Category: Cost Guides
95% of the motivation for installing solar panels is the promise of savings on power bills (…sorry environment, but it’s true)
The cost of solar is on the rise in Queensland due to the reduction in the solar rebate each year. Because electricity prices are also rising, the ROI of solar is even more attractive. In Queensland, an average 6.6 kW solar system will cost $6,978 while a 10kw solar system costs $9,571 after any rebates …
Putting in solar panels can often be quite expensive, putting it beyond the budget for many households. However, in Victoria, there are a few programs on offer designed to reduce the initial costs involved in getting solar panels installed. While there are no free solar panels in Victoria, there are initiatives that will help you …
Ever thought about how much power your household chews through and what it does to your electricity bill? You’re not alone. Just like heaps of Aussie homes decked out with solar panels, getting to grips with how much electricity your place uses can uncover the savings you’re likely to find by switching to solar power. …
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Considering installing a 10 kW solar system with battery storage and eager to find out the cost? This advanced solution integrates solar panels with energy storage, enhancing sustainability and independence. On average, a 10 kW solar system with battery costs around $36,819, ranging between $34,270 and $39,370. This price is for a 10 kW solar …
The cost of solar per watt has been coming down over the last two decades as panels’ efficiency has increased, and the manufacturing of panels has ramped up. Solar panels cost about $1.16 per watt. The cost per watt decreases the larger the system you buy. For a regular residential system (6.6kW) you can expect …
To work out the cost of solar panels for a 3-bedroom house, first we need to work out the daily power consumption. According to the CSIRO the average 3-bedroom home uses 22.45kW of power per day. You will need to install a 5kW solar system to cover daily power usage (approx. 22.45kW) in a 3-bedroom …
With the rise in electricity costs, solar energy appears to be a more affordable and better option for both home and property owners. However, is it permissible for a landlord to bill their tenants for the use of solar energy? Yes. Landlords can charge tenants1 for solar power, but the terms must be laid out …
In Australia, 3 million homes1 have fitted solar panels. Is it possible for the significant number of renting households to also reap the advantages of solar energy? Renters can also have solar panels installed in the homes they live in. However, they have to wait for the landlord to install it. If they want to …
In South Australia, a new government program is providing solar panels at no cost. The South Australian Government has developed the Switch for Solar program to provide free 4.4kw solar panels to recipients of the cost of living concession. Beneficiaries of the program will stop receiving the concession for ten years. The program aims to …
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