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[SE QLD] 6.6 kW Link Energy Solar Panels & Solis Inverter - $3,990 Fully Installed after STC Rebate @ Solar Panels Brisbane

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[SE QLD] 6.6 kW Link Energy Solar Panels & Solis Inverter - $3,990 Fully Installed after STC Rebate @ Solar Panels Brisbane
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AssociatedLScott-M on 11/04/2019 - 10:30 solarpowerpanels.net.au (671 clicks)
Last edited 11/04/2019 - 16:24 by 1 other user

The Package includes:

24 x 275 W Link Energy Solar Panels and 5kW inverter (rated to 6.65kW of panels) With WiFi and 10 Year Warranty.

$3,990 - (Compliant single phase meter and electricals, single storey, on colorbond in Brisbane Metro area).

Other brands of panels and inverters available on request.

For a limited time, we are offering this system that is normally $4,390. It not advertised by us anywhere else.

Solar Power Panels uses only top tier solar panels and inverters from reputable manufacturers with a proven record.

Your system is installed by professionals, we have a 10 year workmanship warranty too.

For a limited time only. Country Installations, subject to availability, Brisbane prices plus travel charge.

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  • Seedy seed on 11/04/2019 - 10:48
    +1

    Panel brand, inverter brand, other fees/charges like if line into house needs be to be raised above roofline by ergon ect.

  • prisonmike on 11/04/2019 - 10:49

    Does this include battery as well or is to be purchased separately. Apologies I am new to this.

    • cristtos on 11/04/2019 - 10:58
      +2

      Definitely no battery…

    • solidussnake on 11/04/2019 - 10:59
      +1

      For that price it will be solar only mate, a battery + solar are about $13-15k

      • ego22 on 11/04/2019 - 11:19

        The battery costs 9k< !?

        • Caring on 11/04/2019 - 14:19

          Tesla Powerwall 2 is approx $11k installed. LG Chem RESU is approx $9k installed.

      • prisonmike on 11/04/2019 - 11:23

        God thats expensive. How do people justify getting the panels installed then?

        • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 11:37
          +1

          That's a good question Mike. A decent solar PV system will by itself produce a lot of power, so there is justification there for that. However, we dont promote batteries at this stage - that's a different thing altogether. But any system you buy from us is battery capable so you can connect later on.

          • prisonmike on 11/04/2019 - 11:46

            @Scott-M: So to make all this work, do you just connect the inverter to the main and feed the house or what?

            • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 11:51

              @prisonmike: Yes, Mike , that's more or less how its done. Of course, there's a few steps involved. But its not that complicated if you know what you're doing :)

              • prisonmike on 11/04/2019 - 11:52
                +3

                @Scott-M: brilliant. Now I feel like a trained solar panel expert.

                • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 11:55

                  @prisonmike: Mate, you're on fire!

                  • prisonmike on 11/04/2019 - 12:20
                    +1

                    @Scott-M: Nah not really. I was just on a really long lunch break.

        • Diji1 on 11/04/2019 - 11:39
          +1

          They justify it because electricity prices are so high that it makes sense for consumers to build the generation plant.

          The financial risk and cost of building the power plant has been successfully shifted onto the consumer, subsidised out of their taxes, while the useless private sector continues to throttle the economy and destroy the lives of people unable to spend money like this. So approximately half of Australia.

          Isn't privatisation wonderful. To continue being ripped off just vote Labour or Liberal.

          • prisonmike on 11/04/2019 - 11:45
            +1

            @Diji1: I agree with what you said mate. This is why we may hit with another GFC soon.

    • coxymla on 11/04/2019 - 12:51
      +1

      Batteries aren't worth it yet.

      PV has a pretty good payback period in QLD/WA even without storage.

      • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 12:56

        Exactly. We dont offer them, yet for that reason. I would not bother putting one on my place. I get good feed-in tariff that covers one kWh I use at night for every two I sell back. A 6kW will pay down between 1 1/2 and 4 years.

  • cristtos on 11/04/2019 - 11:01

    Battery upgradable?
    Extra cost for concrete tiled roof?
    What other costs may pop up?
    I cannot see the SOLIS inverter brand and specs on your website…

    • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 11:31
      +1
      1. Battery capable
      2. $100 extra for tiled roof
      3. No other costs. BUT your meter box /electrics may not be compliant.
      4. Inverter details on the deal page - there is a button. http://solarpowerpanels.net.au/qsl/Solis-4G-1-5kw-qsl.pdf
      • mps41 on 11/04/2019 - 19:28

        How are you doing 6.6kw of panels on that inverter when the datasheet says the 5kw Solis inverter has a max DC Power of 5.8Kw? Is the datasheet wrong or out of date?

        For that matter, the datasheet says it only has a 5 year warranty and your page says it has a 10 year warranty. Is there a warranty extension that is part of the package?

