Anyone in Perth recently installed a 6.6KW or 13.2KW system with decent quality inverter and panels?
I am in the markets for a 6.6KW or 13.2KW 3 Phase system preferably with Jinko Panels and a Huawei Inverter or a similar quality system
6.6KW or 13.2 KW Solar Package in Perth
utsc on 16/02/2022 - 23:57
Last edited 17/02/2022 - 01:01
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The subtext is op is looking for who people went with and how much. Don't worry about the financial details.
Buy the top of the range and the most expensive if 💵 isn't an issue.
In the last week or so I read that W.A. now can curtail solar generation like S.A., so watch how this will impact you.
With the current solar landscape it isn't really worth factoring any kind of feed-in when planning a solar system (you hear about Pluto?).
Yep, all new installs after Jan i believe need a remote disconnector installed.
A real shame, but just speaks volumes about how popular solar is, and it kept our grid in good shape over summer as well.
Agree.
IMO, get as many panels as you can, ignore any feed in benefit, concentrate on free power when available, batteries are still a poor ROI for most people - unless you get them real cheap.
Solar quotes have a chart on average price paid and you can drill down on the type of panels and inverter.
I'd expect for what you are looking at gross would be about $1k per kilowatt so you're talking about $6k for 6.6kw and probably slightly cheaper for 13kw because they would install it all at once and only 1 inverter (single or 3 phase) I have seen farms on two phase and you need 2 single phase inverters.
Panels in general unless you go for really dodgy lowest end ones are about the same unless you pay up for more efficiency. If you got the roof space then it doesn't matter whether 300kw or 450kw panels.
Inverters. Huawei, Goodwe, Growatt about the same. Warranty is like 5 + 5 (the last five years you want to check because some only cover the unit and only give you a refurb) unless you want to pay up for Fronius which is still only 10 years at twice the price. People seem to be in disbelief if you pay for a Huawei half the price you'd buy a lot better unit in 10 years time with the half you save.
Yeah the Fronius fanboys are real.
Honestly the Chinese inverters are really taking it to them.
I have a 6.6kw system installed almost 2 years ago. Went with the smaller option due to cost and the fact that we were both working full time and will not be able to utilise the larger sizing. It has been great but we are still importing over 50% of our needs, mainly because main power usage (aircon/heater) is at night.
With the world moving to electric and the changes to the tariff, I would suggest consider the larger sizing if within your budget.
I went with LG 350W panels and Huawei inverter (fairly certain was same warranty as Fronius but could be wrong) mainly due to Huawei inverter being newer than the Fronius and SMA models, both of which have released recent refreshes. Paid premium as wanted the larger panel sizing and the black look.
Used Solar2020 and was quite impressed - worth touching base with them to see what they recommend.
May be worth browsing and asking in the Whirlpool forum, which is very active - https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/thread/3kw4nv83?p=299
My installer said the price has gone up by $1000 for 6.6KW mid range system compared to what it was 6 months ago due the supply issues
It’s this true or is everyone jumping in the supply Chanrani bandwagon to inflate prices?
I got a 6.6kw system (Jinko 390W Type N panels + Huawei Single Phase Inverter) installed on tile roof with smart meter for 5k. Also included old system removal which was about $100 extra. That was in December though I believe the federal rebates have reduced 10% now so prices will be a little higher.
Try take a look on the whirlpool forum there is a Perth Solar page, I think someone got a quote for 3 phase huawei with Jinko for around 5.3k.
I had a Growatt + Seraphim system installed from a deal on here for ~$2200. Have had great reliability and no issues.
6.6kw is the sweet spot for the subsidies, the 13.2kw isn't as heavily subsidised per kw/h. Did the numbers and at the miserly 2.75c off peak and 10c payback after 3pm the 6.6kw was the most financially viable (get roughly 40kw/day in summer, 18kw/day winter).If you're likely to get an electric car, i'd probably go the larger size, especially if the electric car can be used as a battery pack for the house.
I got quote $2700 for the identical system
In which month and year did you install for $2200?.
Amazing Deal, I missed it
Thank you
Perth Solar Warehouse (PSW Energy) November 2020, just under $5k for Q-cells panels, Huawei inverter and smart meter 3-phase double storey 6.6kw.
Very professional and tidy installation, would recommend.Got a quote for $4500 for the following system.
6.6KW Three Phase Hybrid Package
Panels: Jinko Tiger 390W Black N-Type mono
Inverter: Huawei SUN2000-5KTL-L1 (Three Phase Battery Ready)Which company is this?
PM sent.
What is the ROI?