[VIC] 6.6kW Solar Energy System, Jinko 440W Panels, 5kW Goodwe Inverter $2,399 (Upfront: $999, Was $2,199) @ Cerium Energy

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[VIC] 6.6kW Solar Energy System, Jinko 440W Panels, 5kW Goodwe Inverter $2,399 (Upfront: $999, Was $2,199) @ Cerium Energy
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Associatedmattcerium on 11/04/2025 - 09:27 ceriumenergy.com.au (314 clicks)

Cerium Energy’s Easter Special - $1,200 off Retail, 6.6kW Residential Package

Our long awaited Easter Solar Special is now on! Cerium Energy is slashing prices on our 6.6kW system!. Get your system installed in time for winter.

For a limited time only, we are offering a special on our 6.6 kW Solar System Package featuring Jinko 440w Dual Glass Bifacial N Type Panels Modules with the Goodwe 5 kW G3 inverter for only $999* upfront. That’s over $1,200 off the retail price!

The Jinko 440w N Type modules are renowned for their high efficiency and come with a 25 Year Product Warranty, paired with the Goodwe 5kw G3 which has some great features built in, providing reliable and stable performance.

On offer is a 6.6kW Solar System fully installed for $999 upfront after the STC Rebate, Solar Victoria Rebate ($1,400) and the Solar Victoria Interest-Free Loan ($1,400).

The Total cost of the System without Solar Vic Rebate & Loan is: $3,799 (inc GST).

Offer Details

Limited to the first 50 Customers.

6.6kW Solar System

15 x 440w Jinko N Type Panels (JKM440N-54HL4R-BDV)
1 x 5kW Goodwe 5kw Inverter (GW-5000 DNS G3)

Retail Price (after STC Rebate) : $3,799 (was $4,999)

Solar Vic Rebate: $1,400 (eligibility criteria at www.solar.vic.gov.au)
(combined household taxable income of all owners is less than $210,000 per year)

Purchase Price: $2,399

Solar Vic Interest Free Loan: $1,400 (paid at $29* per month over 4 years directly with Solar Vic)

Upfront cost: $999 (was $2,199)

Total Customer Cost :$2,399* (inc Solar Vic Rebate)

*Price Includes Installation on Single Story, Tin/Tile Roof Metro Melbourne. STC Rebate and Solar Vic Rebate included

Additional Costs:
$500 Double Story (without scissor lift access)
$250 Terracotta Roof Tiles
$800 3 Phase Power
$300 Klip Lok Roof
$1,000 Switchboard Upgrade if needed (send us a photo and we will let you know, most new houses don't need it)
Removal of Existing System (Quoted on a job to job basis)
Tilt Frames, Excessive cable runs, multiple roof splits quoted individually as needed

For quotes please fill in the quote form on our website https://ceriumenergy.com.au/easter-special/ and our team will be in touch.

or Call us on : 03 8322 9999 during business hours

or Email us on : info@ceriumenergy.com.au with your address and contact details.

OzBargain Special Offer

Combine your solar purchase with a Hot Water Heat Pump for an extra 10% off when purchasing both products. We have a range of Hot Water Heat Pump solutions with brands such as: Aquatech, iStore and Haier. Government rebates available for all Vic residents and prices start from $999 (after all rebates) when replacing from your current Gas Hot Water System. To get a quote please get in touch! Send us an email on info@ceriumenergy.com.au with your:

  • Address
  • Photo of Existing Unit
  • Photo of Switchboard

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Product Details

Jinko 440w N Type Panel - 25 Year Product Warranty

https://www.tradezone.com.au//media/custom/upload/File-17388…

Goodwe 5kW - 10 Year Warranty

https://www.tradezone.com.au//media/custom/upload/File-16683…

We have a wide range of products Trina, Longi and REC Panels. Sungrow, SMA and Fronius Inverters, get in touch for specific products and pricing.

If you are not eligible for the Solar Vic Rebate or Loan the total cost of the system is: $3,799 after STC Rebate.

