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95% of the motivation for installing solar panels is the promise of savings on power bills (…sorry environment, but it’s true)

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Choosing to go for a bigger solar system basically involves adding a few more panels than what you really need, in order to produce excess power. However, why is this done? When you install the “correct size” solar system (without a battery) you can essentially save about 90% off your power bill. Oversizing the system …

Why Are Solar Panels So Expensive

For many, solar panels are expensive. Without government incentives and net metering, few households in Australia could afford rooftop solar panels. Solar panels are expensive because of 3 main factors: Made from expensive raw materials – Silicon, which is a major component in most solar cells, is difficult and expensive to purify. Require professional installation …

What kind of household does a 7kW solar PV system suit best

7kW solar systems are rapidly growing in popularity for large households and are not much of a strain for people with a flexible budget. The average cost of a 7kW solar system will cost around $7,468. You can go for a top-quality system that costs more, or a good balance of quality and price. The …

9kW solar system with battery storage

The 9kW solar system is suitable for larger homes and produces 32 – 40kW per day. You will need 36.4 square meters of North facing roof space to install the 22 panels. The average cost of a 9kW solar system is $8,805. The price ranges between $8,267 and  $9,504 depending on the state you live …

30 kW Solar panels cost

30kW solar systems are perfect for Aussie small to medium businesses with annual power bills of about $15,000 or higher. A 30kWh solar system installed will cost around $28,957 on average installed. This price is after the government rebate of $8,818 has been applied. With a payback period of between 3 – 5 years, depending …

Free Solar Panel Scheme

In terms of working towards a sustainable future, the Australian Federal Government along with most state governments are committed to ensuring that all households have access to this environmentally-friendly energy. Among the most recent ways they’re doing this is through the inception of free solar panel schemes for low-income households, seniors, and pensioners. Although the …

3kW Solar System with Battery Price

Switching to solar energy in Australia comes with benefits that are just too good for most homeowners to ignore. After you decide to try it out on your roof, the next step involves collecting quotes from different solar experts. The total costs you’ll receive on the quotes will differ for each contractor depending on numerous …