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Warranties & Smart Care

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  • How do SEA’s warranties work with my Australian Consumer Law rights?
  • What happens after the 5-year warranty ends?
  • What isn’t covered by SEA’s warranties?
  • What if my system produces less than its performance estimate?
  • What is the 5-year Whole-of-System Warranty?
  • What does SEA’s 10-year workmanship guarantee cover?
  • What is SEA Smart Care?
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After-sales support & repairs

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  • Can I use another electrician to work on my system?
  • My monitoring app has stopped showing data. What should I do?
  • Who handles manufacturer warranty claims?
  • Will I be charged for a repair?
  • What happens after I lodge a support request?
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Getting solar installed

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  • What should I check before buying a solar system?
  • What size solar system do I need?
  • How important is roof orientation?
  • Is my roof suitable for solar?
  • What happens after my system is installed?
  • How do I get a solar system installed with SEA?
  • What accreditation should a solar installer have?
  • Is SEA a New Energy Tech Approved Seller?
  • What happens on installation day?
  • What approvals are needed to connect solar to the grid?
  • How long does a solar installation take?
  • Who is my contact once I’ve signed?
  • Do you need to inspect my property?
  • What happens at the initial consultation?
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Solar panels & how solar works

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  • What are solar optimisers and do I need them?
  • How long will my solar system last?
  • How does temperature affect solar panel performance?
  • How much energy does a solar panel produce?
  • Are all solar panels made of the same material?
  • How do solar panels work?
  • Can I add more panels to my existing system?
  • Do solar panels need cleaning or maintenance?
  • Do solar panels work on cloudy days?
  • What’s the difference between string, hybrid and microinverters?
  • Which solar panels does SEA install?
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Batteries & energy independence

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  • Can solar and batteries reduce my electricity bill to zero?
  • Are new solar systems battery ready?
  • Can I store the energy my solar system generates?
  • Why would I add a battery to my solar system?
  • What is a virtual power plant (VPP)?
  • Can I go completely off-grid?
  • What is smart energy management?
  • How long do solar batteries last?
  • What size battery do I need?
  • Will a battery keep my power on during a blackout?
  • What is the ESY Sunhome battery?
  • What is the Sigenergy SigenStor?
  • What is the Tesla Powerwall?
  • Which batteries does SEA install?
  • Can I add a battery to my existing solar system?
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Rebates & incentives

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  • Can I sell the electricity my solar system generates?
  • Can I get a solar rebate for an investment property?
  • What battery incentives are available right now?
  • What government incentives are available for solar and batteries?
  • What is the Victorian Energy Upgrades program for businesses?
  • What battery incentives are available for NSW businesses?
  • What is vehicle-to-grid (V2G)?
  • What is the Solar Sharer Offer?
  • Is there a NSW incentive for joining a VPP?
  • Do I have to join a VPP to get the battery discount?
  • Is there a rebate for heat pump hot water?
  • Are there incentives for apartments and strata buildings?
  • What is the ACT Home Energy Support Program?
  • What is the WA Residential Battery Scheme?
  • What incentives are available in South Australia?
  • What solar incentives are available in Queensland?
  • What solar rebates are available in Victoria?
  • What is the NSW Home Energy Saver program?
  • Can I combine federal and NSW battery incentives?
  • What battery incentives are available in NSW?
  • What are STCs and how do they reduce my cost?
  • Is the federal battery discount reducing over time?
  • How does the Cheaper Home Batteries Program work?
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EV charging

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  • Do I need a battery to charge my EV from solar?
  • Can I charge my electric vehicle with solar?
  • Which EV chargers does SEA install?
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Heat pumps, hot water & pool heating

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  • How long is the warranty on a heat pump?
  • What’s the difference between solar hot water and solar power?
  • Does SEA install pool heating?
  • What heat pump hot water systems does SEA install?
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Costs & savings

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  • What are the benefits of solar for my home or business?
  • How does solar save me money?
  • Are there hidden costs with solar?
  • Why do solar prices vary so much?
  • How much does a solar system cost?
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Commercial solar

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  • Is commercial solar worth the investment?
  • Can businesses claim STCs on larger solar systems?
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Older systems & brands

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  • Can I add more panels to my LG solar system?
  • My system was installed before October 2026. Which warranty applies?
  • I have Canadian Solar panels installed by SEA. Can you still help?
  • I have Hyundai solar panels installed by SEA. Can you still help?
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