FAQ
Please have a read through our FAQ section - we continuously update this section to help provide as much information as possible.
If the FAQ section does not answer your queries, then feel free to drop in a comment here [link].
How do I assess hydro power potential?
There are certain guides that can be used to determine the resource potential for hydro-electric power generation.
RPC (Rainbow Power Company) has hydro assessment information on their website. For more information, please follow the external links:
RPC Site assessment form: Link [PDF, 50kb]
RPC FAQ: Link
We supply small "pico-hydro" systems that can be easily installed. Contact our sales team on our range of Platypus and Rainbow Turgo pico hydro power systems. Prices start at $9,000.00.
How much does PV Solar cost?
The system cost can vary widely, depending how how many loads are intended to be run off the power system.
To help you decide, we have a Home Power System guide which lists typical loads and the associated equipment/costs involved.
Download the HPS guide here: HPSGUIDE
For smaller systems, there are LED lighting kits available, with some kits offering mobile phone charging facilities.
Download the Mini-Lighting kits here: MiniSolar
For installations in areas that already have access to utility power, grid-connected PV solar power systems can be very cost effective. The energy generated from such systems inject power directly into the household supply. Any excess power generated goes back into the grid. Depending on feed-in tarrif policies of a countrys utility company, your billing gets reduced.
For more information on grid connected systems please visit the link: PV Grid Connect
