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[NSW] 6.6kW Solar System (17 x 370W Astroenergy panels & 5kW SAJ Inverter) $2,999 Fully Installed @ Synergy Solar

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[NSW] 6.6kW Solar System (17 x 370W Astroenergy panels & 5kW SAJ Inverter) $2,999 Fully Installed @ Synergy Solar
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EmployeePNathan94 on 14/10/2021 - 20:11 synergysolar.com.au (412 clicks)
Last edited 15/10/2021 - 07:09

Hey guys, the team and I @ Synergy Solar have another deal to throw at you!

Due the recent price rises, please see the new pricing structure.

Fully installed 6.6kW Solar Systems from $2,999.

Take advantage of this super spring special, with Australia's only "LIFETIME WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY" have peace of mind in minimising your electricity expenses as well as our local retailer product warranties!!!

Based in Prestons, NSW, 2170 this offer is valid for clients within a 100km radius.

All work is carried out by our in house electricians, no work is contracted out!

Not getting the savings advised on your next electricity bill after install? Live stress free with our 100% Money Back Guarantee!!!

Just mention you've seen this add on this site and we will apply the discount as required!

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  • nnishant on 14/10/2021 - 20:46

    Keen to hear what people think about this deal. I am building a new place and I heard it is better to get triple phase power for solar, is that true?

    • EmployeeNathan94 @ Synergy Solar on 14/10/2021 - 20:48

      hey mate, its not so much that triple phase is better or not. It comes down to what capacity your meter box is, whether it is single or 3 phase?

    • Herb Utsmellz on 14/10/2021 - 20:52
      +1

      My advice, stick with some top tier panels and we'll known inverter and get a local well established installed that can address any issues that may arise.

      • EmployeeNathan94 @ Synergy Solar on 14/10/2021 - 20:56
        +1

        Hey mate,

        So Astroenergy panels are Tier 1, made by one of the biggest energy producers in the world being 'chint' we also offer a range of other Tier 1 panels.

        Well know inverters that we offer start from SAJ to, Goodwe, to Solis, to Sungrow, to Froius. Which one would you prefer?

        We are locally based in prestons, that can locally address any issues that you may have throughout the term of the system.

    • tm001 on 14/10/2021 - 21:36
      +1

      So far I had great dealing with the company. I had some specific requirements and they were able to accommodate them. You can upgrade parts (for a cost) to satisfy your needs. The pre-packaged deals are in my opinion well-balanced price and quality.
      I went with the JA panels and GoodWe hybrid inverter, as I am planning for a battery system sometime next year or the year after.
      The single-phase vs 3 phase - My whole house is a single-phase, so I went with a single-phase system. There are some limits to how much you can export with single-phase systems.

  • Herb Utsmellz on 14/10/2021 - 21:09

    Qcells and Enphase

    • stewy on 14/10/2021 - 23:16
      +1

      Enphase are a waste of money for anyone with a straightforward roof that doesn't have shading issues.

      The ROI is simply not there for their added cost.

      • Herb Utsmellz on 15/10/2021 - 06:37

        Thanks for the downvote. Was stating what I have and yes due to shading. But there are also other benefits. Ie modular system and easy to add a few more panels, AC from the panel, no DC across your roof, higher output should a panel have an issue or be dirty….

        • stewy on 15/10/2021 - 10:58

          I didn't down vote you.

          So long as the install is done correctly, DC strings aren't as scary as everyone makes them out to be.

          Modern string inverters also now have arc fault detection which helps minimise the risk too.

  • EmployeeNathan94 @ Synergy Solar on 14/10/2021 - 21:09

    thats easy, we can supply them, what size system are you after and what brand of inverter would you be looking for?

    • Herb Utsmellz on 14/10/2021 - 21:11

      Sorry mate, that's what I have, not what I am after.

  • dreamscene on 14/10/2021 - 21:28

    My 3KW system still working great after 13 years, electricity bills are no longer free but it's around $500 a year. I think I will wait another 2 years before I upgrade. I have roof space for a 12KW system so will go full hog. Solar cells are making leaps and bounds in tech advances recently so if you have a decent system, wait another 12-24 months and IBC panels (most efficient) are predicted to drop in price by a lot. Even heard of panels reaching 25% efficiency coming out this year.

