Solar Panels and Fitting

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  chumlee on 02/09/2017 - 10:11

  There are hundreds of solar panel businesses. Have you contacted any for quotes?

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  Steptoe on 02/09/2017 - 11:49

  Read some reviews on Solar Quotes and choose someone with good reviews.

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  ggrant on 02/09/2017 - 12:48

  Reearch & common sense.

  My experience (in WA) is a solar hot water system is great for a small family. Solar power grid systems are a dumb way to weigh down your roof.
  Just my opinion.

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    theyetti on 02/09/2017 - 14:02

    Can you please provide your calculations for what you've stated above?

    Our 3.705kW system (Adelaide) cost $5,750 and produces 5,200 kW a year.
    The panels and inverter are covered by at least a 10 year warranty.
    Over a 10 year lifespan the cost per kW is < $0.15 which will reduce further if the system continues producing for > 10 years.

    Currently our system is saving us around $1,250 a year but this may vary depending on individual electricity charges, feedin tariffs, house location and environment, roof space and pitch, amount and time of energy use.

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      ggrant on 02/09/2017 - 16:21

      -2

      In WA the majority of fedback energy profits Synergy, we get about 10c/kw I think and pay about 25c/kw for usage. Unless on the special rate the government once offered.

      This wasn't advertised anywhere at the time I bought, and possibly still isn't. I would be ~15y to break even, if hail doesnt hit, or inverter fails. Better to buy ASX shares etc and go forward IMO.

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  theyetti on 02/09/2017 - 14:44

  +3

  O.P. If you're building a new house it's important to consider it's energy efficiency as the first priority.

  Maybe check out the Whirlpool Green Technology forum for solar system information.

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  Aggy on 04/09/2017 - 09:25

  Thanks for all suggestions, appreciated