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5kw Solar System - $4999 – SMA German Made Inverter – NSW & WA @ Captain Green

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5kw Solar System - $4999 – SMA German Made Inverter – NSW & WA @ Captain Green
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Store RepLcaptaingreensolar on 24/11/2015 - 12:57 captaingreen.com.au (382 clicks)
Last edited 04/12/2015 - 10:10 by 2 other users

Captain Green Solar is having an end of month clearance! This battery ready system was $6000 and has been brought down to $4999!

Benefits of this package
• 20 x 250kW Tier 1 high efficiency Opal Solar panels
• German made SMA Inverter
• 25 year local Australian warranty
• 5 year Inverter warranty
• Battery ready system

Why Captain Green Solar?
• Assurance of an established solar company
• CEC Accredited Installers

Why Solar?
• Reduce your electricity bill – by hundreds depending on your location and power consumption
• Increases your home’s value
• Reduce carbon emissions

Please note, offer is subject to a site and switchboard inspection

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  • watwatwat on 24/11/2015 - 13:05
    +11

    A quick google shows that a regular guy getting a quote got $5099 with a free ipad mini. And knowing how scammy the solar industry is, this is likely a regular price and not a bargain.

    • ESEMCE on 24/11/2015 - 14:37

      Yeah, but what components were in that deal?
      It's like saying, "that $20,000 Hyundai isn't a good deal cause I can buy a Great Wall for $10,000".

      Although details are a bit sketchy, it looks like this might be a mid-high end system.
      Top line Inverter with mid tier panels.

      • watwatwat on 24/11/2015 - 15:05

        The same components.

    • Store Repcaptaingreensolar @ captaingreen.com.au on 30/11/2015 - 12:12

      Hi, for the products included in this package - Tier 1 Opal Solar panels and an SMA German made Inverter - this offer has been fairly reduced from the regular/retail price. The quote that you have mentioned is subject to the product received so more information is needed for your example in order to precisely compare offers. More than happy to clarify any concerns - 1300 361 682

  • Roary on 24/11/2015 - 13:07
    +3

    $4200 here for similar setup (5.1KW Inverter, 20x255Kw panels up tp 10 yr inverter g'tee)

    Cant really comment on quality of either, so I will leave it to the rep to explain

    http://www.solaireconnect.com.au/solar-power/monthly-special…

    • ESEMCE on 24/11/2015 - 14:43
      -3

      Again, you're comparing Apples to Oranges..
      Yours looks to me like a mid range system at best.

  • ugoagogo on 24/11/2015 - 13:08
    +5

    need to know panels / inverter / racking to make a valued judgement

    • cornucopia on 24/11/2015 - 13:37

      If you go to the 'deal' page per the post, the German Made Inverter in the photo of the deal config is an SMA 5000TL, the best available (I have one, purrrfect after 2.5 years). That's a very good start. There's no id on the panels. Trina Solar is mentioned elsewhere on the site. That would also be a plus if so.

      http://www.captaingreen.com.au/specials/

      • ugoagogo on 24/11/2015 - 13:41

        agreed.

        I've had solar for a couple of years so I'm a bit out of it but it used to be the Suntech / SMA or Aurora combo was regarded as the premium brands without spending over the top money.

        • cornucopia on 24/11/2015 - 13:46
          +1

          My SMA 5000TL is hooked up to 20 Seraphim panels. 100% reliable, no issues at all to date since June 2013, no bills, no worries and the original $7000 investment was repaid in full just this month .. :-) ..!!

        • SnoozeAndLose on 24/11/2015 - 16:17
          +1

          @cornucopia:
          So it is like these panels generated $250 of electricity each month ($7000 /28 months)since you installed??

          I would love to hear how many KW it has been generated since June 2013?

        • ugoagogo on 24/11/2015 - 16:35

          @LoveBargain15:

          he was probably getting the 40c per unit they had when the programs started ….. thats 20 units a day on average

        • SnoozeAndLose on 24/11/2015 - 16:48

          @ugoagogo:

          We are now just getting 6 cents per KW the system generate in NSW, may take 10 years to recover $5000.