    • tm001 on 14/10/2021 - 21:46
      +2

      Well, it really depends. With a PC you can wait for the new model and it will cost you nothing.
      If I would start with nothing today, working from home, using a lot of IT related devices at home, I am paying about $1200 per quarter for electricity. With a reasonable system, I would expect that it will go down to less than half, but let's say $600 per quarter. That system would save me ~$2400 per year. $4800 over 2 years.
      I know I may not be your typical user, but for me, the wait is not worth it.

  • divyesh123 on 14/10/2021 - 21:50

    Hey Nathan, could u pls PM me, I'd like to discuss this further with you. I need tier 1 panels and a good quality inverter. I need it done for 4 properties all in western suburb. Thanks.

    • GregFiona on 14/10/2021 - 22:28

      Isn’t it better to click on the link provided and make an enquiry directly?

      • divyesh123 on 14/10/2021 - 22:42

        I also want to test them how prompt they are, just to get an indication of their eagerness / service.

    • EmployeeNathan94 @ Synergy Solar on 15/10/2021 - 07:15

      hey mate,

      I am a little new to the oz bargain forum, i wouldn't have a clue how to send a private message. Send me a message and let's see if we can help you out.

      Cheers

      Nathan

  • MaximumEffort777 on 14/10/2021 - 21:51
    +2

    I can barely find anything on this company and very, very few reviews.

    Not a great choice in panels or the inverter for this particular offer but as the saying goes….you get what you pay for.

    • stewy on 14/10/2021 - 23:11
      +1

      Yeah if you want cheap panels then Trina is the better alternative as they seem to reliably back their warranty.

      As for inverter, cheapest I would go for is a Sungrow but if budget is really tight then you could look at a Goodwe.

  • User411388 on 14/10/2021 - 23:01

    Just wondering which solar electricity plan people were using since the drastic fall in feed in tariffs have kicked in for the energy companies?

  • Royale with cheese on 15/10/2021 - 00:02

    With the origin offer with woolworths rewards points, a decent tier 1 panel system with Goodwe should cost around $4500. So technically it comes down to $3650 but with name of a major retailer. I am wondering if I should go with some dodgy installer with no guarantee when they will pack and go or stick with a major electricity company. They also do 24 months interest free (although I am not sure if that is totally NSA).

    • EmployeeNathan94 @ Synergy Solar on 15/10/2021 - 07:19

      hey mate,

      I completely understand your thoughts there, but just think, just because they have a 'big name' behind them doesn't mean they will look after you. Generally the larger companies will contract their work out and will not use in house electricians.

      No matter how big or small a company is, no one can guarantee that they will pack up and go. Unfortunately it's the world we live in.

      Just a little hint, asked them what the cash price is and then ask them what the finance price is, most of the companies say 'interest free' but there is a % of fees charged to the finance price dependant on how long the loan term is

  • Dingo on 15/10/2021 - 05:35

    I have a fairly high energy use home ($1200 per quarter), with no shading issues on the roof. I've been waiting for a system to come out with a battery that can support the home (at least for a few hours) in the event of an outage.
    Is there anything available and cost effective for this purpose yet?

    • MaximumEffort777 on 15/10/2021 - 06:12
      +1

      Nope, batteries are still not great value for money and they may not be for at least a few years yet. I’m assuming you don’t have solar panels either?

      If a huge majority of your usage is between sunset and sunrise it can definitely give you a quicker RoI or if you’re willing to turnover the rights of your battery to an energy provider, you can pay off your battery in around 5yrs through a VPP.

      Lastly, how much of your usage could be moved to daylight hours where you could self-consume what solar panels are creating? While FiT’s are getting worse by the week there are still some OK plans out there if you shop around.

      At the end of the day for most people, unless you want blackout protection or have devices you can’t have offline, there is very little value in batteries.

      • stewy on 15/10/2021 - 11:07
        +1

        Yep, Jonesy is on the money, the ROI is not there yet for batteries for most people. They are a good option for blackout protection though, so you may be able to justify it from a convenience perspective if you get frequent blackouts.

        Solar is still likely very worthwhile for you, especially if you can load shift to consume as much of your power during the day as possible.

