Solar panel system on your Singapore HDB roof will indeed give you relief on your electricity bill. It is in addition to the fact that you are helping the planet but minimising your consumption of fossil fuel-produced electricity.

No wonder, places and areas, such as the Tengah HDB new town, are investing in solar power by having solar power farms. But did you know that you can maximise your solar panel systems further?

Here’s how you can maximise your solar panel systems:

1. USE YOUR POWERFUL APPLIANCES DURING DAYTIME

We know that solar power is abundant during the day time. And the best thing? It is free! The best way to maximise them is to use your most powerful appliance in the morning where it can use the free solar power.

For example, you can use your water heater in the morning to collect enough hot water for the day. You can bake in the morning or afternoon and not worry about your energy consumption with your oven.

2. KEEP YOUR SOLAR PANELS CLEAR

As mentioned, the solar panels of your Tengah HDB collect sunlight and turn it into energy. Dust and debris on the panel, such as mud and broken branches, block the sunlight. Therefore, your panel does not collect as much sunlight as possible.

Another thing to worry about is the shade. Never place your panels under the shade. Or you can also remove tree branches that create shade and limit the sunlight it collects.

3. STORE YOUR UNUSED SOLAR POWER

Yes, you can store your unused solar power. Solar batteries can keep your excess energy by charging the batteries with them. In the evening, when sunlight is absent, and your solar power does not collect energy anymore, you can draw electricity from these batteries.

Powerful solar batteries can even power energy-intensive appliances for a certain amount of time! So, don’t be too surprised if you find out Tengah plantation district uses them because they are that useful!

4. MAKE SURE THERE IS AIRFLOW BENEATH YOUR SOLAR PANELS

Since solar panels sit directly under the sun 24/7, they also receive the sun’s extreme heat, especially in the summer. High temperatures can be bad for your solar panels as it impedes their performance.

You can avoid this problem by ensuring there is proper airflow beneath your solar panels. It will reduce the heat that bounces off the roof to the back of the panel.

5. ENERGY AUDIT

Electric providers calculate your consumption, so it is reasonable for you to do it with your solar power systems, too! An energy audit will help you determine whether there is a decline in the performance of your solar panels.

Some systems deliver reports, such as daily solar production, the amount of power it exports, and the energy consumption of individual appliances connected to your system. You can introduce simple measures and adjustments to maximise your solar power consumption through an energy audit.

Solar panel for your Singapore HDB is indeed an investment for the long term, especially if you use them correctly and maintain their upkeep.

MyTengah HDB is one of the newest eco-towns that uses solar panels for each Singapore HDB! Do you want to live in a clean and green district? Visit MyTengah today.

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