It’s a big and exciting decision to go solar. There are are a lot choices to make and you really need to be as educated as possible about selecting the components that will make up your solar system and the company that installs it for you.
If you have gone through our list of 28 questions to ask your solar installer, you will have asked where their components were made, if the panels have a negative or positive power tolerance and if the panel manufacturer has an office in Australia.
Solar Market provides you with 3 free quotes from trusted, local installers, but once you receive the quotes you will need to research all of the components so you that can decided on which system is best for you.
Based on your interaction with the installer and the quote provided, you can now research the solar panels here by reading our Solar Panel Reviews.
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Received Quotes Tailored Quotes Suited To My Circumstances
I was able to get some good quotes and actually discuss the system I needed for my circumstances. I was informed on the quality of the parts used as well as the warranties provided. Tradesman were prompt and very professional.
Henry
Website Provided The Information I Needed
The information on the Solar Market’s website was great and assisted me in understanding what I needed for my home and what rebates I could claim. I received 3 Quotes within a few days from solar companies near my residence. Cheers for the quick service!
Colin
Prompt Service and Home Visit From Providers
As a home owner looking to upgrade to solar we received prompt and excellent service from Solar Market. We received calls from 3 solar energy companies that arranged home visits with obligation free quotes. Within a week we had all the information and quotes we needed to enable us to make an informed decision. Thank you, Solar Market, for making the process comfortable and easy.
Desiree
Took The Stress Out Of Searching For Solar Companies
Solar Market were so helpful with giving me 3 different quotes to compare. It removed the stress out of going solo and chasing companies to get quotes from. I would highly recommend the team at solar market.
Julie
Competitive Quotes
Very prompt response to my enquiry providing several competitive quotes. Also made me aware of what questions I needed to ask when speaking to solar installers. Now I have what I need to make a decision on what installer and system to choose.
Yusef
Helped Me Understand the Process
I wasn’t sure how to go about adding a solar system. I was pleased after getting quotes and talking with contractors that I could understand what could be done and how much it’d cost. The contractors weren’t pushy and were very helpful.
For some households a battery system can be of great benefit and minimise a home’s reliance on the grid. However, it’s important to understand for a battery to be useful your solar system needs to be generating excess energy for the battery to store, which you can then use at night or when the sun is not out.
When selecting a battery, you’ll want to invest in a system that is most suited to your home and can drive the best return on investment (ROI). Despite a larger upfront cost, a higher quality battery may significantly increase your ROI.
Battery systems start from $6,000 and costs can vary greatly based on the following factors:
Cycle Life-Time
The number of times a battery can fully charge and discharge.
Battery Power (kW)
How fast it can be charged or discharged.
Storage Capacity (kWh)
The maximum amount of energy a battery system can store.
Battery Management System (BMS)
An electronic ‘smart’ system that gathers data and manages the battery ensuring it does not overload or operate outside of its safe functioning zone..
Inverter
Battery systems require their own inverter if your solar system does not have a hybrid inverter.
'All-In-One Unit’
A system which includes the battery, BMS and an inverter all in one unit.
Warranty
Length of time or cycles the battery system is under guarantee.
Blackout Protection/Backup
It’s important to note this is not a common feature of a battery system and could cost thousands of dollars to include. Blackout protection not only requires additional components but also a specialised installation and rewiring. For grid-connected homes, the cost for blackout protection can outweigh the benefit.
Additionally, if your purpose for adding battery is to go Off-Grid and become completely independent from the grid you will need to ensure your solar system can generate enough energy to power your home and your battery system is large enough to store this energy. For homes in metro areas going Off-grid is not cost effective and is only recommended for those in remote areas with limited access to the grid. Off-grid solar systems with battery start at approximately $30,000.
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