        Do consider what battery system (ie. AC or DC coupled) you will want in the future as that can impact whether you get a normal or a hybrid (ie. DC coupled battery ready) inverter. Alternatively if you just got a cheap normal inverter now, you wouldn't be too bad off if you say replaced it with a new hybrid inverter in 5 years time when batteries become more feasible (I'd expect the cost of hybrid inverters will continue to decrease as well).

        • Dingo on 15/10/2021 - 19:34
          +1

          Cheers stewy, much appreciated.

      • Dingo on 15/10/2021 - 19:32

        Thanks for this. No I don't currently have any solar panels. They seem to be maturing very nicely, but I've hesitated so far because if I pull the trigger I really won't want to upgrade anything for many years, yet I know the battery will be the game changer.

        Unfortunately at the moment I have limited visibility as to what is consuming power exactly, but with a large amount of electrical items running 24/7 (pond, aquariums, fridges) I'd say I have pretty constant consumption. The rest of the usage is pretty distributed in the 24 hours as well.

    • tm001 on 15/10/2021 - 13:31
      +1

      I am on similar consumption. If you do not have shading, you are lucky and may get a lot of sun. I am running out of sunlight at around 4pm. So from 4pm till 8pm I am using peak electricity. In my case ~15kWh battery would save around $1500 per year (hopefully a bit more, I am conservative).
      You can calculate the price of your battery choice for the ~15kWh and given the savings calculate the ROI. To be on a safe side, calculate the battery life to be 10 years.
      Unless you got a sparky friend and planning on DIY battery system, the commercial batteries are still on the border of actually paying for themselves.
      But as mentioned before - it is a good protection against blackouts. In Europe, I would not think for a second, they are going for some serious blackouts in coming years. In NSW I don't think the situation is as bad. And I had only a few blackouts in last 10 years.
      Last but not least - all calculations are based on today's electricity prices. As optimistic as I am, I do not think the prices for energy will ever go down significantly for a prolonged period of time. I would expect the opposite and I do believe that in 10 years time we will be paying significantly more than we pay today.

      • Dingo on 15/10/2021 - 19:45

        I'm not sure how much of my consumption could be covered in real time by a system.
        In terms of strong daylight I think in summer I'd be right till 6-7pm, but in winter than would be 4pm, maybe earlier if a bit cloudy. Over 12 months the average would be lowered by bad weather, so it might work out to be 4.30pm. Morning strong daylight would start on average over 12 months at maybe 8.30am.

        I'm glad at least there's consensus on the state of battery development. It saved me lots of research :)

        • stewy on 15/10/2021 - 22:24
          +1

          I'm in Wollongong and just paid about $6800 for a 8kW Sungrow three phase inverter (with the energy meter to measure consumption as well) with 10.4kW of Trina panels through a decent installer.

          My quarterly bill was normally only about $300 as I'm not a heavy power user but the pay off time is still only around 4 to 5 years based on current feed in tariffs and what I can use during the day. My main motivation though for such a big system is now I can use my ducted AC during the day and not worry about the cost of it!

          You'd be worthwhile reading you meter in the morning and then the evening to see what sort of power you consume during the day vs evening. My thoughts would be a solar system will likely pay off for you quicker. So it's just a matter of oversizing the panels enough that you will later generate enough power to charge your battery as well on overcast days.

          • Sanny on 21/10/2021 - 21:08

            @stewy: Who did you go through and how did they go?

            • stewy on 22/10/2021 - 10:28

              @Sanny: Platinum Solar Designs out of Kiama and yes they were good. I found them through Solar Quotes where they do have a lot of good reviews.

              The owner was actually out at my job, very knowledgeable on solar and keen to do quality work, not race to the bottom like many others in the industry.

              • Sanny on 30/10/2021 - 19:31
                +1

                @stewy: Thanks for this, I ended up getting a quote from them and ended up choosing them.

  • Grunntt on 16/10/2021 - 11:59

    Any chance you could supply a little information about the company? eg An ABN would probably enable people to start researching your bona fides.

    Also, that address at Prestons appears to have been first leased 16th Feb 2021 so any background on your company's previous existence/experience may help too.

    Some of those 'Estimated Savings' shown on your site also look a little optimistic to me. Any chance of what assumptions were made to come up with those figures?