        • ugoagogo on 24/11/2015 - 17:01

          @LoveBargain15:

          yeh once the glory money was gone its more important to figure out your daily power use during sunlight hours maybe 7am-4pm approx and get a system designed to output enough to cover

          You will then be saving 25c per unit ( depending on your state ).

          unless of course your storing power in a battery then go for broke.

        • jdr on 24/11/2015 - 17:19

          @ugoagogo:
          Yes, I think that is the key going forward …… how practical, efficient and cost-effective the up-coming battery systems will be.

        • ugoagogo on 24/11/2015 - 19:14
          +2

          @jdr:

          can't wait for Tesla batteries ….

        • pistachio1 on 24/11/2015 - 19:36

          tesla=hope

        • cornucopia on 25/11/2015 - 12:21
          +1

          @LoveBargain15:

          Total generated since June 2013 is approx 17500 KWH (per SMA 5000TL tracking). I've used approx a quarter of this and fed the remainder to the grid at $0.50 per KWH (per Energex metering). So 13125 KWH at $0.50 is $6562.50. The portion that I used avoided metered peak use at $0.25 per KWH. So 4375 KWH at $0.25 is $1093.73. So total return to date on the $7000 investment is $6562.50 + $1093.73 = $7656.23 .. :-) .. !!

          NB: my feed in tariff is contracted at $0.50 per KWH until 2025. I calculate by that time my $7K investment will have returned approx. $35K !!

          And a final point. My generated output at a bit over 19 KWH per day (averaged) is on the low side for a 5KW system in SEQ because I have half the array on a SW facing roof profile because that's all that was available … :-( .. !!

        • Spending2Much on 25/11/2015 - 22:28

          @cornucopia:
          Got to be happy with that return. Made your intial outlay plus profit and not had any bills in the interim.
          No doubt add some value to your property as well.
          Good score.
          Well done. Must have been a gamble to begin with?
          2.5 years to break even and then continue to make profit?

        • cornucopia on 26/11/2015 - 07:35

          @albanyson: Unfortunately the premium feed in tariff ends when the property is sold (it's in the Ts&Cs) .. but we have no outlook to sell .. :-) .. !!

      • Jessie Ryder on 24/11/2015 - 20:45

        SMA no longer the best, try Fronius

    • Store Repcaptaingreensolar @ captaingreen.com.au on 30/11/2015 - 12:29

      Hi! The panels are Opal Solar (Tier 1 panels) and the Inverter is a SMA 5000TL (German made). More than happy to clarify any other concerns!- Give us a call on 1300 361 682

  • cashless on 24/11/2015 - 13:30
    +6

    • German made Inverter

    Wasn't something similar said about VW diesels?

  • jzx100 on 24/11/2015 - 14:28

    I have worked with SMA for a long long time now, they are German Made Inverters, however, the components inside are made in China. Nevertheless still the best inverter out there in this dodgy solar industry.

    • Steptoe on 24/11/2015 - 14:44

      Would have thought with 20 panels, micro-inverters would be a better option. How many people could install 20 panels unshaded?

      • jzx100 on 25/11/2015 - 12:02

        Micro inverters are overrated in this industry, as the circuits tend to fry under high temperatures as the are paled directly behind the panels. If you want micro, make sure you buy the best on the market with a 25 year replacement warranty. Trust me you will be making a call within the first 18 months to have an inverter replaced.

        ceramic coated micro inveters are out to reduce heat damage on the internal circuits.

  • reecho on 24/11/2015 - 14:44

    A SMA 5000TL inverter is not "battery ready" out of the box. Best you clarify that statement or remove the reference.

    What brand panel is included in this package or is it what is leftover at the wholesaler on the day??

    • Store Repcaptaingreensolar @ captaingreen.com.au on 30/11/2015 - 12:00

      Hi Reecho! The panels are from Opal Solar - Tier 1 panels, not wholesaler leftovers! Yes the SMA inverter is battery ready - If you were to add batteries to your system either now or at a future date, the inverter is compatible for batteries. Not all inverters are battery ready. More than happy to clarify any other concerns - Give us a call on 1300 361 682

      • reecho on 30/11/2015 - 13:00

        Can't find Opal Solar on the CEC approved list….look for yourself…

        http://www.solaraccreditation.com.au/dam/solar-accred/solar-…

        Also there is no battery input on my 5000TL on my house. If you are saying the 5000TL is "battery ready", you might as well say every inverter is "battery ready".