        Isn't saying that the system is "battery capable" a bit misleading? Absolutely any solar system can be hooked up with a battery via AC coupling, so any system you can buy is technically battery capable and as far as I can see this one doesn't offer anything to help you connect a batter in the future, so it is the same as any other system. Yes, it is true that it is battery capable and it is also true that many others advertise systems as battery capable in the same circumstances, but it is still misleading. Or is there something in your system that I am missing?

        • coxymla on 11/04/2019 - 22:19

          It's fairly common to hook up more panels than the inverter is technically capable of handling so that it will run at maximum output through more of the day.

          • mps41 on 11/04/2019 - 23:58

            @coxymla: Yes it is common and wise to hook up more panels than the AC capacity of the inverter and this one allows 5.8kw of panels on a 5kw inverter according to the spec sheet. You need to live within the specs of the inverter in terms of maximum panels that can be attached for warranty reasons and compliance with the STC rebate as the CEC guidelines allow overdosing by up 33%, but you also need to be within the max inverter capacity as well. The specs for a Fronius 5kw inverter allow up to 7.5kw of panels for example so that and many others are fine with 6.6kw on a 5kw inverter.

            I would assume they are operating with spec and maybe there is a more up to date spec sheet or more detail in other inverter documentation to specify the limit, but whatever the manufacturer specifies as the limit needs to be abided by and the only documentation provided lists 5.8kw as the limit so it is a fair question.

        • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 23:44

          A. A 5kW inverter can have an over-sized array up to 6.65kW of panels.

          B. We add an additional 5 years warranty. We purchase it from the manufacturer.

          C. The system is 'battery capable'. If a client asks can a battery be connected to it, the answer is, yes. We are not describing this system by attaching any special distinction to it whatsoever. There is a meeting of minds throughout the sales process, that ensures the consumer knows exactly what they are buying.

          • mps41 on 12/04/2019 - 00:10

            @Scott-M: A. Yes, but onky if the inverter manufacturer allows it. Do they in this case? The only documentation that I can see suggests not, but there may be more to it than that hence the question.

            B. Cool, good to know and great that you are providing extra warranty which provides extra value and piece of mind for the customer.

            C. Ok that is reasonable, but I think it is helpful for people buying to realise that any system is battery capable in this context. There are hybrid inverters that have option so to directly hook up to a battery, but most people are probably best still getting a standard inverter like you are offering.

            • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 12/04/2019 - 09:45

              @mps41: A. Oh yes, it would be a non-compliant installation otherwise, and STC's could not be claimed. It makes sense to use as much of the inverter's capacity.

              B. It is the right thing to do, and is independent and beyond the retailer/installer's survival.

              C. Yep. Its best to try and keep it simple, and later on if batteries become viable, then they can connect. We try and talk people out of hybrids unless they intend to connect a battery straightaway. As by the time they hook up, the inverter most likely will be dated tech. Could end up being a waste of money.

  • PLANT on 11/04/2019 - 11:04

    No brand names in post
    No deal!

  • chuneeperformance on 11/04/2019 - 11:09
    +1

    Purely Spam!

    • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 11:24

      No, its not spam. The details have been corrected, but they are there if you click on the link itself. Cheers

      • chuneeperformance on 11/04/2019 - 11:42
        +1

        These cowboy installs and utter disgrace of brands on the market are inferior and wont last anywhere close to the "warranty" they are stating…VERY RISKY when other solar companies are selling these "TIER 1" "275 Watt" - WHO USES THESE OUTDATED PANELS?? around the $2900 mark

        • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 12:03

          You clearly don't know our company or what we do. They are all current products and our price is good at $3990. The inverter and panels have a 10 year locally supported warranty.

          • cristtos on 11/04/2019 - 12:11

            @Scott-M: I am curious - if your company goes under (eg government regulation or something not your fault), who handles the warranty?

            • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 12:26

              @cristtos: This is the difference. This is how you buy right.

              1. Stick with the big brands that have a presence here in Australia.

              2. Stay away from 'exotic' brands that have not been in the market very long.

              3. Check on the manufacturer's reputation for service delivery. Some are big, but also - hopeless.

              4. Look for independent evidence to support the maker's claims. Datasheets are not proof. They are often cheat sheets.

              If you buy like this you will have a locally-supported system, that will have warranty that survives, irrespective of who you bought it from.

  • superforever on 11/04/2019 - 11:22

    Do you know who that boy is on your web site? Are you sure you can use it?

    • prisonmike on 11/04/2019 - 11:25
      +1

      he is too cartoonish so can't be trusted. :D

      • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 11:27

        Yes Mike.. You are on to it!

    • rtk74 on 11/04/2019 - 20:16

      He's nobita

  • Deal finder on 11/04/2019 - 11:49

    How much will be the price with Fronius inverter and Longi Mono Perc panels?