Terms and Conditions:
Valid for new customers in Melbourne metro only, additional costs apply for regional areas
Offer ends 9th May 2025, unless sold out prior
Single Story Tin/Tile Roof Single Phase (Additional Costs listed above)
Other brands also offered please get in touch for specific brands and quotes
System Price Includes STC Rebate and Solar Victoria rebate

Eligibility Requirements
Solar Vic eligibility and approval criteria applies (www.solar.vic.gov.au)
Melbourne Metro residents only, additional costs apply for regional areas
6.6kW Residential New Customers / Installs only, for larger systems get in touch
If you have an existing Solar System, you are only eligible for the Solar Vic Rebate/Loan if your existing system is older than 10 years

Electrical & Electronics Goodwe Inverter Jinko Solar Energy System Solar Rebate

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Comments

  • killingtime on 11/04/2025 - 09:36
    +1

    We've really come a long way with solar pricing.

    • freefall101 on 11/04/2025 - 11:54

      I can't believe how much I paid a little over 2 years ago compared to this. I paid a little more to get a sungrow inverter but it was $2k more.

      With the Vic budget the way it is and the excess of solar, it's hard to imagine they'll keep paying this rebate forever. I'm going to push my parents to finally get it done on their place at these kind of prices.

      • PerthectDeal on 11/04/2025 - 15:17
        +2

        Yep at these prices, it is a no brainer if you plan to stay in the house for a time.
        We have the same size system in WA, it paid for itself in 4 years ($100 saved per 2 monthly bill) and now have an EV that we have done 25,000 km on free solar.

  • 87percent on 11/04/2025 - 09:48

    is there a ballpark figure of how much it would cost to remove the existing solar and get your system installed??

    • Associatedmattcerium @ Cerium Energy on 11/04/2025 - 09:53

      Hey 87percent,

      Yep depends on how many panels, but roughly around $180 to $250 depending on system size and number of panels. Our cost includes removal and disposal of the old system. We take the items to a recycling facility.

      This is usually for around 10+ Panels, please get in touch and we can give you a property specific quote based on your current system. You can send us an email to info@ceriumenergy.com.au or click on the link in the deal and submit a form.

      Cheers,

      Matt
      Cerium Energy

  • xrailgun on 11/04/2025 - 10:10
    +2

    do you have any deals going on for a ~10kw panels + ~10kw batteries system?

    • Associatedmattcerium @ Cerium Energy on 11/04/2025 - 14:41
      +3

      Hi xrailgun,

      Thanks for reaching out, with larger systems we need to check a number of things including but limited to:

      Roof Space
      Roof Splits
      Single or 3 Phase
      Export Limitations

      This will ensure that the quote we provide you is accurate for your needs.

      We are passing on similar discounts for larger systems as well.

      To give everyone an idea please see below:

      A 10kW system in Metro Melbourne with Jinko 440w Panels with a Goodwe 10kW Single Phase Inverter will start at: $2,999 Upfront after the Solar Vic Rebate of $1,400 and the Solar Vic Loan of $1,400.

      Total customer cost: $4,399 after the Solar Vic Rebate

      Please note there are a number of factors to consider with larger systems, distributor approvals for export, single or 3 phase, available roof space, splits on the roof and STC rebate amount based on the total panel wattage.

      We always want to make sure we provide a accurate price and quote for our consumers. If one would like a property specific quote please get in touch. The pricing wont be far off the estimate.

      Now lets talk batteries, you have a couple of options here, you can go with a smaller 5kW or 6kW Hybrid Inverter and have 10kW of panels on it, or you can go for the larger 10kW hybrid and have 10kW of panels on it as well. Depending on your property specifics and needs we can recommend one or the other.

      A standard 10kW battery system (battery only) fully installed start from $8,800, In Vic we have a government incentive from solar Vic which allows for the whole $8,800 to be on a interest free loan for 4 years (approx. $183 per month) so that allows for customers eligible for the loan to get the battery for $0 upfront with a payment plan offered by Service Vic.