        Fronius Symo Hybrid is "battery ready" and is the only standalone inverter compatible with Tesla's Powerwall at the moment.

        The SMA requires a Sunny Island as a minimum.

        • Store Repcaptaingreensolar @ captaingreen.com.au on 01/12/2015 - 11:11

          Hi Reecho, Opal Solar is a product of Solar Juice - They are CEC Certified so would be on the list

          'Battery ready' means that the inverter is compatible for batteries - which the SMA Sunny Boy 5000TL is - if you have this inverter then it is battery ready. It is also the only product that can go both stand alone and hybrid. But as mentioned, not all inverters are compatible for batteries therefore not all are battery ready - so one would have to replace their inverter in order to add on batteries

  • maxell86 on 24/11/2015 - 15:13
    +3

    Also a couple of hidden issues / limits for Queenslanders after August 1st 2015:

    -Any grid 5kw inverter is reduced in output to 4600w as per Ergon and Exergex to shape output in peak times.
    -Energex also charge a $275 % meter fee.
    -May not be able to have strings with multi facing panels or tilt, though I dare say if your house has multi levels you have no choice they may plan your system as the solar council is a guideline.
    -Panel warranty usually isn't worth the paper it's written on. Also it's not even given as a paper warranty and literally should be changed to not worth reading the warranty as its a waste of your time.

    Though the benefits are:
    -even 5kw of panels limited to 4600w (5kw inverter) will still produce somewhere around 25+kw on a sunny day.
    -Ask the sparkies about removing your hot water circuit and installing a hot water timer so your hot water system runs only during the day when the PV system is generating enough and it also has a manual override.
    - Poly panels are better in QLD than the monos due to the heat, where mono's are good in Victoria, Tassie, etc.

    • jzx100 on 25/11/2015 - 11:59

      Not sure where you've been getting you advice from:

      All SMA inverters are dual trackers, so you can have a set of panels on the first floor roof and some on the second level.

      All SMA Inveters are retro fitted to be compatible for future battery system. Especially the 5000TL.

      These SMA Inverter are actually 5200W, but are listed at 5000w for installation (20 panels), running at full capacity would damage the inverter.

      Correct - Wouldn't bother with the 20-25 year warranties for the panels as majority of the companies will not be around to honor the warranties. These panels will not be at peak at the end of 20 years as every year they loose efficiency, after 10-15 years of use the panels efficiency will be well below 75%.

      generating 25+kw on a sunny day, somewhat of a big call. I know that would not be possible in Vic, maybe it is in QLD?

      Mono panels are BEST suited for QLD weather as they are besu suited for wamrer weather (Mono is the old technology panels), Poly is the newer type of panel and is BEST suited for Vic, Tassie as they have less sunlight than QLD, W.A, and these panels are made for 'Low Light Conditions".

      • maxell86 on 25/11/2015 - 16:02

        For QLD:
        Yes SMA max 5200w inverter but has to be limited by 0.9.

        https://www.energex.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/19995…

        http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2452151

        And my own install inverter is limited by 0.9 (5400w max, 5000 usual) as I had it installed after 01/08/2015, the inverter manual states if in Australia the inverter is limited to 4600w or 0.9.
        5000 divide 9% is 4600w

        Yes a sunny day in QLD, North facing panels will easily generate 25kw a day.

        There are way more poly panels in QLD, even the sparkie that fitted my poly's explained mono's are still good in qld but in the hotter months they'll be a little less effective than a poly. Where in the southern states i.e Melbourne, mono wins as they're better in the cooler climates.
        Very marginal in QLD if you picked mono or poly.

  • seb on 24/11/2015 - 15:51
    +1

    Wow, I got my hopes up when the description said 20 x 250kW panels.

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