Compare solar quotes, or find out more about choosing an installer and rebates that are available in Adelaide and the rest of South Australia.
Adelaide has what is described as a Mediterranean climate, with hot dry summer and mild wet winters. Rainfall is generally confined to only a few months in the Winter. With more sun than most major cities in Australia, solar provides savings throughout the year on your power bills.
Solar market allows you to compare quotes from up to 3 solar installers in your local area. We put you in touch with reliable, CEC accredited installers who will look at your situation and come up with the best system for your needs.
What size system should I get?
With a large amount of sun in Adelaide and South Australia, a significant amount of savings can be made on electricity with a solar system installed. A small 1.5kW solar system will result in approximately 6.3Wh of electricity on average per day, whilst a large 5kW system will generate around 21kWh a day, enough for most households of 3-4 people.
The following table shows what system size you will need for a small, medium and large household.
Small Home
Medium Home
Large Home
1.5kw system
3kw system
4kw system
6.3kWh ave daily output
12.6Wh ave daily output
16.8kWh ave daily output
Visit our pay back period page to get further information on how long it will take your system to pay for itself.
What rebates are available?
The current rebate available is from the Federal Government, which is generally given as a discount on the price of installation from your installer. There is a small amount of paperwork to do, but the solar company you deal with should be able to guide you through this process. By claiming the rebate this way, you can get a direct discount from the installer and don’t have to worry about claiming the rebate yourself at a later date.
The rebate is not means tested, can only be claimed once per property but there is no limit to how many properties you can claim it on.
The South Australian state government mandates a minimum retail feed in tariff rate of 7.6c/kWh for residential solar power systems up to 5kW. Retailers can, and some do, provide higher rates for power you feed back into the system, so make sure to check with your retailer about what rate you can expect. Current feed in tariffs available from various electricity retailers are detailed below:
With South Australian electricity rates steadily increasing, a typical install can pay for itself within 5 years. With the current feed in tariffs available, households can save on their electricity bills from exporting to the grid and also by supplementing their own electricity usage.
Now is the time to switch to solar
Electricity prices are continuing to rise, whilst panels have came down in price 75% in the last 4 years. Make your switch to solar today!
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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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