      To give you a package battery price please see below:

      10kW Panels + 10kW Battery System

      23 x 440w Jinko Panels
      1 x 5kW Goodwe Hybrid Inverter
      1 x 9.6kw Goodwe Lynx Battery

      Retail Price (after STC Rebate) : $13,599

      Solar Vic Rebate: $1,400 (eligibility criteria at www.solar.vic.gov.au)

      Purchase Price: $12,199

      Solar Vic Interest Free Loan: $1,400 (paid at $29* per month over 4 years directly with Solar Vic)
      Solar Vic Battery Loan: $8,800 (paid at $183* per month over 4 years directly with Solar Vic)

      Upfront cost: $1,999

      Total Customer Cost :$12,199* (inc Solar Vic Rebate)

      Please note the Federal govt has made an election announcement that if they win then they will subsidise batteries a further 30% approximately (details to be revealed post election for installation after 1st July 2025. So interesting times for batteries and this will definitely make batteries a lot more affordable and attractive to both new solar customers and existing ones.

      If any one would like a battery quote or want to discuss options please feel free to get in touch.

      Cheers,

      Matt
      03 8322 9999

  • narmeian on 11/04/2025 - 10:15

    Can you add a battery to this later?

    • Associatedmattcerium @ Cerium Energy on 11/04/2025 - 10:55
      +2

      Hey Narmeian,

      With this particular model of the inverter no a battery cannot be connected directly to the inverter. You can get a Goodwe Hybrid Inverter for an additional $1,000 (however lets get into the specifics below)

      With batteries you have a couple of options, Hybrid Inverter (direct plug and play with battery) or AC Coupled (separate Solar Inverter and Separate Battery Inverter).

      Both have pros and cons.

      Hybrid Inverter

      Generally speaking Hybrid inverter for a particular inverter brand is only compatible with its own branded battery or a very limited other batteries, this limits you as to which battery you can add in the future.

      Also depends on when you would be adding a battery to your system, getting a hybrid today and not installing a battery for a few years doesn't really make sense, as you are limiting yourself to todays hybrid tech and limited battery options. Better off to get a separate AC Coupled battery system when ready and if that's in a few years both the price and quality will be better than today.

      The most common approach for customers with solar only is Ac Coupled systems, either the battery will have its own built in hybrid or you can install a hybrid inverter that's compatible with it. This allows you have basically any battery in the market, you can make a informed decision and have a range of options to suit your needs.

      Happy to discuss further feel free to reach out to us.

      There are some options on the market such as the new Fronius Gen 24 units which have hybrid ability however you can purchase a non activated unit and pay Fronius a set amount later in the future to activate the hybrid functionality.

      As mentioned each approach has its pros and cons and we look at each individuals customer situation and advise accordingly.

      Cheers,

      Matt
      Cerium Energy

  • Amit Goyal on 11/04/2025 - 10:18

    Can we add this to our existing solar system?

    • Associatedmattcerium @ Cerium Energy on 11/04/2025 - 10:42

      Hey Amit,

      Yes you could depending on a few factors:

      • Available roof space
      • Rebate eligibility
      • Single or 3 Phase Power
      • Grid Export Limits

      The main things to note are that to be eligible for the Solar Vic Rebate the old system must be at least 10 Years old. Secondly most grid distributors have a 5kW export per phase, so we would have a chat with you and discuss your specific needs and only recommend adding a new system if it will be utilised for in home usage.

      Feel free to get in touch with us and we can discuss your particular scenario and provide the best advice.

      Cheers,

      Matt
      Cerium Energy

  • pyramid on 11/04/2025 - 10:21

    whats cost if not eligible for rebate?

    • Associatedmattcerium @ Cerium Energy on 11/04/2025 - 10:40
      +1

      Hey Pyramid,

      Thanks for getting in touch :)

      If you are not eligible for the Solar Vic Rebate or Loan the total cost of the system is: $3,799 after STC Rebate.

      Cheers,

      Matt
      Cerium Energy

  • Asingh206 on 11/04/2025 - 11:02

    Is there a condition that only 5kw can be exported at a time and not more than that ?
    Even the panels are 13kw and inverter is 10kw.

    • Associatedmattcerium @ Cerium Energy on 11/04/2025 - 11:07

      Hi Asingh206,

      Yes that is correct for some properties and distributors.

