Australian utility companies are investigating how to deliver solar photovoltaic solutions to their customers. EnergyAustralia has taken the first step.

A number of Australian utility companies are investigating how to deliver solar photovoltaic products and services to their customers. The energy market in Australia is changing and so too must the offerings of the utility companies.

EnergyAustralia has taken the first step in this new market by teaming up with Enphase Energy to provide a microinverter solar photovoltaic system to its customers. Enphase offer a range of solar solutions and its semiconductor-based microinverter system converts energy at the individual solar module level and brings a systems-based, high technology approach to solar energy generation. Currently Enphase is exclusively featured as the only microinverter and monitoring platform in EnergyAustralia’s Next Generation Solar product suite.

“The Enphase System provides customers with a simple, reliable and safe solar solution,” said Gavin Lewis, EnergyAustralia’s product and sales manager. “It is extremely flexible and designed to increase the energy generation for each roof, thereby maximising savings on the customer’s energy bill.”

“Its ability to deliver superior performance even in low light conditions means we can now offer a quality product to customers with partly shaded rooftops, who may have previously been told their homes were not suitable for solar,” he added.

“The partnership with EnergyAustralia is a big win for our Asia-Pacific operation–the first with an Australian utility–offering Enphase access to approximately 10 percent of the Australian population,” said Nathan Dunn, managing director, Asia Pacific, Enphase Energy. “Australian consumers are now recognising the importance of investing in quality solar components, and we believe EnergyAustralia’s solar customers will be delighted with the Enphase solution.”

The Enphase Microinverter System is available through EnergyAustralia as either an upfront purchase or with an interest-free payment plan. To find out more, call EnergyAustralia’s Home Services team on 133 349 (Monday-Friday, 8am – 8pm or Saturday, 9am-5pm AEST).