    • prisonmike on 11/04/2019 - 11:53

      Just one of your kidney and your first born

    • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 11:54
      -1

      Individual circumstances will vary and need to be factored in, but a 6.6kW system using those components would be around or under $6k. Are you in Brisbane?

      • Deal finder on 11/04/2019 - 11:56

        Its a single story house with a standard install with a single phase meter. Yes in Brisbane

        • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 12:04

          Good start then. We can certainly help with that.

  • RubenM on 11/04/2019 - 12:31

    Ha this was the ad that came up for me below.
    "5kw $3499 + Free Upgrade To -
    Huge 6.5kW Platinum PowerPlant"

    • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 12:39

      Yep. That is a mob called Solar Broker… dont know them…dont even know where they are..there's no contact details.

      • RubenM on 11/04/2019 - 14:21

        Hellosolar actually.
        I had 6.6kW installed for less than that, but it was terrible workmanship and they even forged my signature on the STC form.

        • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 17:19

          Must be another name as I searched those words too and came up with Solar Broker.

  • SBOB on 11/04/2019 - 12:37

    Wifi
    275w panels
    Very average brand panels and inverter.

    With solar, paying more for quality gear and installation often makes 'bargain' sense when you're talking 20 plus year expected lifespan

    Plenty of cheap systems being uneconomical if/when issues arise in a handful of years

    • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 12:51
      +1

      Yep. That's definitely true to a certain extent. If you want a 'safe bet' go for Fronius and something like Jinko panels. On a 6.6kW you can get it for under $6k. Not everyone wants to spend that. What we have here, is a good offering, that is locally supported from well established brands.If there is trouble, there is someone to talk to. There are of course no 100% guarantees, but minimising potential issues right from the start, lowers the probability of having a bad experience in the first place, and then if there is a problem again a good chance you will have support.

    • lostn on 12/04/2019 - 08:55

      What tier are their panels?

      As someone considering solar myself, can you tell me what brands I should go for and what brands to avoid?

      • SBOB on 12/04/2019 - 10:18
        +1

        'tier' means very little
        plenty of 'tier 1' manufacturers making terrible/average products

        Stick with brands like LG, SunPower, Winaico, REC, Q cells and if you have to go lower Trina and Jinko

        • lostn on 12/04/2019 - 14:03

          How about for the inverter? What are some good brands there?

          • SBOB on 12/04/2019 - 14:26
            +1

            @lostn: Abb, fronius and solaredge

      • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 12/04/2019 - 16:40

        The "Tier" designation ascribed to solar panels is in fact not a product rating, but refers to the 'bankability' of the manufacturer, according to Bloomberg Financial, NY.

        Even though this is not a rating of the panel's effectiveness or quality, to stay on the safe side when purchasing, it is best to stay only with a product produced by "Tier 1" manufacturer. More so, to choose a brand that has a physical presence in Australia.

        What brands? Stick with the main brands. If you are considering solar, just get your quotes and research the brands or just ask around and you'll quickly be able to determine whether what is on offer is worthy.

        The brands to go for in the mid-range would be Jinko, Trina, QCELLS, REC. If you want the best then go for SunPower or LG. But you will pay a lot more so the pay back period will be a lot longer. This is OK if you intend staying in that home for a while 5+ years, but not good if you sell before as you will be handing the benefit to someone else before you have actually saved any money.

        Inverters. With string inverters, I stick with Fronius firstly - you get 10 years factory warranty for about the same price as you would pay for an SMA Sunny Boy that only carries 5 years. After sales service on some brands is better than others. That warning sadly includes a very big European brand too. So you need to check that. If you end up going for an optimised system or micro inverters, then it would pay to deeply research this too. There is a court case going on at present where one of Brisbane's most prominent solar retailers claims that the manufacturer is fudging its failure rate. I am not going to name either party, but if you Google "inverter optimiser review" you should find it. I’d wait until this matter is settled before going further. For lower cost inverters, we use Zeversolar and Solis (not to be confused with Solax). They have offices here in Australia. We buy an extra 5 years warranty from the manufacturer as well to give you more cover even at the lower end.

        • lostn on 12/04/2019 - 18:32

          That's interesting.

          A solar company whose been cold canvassing me for a few weeks now were advertising his panels as tier 1, "quality" panels.

          He says it pays for itself. Your feed in tarriffs reduce your bills or make you a profit.

          But I don't know how much you'll be generating in the winter months. Summer's over now. And the feed in tarriff for VIC is not that great.

          Is he BSing me?

          • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 13/04/2019 - 10:58

            @lostn: "Is he BSing me?" - the answer at this time is - Maybe. It would depend on a few things. Really need to see their offer and know what your situation is, to make any assessment. Yes, winter time production does drop off but it needs to be viewed in context over a whole year. The annualised production of the system they are offering might be very good. That said, a lot of door knockers offer systems at grossly inflated prices. Where you can get the same or a better system for a LOT less elsewhere.

            • lostn on 13/04/2019 - 21:45

              @Scott-M: What do you do about warranty if the installer goes tits up?

              This guy says it comes with 25 years labor and parts warranty, but his company itself hasn't been around that long (about 10 years he says). There's no way to be sure your installer will still be around that far in the future.

  • Caring on 11/04/2019 - 14:15
    +1

    This installer is a sole trader business: Scott Andrew McNair (ABN 56806833457) trading as SolaSava.

    Does not appear to have any CEC accreditations - therefore steer clear.

    https://www.solaraccreditation.com.au/retailers/approved-sol…
    https://www.solaraccreditation.com.au/consumers/find-an-inst…

    Therefore no deal.

    "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.".

    • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 15:43
      +1

      Thanks for the opportunity to introduce myself properly.

      Firstly, I would suggest that anyone reading your comments should not have any fear in doing business with my company.

      Any serious buyers can be put in touch directly with existing customers. That is the easiest way for a prospective customer to establish bona fides.

      Your research is incorrect.

      Ecomz Pty Ltd T/A Solar Power Panels ABN: 41 629 060 546

      I have been in the solar business since 2008.

      I dont have massive overheads or cashflow problems that kill off "amateurs".

      I pay cash for my stock and do not use my client's money. I only ask for 10%.

      I had been a sole trader for sometime only formed a company on advice from my accountant. This was done 27 of September, 2018.

      I have no credit bad credit history and have no bad debts or existing clients that are unhappy.

      Retailers do not need to be accredited with the CEC, only installers. Many retailers refuse to pay to join the 'union'.

      Totally law abiding. Totally qualified to to offer the products and services that we do.

      Far from being an amateur, I am very experienced in solar, and definitely looking after my clients.

      Nothing absolutely whatsoever, to hide.

      Scott McNair

  • Deal finder on 11/04/2019 - 15:51
    +1

    One of my friends got a 6.6kw system installed recently with a Fronius Primo 5kw inverter + 6.6kw Longi Mono PERC panels for $4,000 from a CEC accredited local electrician. They did a very good job.

    So i think this is not a very good deal to get Link Energy Solar Panels & Solis Inverter for the same amount. This guy is quoting $6k for the system my friend got for $4k.

    • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 16:33

      Was this job in Brisbane?

      • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 18:02

        If the job was in Brisbane it would be an absolutely astounding price. Check around..its $2000 less than anyone else.

        If it was in Victoria, then that would explain it, as the state government there gives $2250 on top of the STC rebate.. would be interested to know.

        • Deal finder on 12/04/2019 - 09:35

          Yes it was in Brisbane. And i agree that the price was extreamly good. My friend got few different quotes and the highest one was around $5,700.

          • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 12/04/2019 - 09:58

            @Deal finder: Perhaps it was a self-install by an electrician? The cost of a 6.6kW install in Brisbane is about $2000. A lot of them just make the margin on the sale of the system itself. In this case, the inverter is good, and I like the Longi too, but they do not have an office here in Australia. So, I would recommend to go with someone that has, like Jinko. They have an office in every state.

            • Deal finder on 12/04/2019 - 11:21

              @Scott-M: The quote with Fronius and Jinko was even cheaper than $4000

              • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 13/04/2019 - 11:26

                @Deal finder: Yeah. That's insane. In the ten years plus, that I've been in solar that situation has always been present, where some operators cut prices so low that it’s just not sustainable. Others try to match them in a race to bottom. I wonder why that guy even has to advertise? Surely he’d have to fight off all the referrals! $2000 difference. I wonder if he would do the system in my ad for free?

                • Deal finder on 15/04/2019 - 09:40

                  @Scott-M: I dont think its impossible or insane to do the sysatem at $4000. As i mentioned earlier there were few quotes which ranged from $3900 to $5700. So even the most expensive quote was cheaper than yours. Ive seen quite a few systems installed with Fronius & Longi/serapham/jinko/canadian etc panes for around $4500-$5000.

                  In regards to advertising etc, i cant say what his business model is or how he makes money but he got good reviews and did a very nice and clean job. Provided all the paperwork etc.

                  This morning i saw an ad from a company called ozsolar world, for a 6.6kw system with a Fronius inverter and Longi panels for $4500

    • RubenM on 11/04/2019 - 17:10

      That's a VERY cheap price!

  • Overcomerak on 11/04/2019 - 17:03
    +3

    Nobita does not approve this.

    • AssociatedScott-M @ Solar Power Panels on 11/04/2019 - 17:08
      -2

      Who is nobita?

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