      Basically your electricity distributor (Ausnet, Powercor United, Jemena etc) will limit your export to the grid based on a number of factors. The main rule of thumb is 5kW export per phase to the grid. So if you have single phase power supply then you can export 5kW of power at any given time (dependant on what the grid distributor approved) and 3 phase up to 15kw of export.

      As part of our process we will conduct a preapproval with the relevant distributor to ensure that you are allowed the full export.

      Happy to discuss your particular case further feel free to get in touch.

      Cheers,

      Matt
      Cerium Energy

  • knuckle8 on 11/04/2025 - 11:45

    Had a system installed by Matt and his team.
    Good clean work, old system was removed.

    Glad to work with them again.

  • wayfastwhitie on 11/04/2025 - 11:55
    +1

    Would love to see someone of these deals also include regional Victoria

    • Iggy Blue on 11/04/2025 - 14:06

      So would I. OP what’s the rough extra amount for installing in Ballarat region (Creswick)?

      • Associatedmattcerium @ Cerium Energy on 11/04/2025 - 14:45

        Hey Guys,

        Thnaks for the question, we do service Melbourne and surrounds. Areas listed below:

        • Geelong
        • Ballarat
        • Parts of Gippsland

        We are happy for you to submit an enquiry and we can get in touch and advise further.

        Normally we would charge anywhere between $150 - $250 depending on distance.

        The main key here is that we only want to service areas we can provide warranties in and dont want our customers waiting for weeks before we can send a tech for any warranties or concerns. We want to do the right thing by our customers always and be very upfront and honest with everything.

        Please fill in the form and we can get back to you with a property specific quote.

        Cheers,

        Matt
        Cerium Energy

  • JakDac on 11/04/2025 - 12:52

    Deals Old ?

  • whtsthenews on 11/04/2025 - 14:28

    Hi Op, interested in pricing for 13.2kw system with same Jinko + Goodwe combination?

    • Associatedmattcerium @ Cerium Energy on 11/04/2025 - 15:29
      +1

      Hey whtsthenews,

      Thanks for reaching out, with larger systems we need to check a number of things including but limited to:

      Roof Space
      Roof Splits
      Single or 3 Phase
      Export Limitations

      This will ensure that the quote we provide you is accurate for your needs.

      We are passing on similar discounts for larger systems as well.

      To give everyone an idea please see below:

      A 13.2kW system in Metro Melbourne with Jinko 440w Panels with a Goodwe 10kW Single Phase Inverter will start at: $4,499 Upfront after the Solar Vic Rebate of $1,400 and the Solar Vic Loan of $1,400.

      Total customer cost: $5,899 after the Solar Vic Rebate

      Please note there are a number of factors to consider with larger systems, distributor approvals for export, single or 3 phase, available roof space, splits on the roof and STC rebate amount based on the total panel wattage.

      We always want to make sure we provide a accurate price and quote for our consumers. If one would like a property specific quote please get in touch. The pricing wont be far off the estimate.

      Cheers,

      Matt
      Cerium Energy

  • ahmadx on 11/04/2025 - 14:38

    How much will it benefit in my bills per month? I hear contradictory stuff on solar and the amount of panels installed?

    • Associatedmattcerium @ Cerium Energy on 11/04/2025 - 14:57

      Hey Ahmadx,

      Great question, a 6.6kW system with a 5kW inverter can produce anywhere from 6,000 to 8,000 kwh per year depending on a few factors such as:

      Shading
      Roof layout
      Panel orientation
      Panel and inverter efficiency
      String design and Voltage

      When it comes to seeing how much one can save from having a solar system installed it really comes down to individual factors such as:

      Usage
      Time of day power is used
      Electricity billing rates
      Amount of sunlight available without any shading or obstructions

      When we do a quote, we ask for your electricity bill and ask questions around your usage patterns, number of people in the home and advise how to get the most out of your system.

      This information helps us calculate your estimated savings more accurately. We have in house designers and engineers who will go through and provide a detailed quote that factors in all the relevant information.