    Also, you have customer reviews on there - are they reviews that were privately supplied to you or are they available to be seen elsewhere so we can see them in context?

    If you are a new startup that's fine but being upfront and open about it would make me feel a little more comfortable utilising your business. If you've been around for a while there does not seem to be too much evidence of it.

  • Grunntt on 16/10/2021 - 21:54

    Any chance you could supply a little information about the company? eg An ABN would probably enable people to start researching your bona fides.

    Looks like someone came up with this in an earlier post https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/654010.

    Entity name:CIMA GROUP PTY LTD
    ABN status:Active from 22 Oct 2019
    Entity type:Australian Private Company
    Goods & Services Tax (GST):Registered from 22 Oct 2019

    Main business location: NSW 2000

    Business name
    From SYNERGY SOLAR & ELECTRICAL 25 Sep 2021
    SOLARTEK NSW 04 Aug 2021
    SOLARTEK QLD 04 Aug 2021
    FLYNN OPTICS 12 Sep 2020

    The rest of my questions still stand though.

    • EmployeeNathan94 @ Synergy Solar on 17/10/2021 - 16:00

      Hey mate,
      They are some great and reasonable questions.
      So a little on us, we have been running electrical, fibre works, commercial solar projects as well as infrastructure developments for coming up to 2 years. We have a passion for business, we love creating long lasting relationships with clients and solving their problems.
      Here is our ABN if you wish to check up on a few things 72 636 966 302
      You will see we also have other trading names within the ABN profile. The main one being ‘Solartek NSW’. We started this company a little under 3 months ago. This company was to offer nothing but premium quality components and service. We had a full time consultant that would physically go to your property, find out all of your needs, wants and everything in between. We saw such possibility with this company, so we created “Solartek QLD” (looking at immediate expansion) which has unfortunately, not yet happened. As you can imagine, it is not cheap running that sort of service. Therefore, our prices were a lot higher than the ones you see us post on ‘oz bargain’. Unfortunately, consumers did not wish to pay $4,000 + for a 6.6kW system. Consumers want quality products, quality work & quality service at a very cheap price. This is why we created ‘Synergy Solar & electrical’.
      At ‘Synergy Solar’ we offer the same products and warranties as ‘Solartek NSW’ but the differences & only differences being that we no longer offer the on site, personal consultation. All we have done, is taken away the consultant expenses & also advertising expenses (for now, as oz bargain is free) and passed on the savings to our clients. We do not and will never use sub contractors to do our installs. We used experienced electricians on our books, that have been in the industry for years. The only workers we will out source on the occasion are labourers (they only help lift tiles and panels etc)

      Yes you are correct, the address as Preston's has only been rented for the last 8 months, prior to this, we based operations from our home addresses and had all staff members taking vehicles, equipment etc, to their homes. Now getting into the full residential solar side of things, we decided that a lot more pallet space and offices were required, hence the move.
      Regarding the ‘Estimated savings’ all we did was basic math dependant on the system size. For instance, a 6.6kW system produces around 8,962kWh, we then x that by the current grid cents at $0.28c. Please see as as follows;
      (8,962.80kWh x $0.28c = $2,509.58 rough annual savings)
      Of course this may differ dependant on weather, shading and other contingencies, this calculation is run off of the basis that the system is running at full efficiency throughout the annual term.

      In regard to the customer reviews, as advised earlier, the ‘Synergy Solar’ section of the business is quite recent, we will be posting quite frequent adverts with photos from current/previous jobs as they come up. We have gained quite a few clients from the ‘oz bargain’ posts and those clients are booked in for next week installs. You are more than welcome to check out some comments from previous posts (they have made themselves aware that we are doing business together) and ask them of how the service has been.
      We have nothing to hide, yes in the grand scheme of things we are ‘new comers in the industry’ but we plan to be around for years to come. You can “shear a sheep many time but only skin it once!” We are not just in the solar or infrastructure business, we are in the people business. Our clients are our greatest assets. Our clients help us expand, create more jobs, create more business profit and create better lives for our workers and their families.

      Thank you for asking these questions, our clients and all people seeing these adverts deserve answers. Please, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask away.
      Cheers
      Nathan

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