green Fair in Brisbane.
Significant expansion of SLX Solar Panel Warranty
All SilexSolar "SLX" series solar panels purchased from 1st October 2010, will now carry the new improved SilexSolar panel warranty of:
10 Year Limited Warranty of Materials and Workmanship
12 Year Limited Warranty of 90% of Maximum Power
25 Year Limited Warranty of 80% of Maximum Power
A SilexSolar spokesperson explained: "The great majority of PV panels currently on the market provide a warranty offer of : 5-12-25 year. The extended SilexSolar warranty provides our customers with a genuine high quality Australian made product, backed by a very generous warranty; one of the best in the industry. > Read More> Visit the Warranty page
Contribute to the SilexSolar Blog
SilexSolar has recently added a Blog to the
web site. Articles and categories will be regularly updated and reviewed so we welcome your contribution to the Blog. > Visit the Blog
Concentrator PV solar power plant at Hermannsburg
One of the key show cases at the ATRAA 2010 conference was a day field trip to visit and inspect the Concentrator PV (CPV) power plant at Hermannsburg. This system was originally designed, built and installed by Solar Systems which was aquired by Silex Systems (parent company to SilexSolar) earlier this year, and is currently undertaking a product development program to release the next generation of CPV technologies that includes Parabolic Dish configuration (like Hermannsburg) as well as the Heliostat Configuration (i.e. Centralised tower with field mirrors). > more
PV Solar Case Studies
SilexSolar PV Solar Panels are used in a variety of applications. We have provided a few case studies provided by our distributors to see our products in application. > more
CE obtained for European Sales
SilexSolar
PV solar panels have been independently assessed and
internationally verified by T�V Rheinland Japan Ltd and has obtained CE
marking certification for sales to the European Economic Area
(EEA).
Product Testing - Glass and
Frame Breakage
As
part of our product testing prior to international
certification by T�V Rheinland Japan Ltd. SilexSolar
undertook some extreme product testing. The tests conducted
demonstrate why we proudly guarantee our product.
Click here to view the product
testing photos
and video.
PV Solar Payback times?
A
report recently released by Choice documents
the likely payback times for solar PV panel systems in different
parts of the country. To view the report links and find more
information relevant to your state
click here.
International Certification by
TUV Rheinland
In
May 2010, T�V Rheinland assessors visited the Sydney Olympic
Park facility and undertook their annual Factory Inspection
Certification. This re certification consists of completing
detailed audits and verification of SilexSolar's:
� Management systems
� Raw materials provenance
� Supply chain management
� Manufacturing process control
� Overall product quality
The assessment is about insuring the quality standards
presented in the test sample solar panels used originally for
IEC61215 and IEC61730 certification by T�V Rheinland have been
consistently upheld..
> more
Environmental Benefits of
Solar Power
Australia
is one of the highest emitters of CO2 emissions per capita in
the world, recently overtaking the US. To help abate CO2
emissions, renewable energy technologies such as Solar must play
a significant part in the overall strategy to help combat
climate change. SilexSolar is at the frontline and is playing a
key role. >
more
Solar Manufacturing At Sydney
Olympic Park
SilexSolar's Sydney Olympic Park (SOP) is the
largest Photovoltaic (PV) solar panel manufacturing
plant in the Southern Hemisphere, with over 50MW of solar cell
and 5MW of panel annual production capacity.
> more
A warranty for Australian
conditions!
SilexSolar's
products are covered by a warranty that provides peace of mind
that you will have a years of productive solar energy to come. 25 Years Maximum Power Output 10 Years Warranty on Materials and
Workmanship > more
Enhanced Renewable
Energy Target Scheme
The Government's Renewable Energy
Target scheme will be enhanced to provide greater certainty for
households, employees and businesses within the renewable energy
industry.
It will provide a fixed price of $40
per megawatt hour of electricity produced, providing direct
support for households that take action to reduce emissions. > more
Retail Electricity Prices
likely to rise 60%+
Sydney: March 18, 2010:
The
Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) today
released its final electricity regulated retail price
determination for the 3 years to June 2013. This determination
will apply to the majority of small NSW customers that have not
entered into a negotiated tariff.
> more
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PV Solar media misconceptions - answered
The cost of PV Solar and the Gross Feed-in Tariff has recently been questioned by some media in a negative light. The Australian PV Association has responded to clarify some of the misconceptions. A synopsis of the claims and response is available on our website and a PDF of the full response by the Australian PV Association. > Click here for more
Some of the misconceptions claimed are:
Claim 1: �PV will result in large power bills�
Claim 2: �PV is a very expensive way to reduce emissions�
Claim 3: �PV is inequitable especially when supported by a gross FIT�
Use our Solar Power Calculator to work out your potential output
of green energy kWh and your CO2 saved.
Click the image above ^
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Production Videos
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Product Testing View the some of the product
testing we put our glass and framework through more >
New Assembly Robots
As part of our Sydney
Olympic Park (SOP) manufacturing facility expansion SilexSolar had developed and installed a number of new robots to increase output capacity more >
SilexSolar is a member of the Clean Energy
Council and will be actively contributing to the PV Solar
industry. > read more
Renewable Energy Credits
In certain circumstances, the Solar Panel home
owner can be rewarded through the sale of emission off-sets
and/or Renewable Energy Credits (RECs).
> more
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With SilexSolar Panels you know what your getting!