      As a very rough overall figure we estimate a reduction of about 60-70% off your current bills, please note this doesn't factor in the above considerations.

      Savings Guide

      Please see below the savings guide that we use as provided by the clean energy council.

      So to see how much one can save from solar power we do the following:

      System Size: 6.6kW with a 5kW inverter (we use the inverter capacity as that is the max the system will generate at any given time)

      System Size x Number of Daylight Hours (averages over 12 months as provided by Clean Energy Council)

      5 x 4 = 20kWh per day production on average (please note this is an average number and in summer we see the system make up to 40kWh on some days and in winter around the 10- 15kwh mark)

      To show in detail please see a couple of scenarios below:

      Scenario 1 (25% Usage and 75% feed in to the grid)

      In this scenario we assume that the homeowner will be using approx. 25% of the power from the solar panels and be feeding the remaining back to the grid. This may apply to customers who work day time and are only at home in the mornings or late afternoon/evenings, and no one is at home during the day. Please note this doesn’t not include weekends where there will be a larger saving if the power was used during the day.

      Current Feed in Tariff (Vic Average) – 5.2 cents per kW
      Current usage rates: $0.25c average per kW

      Usage x Rate: 5 x 0.25 - $1.25 per day saved x 365 = $465.25 annual savings
      Production x FIT = 15*5.2c - $0.78 saved per day x 365 = $284.70 annual savings

      Total Annual Savings: $749.95

      Total system cost: $2,399 / Savings $749.95 = 3.2 Years

      Scenario 2 (50% Usage and 50% feed into the grid)

      In this scenario we assume that the homeowner will be using approx. 50% of the power from the solar panels and be feeding the remaining back to the grid. A more likely scenario for families with daytime usage throughout the week.

      Usage x Rate: 10 x 0.25 - $2.50 per day saved x 365 = $912.50
      Production x FIT = 10*5.2c - $0.52 saved per day x 365 = $189.80 annual savings

      Total Annual Savings: $1,102.30

      Total system cost: $2,399 / Savings $1,102.30 = 2.17 Years

      This is a much more likely scenario that we see our customer achieve.

      Now we can use this calculation on a number of different scenarios to get the desired outcome, however it comes down to the following factors to maximise your pay back:

      Using the solar power during the day as its being produced, this gives the best return for your investment. The more you use the more you save (factoring in max usage based on inverter size and production per hour).

      Understanding your electricity rates and finding the best deal after getting solar panels installed, we help with this and guide our customers on what things to look out for.

      As we all know the electricity prices will keep increasing and longer you wait to have solar installed the more you end up paying for electricity. Getting solar today means that you start your payback period immediately and once paid off its effectively free or heavily reduced power.

      If you would like a detailed analysis and quote please get in touch with us on 03 8322 9999 or email through your details to info@ceriumenergy.com.au and we can have a look into things.

      Feel free to play around with the feed in rate and consumption rate as well as usage estimates to work out your particular scenario.

      Regards,

      Matt
      Cerium Energy

  • khey on 11/04/2025 - 15:14

    Sorry OP, not trying to impact your business but i think people deserve to make informed decision.
    People need to check the latest feed in tarriff(engage.vic.gov.au).

  • Associatedmattcerium @ Cerium Energy on 11/04/2025 - 15:44
    +1

    Hey Khey,

    You are absolutely correct, feed in tariffs are changing and the minimum legislated tariff will be $0.04c from 1st July 2025.

    There are also varying tariffs based on time of use.

    We use average numbers to give customers an idea of savings, as mentioned feed in tariff is not the real saver here, self consumption is the key to increase payback. Once batteries get more rebates and are more affordable then storage will be another big saver. Further to this customers with batteries can jump on VPP programs where they can sell their stored power at much higher rates depending on electricity wholesale price and grid needs.

    Gone are the days of massive tariffs where people actually made money from their systems (premium tariffs back in the day).

    Many electricity companies still offer higher competitive rates based on a number of factors and we always encourage our customers to shop around for the best rate. A great tool is https://compare.energy.vic.gov.au/

    Further to this a new Emergency Backstop program has started since the start of 2025 whereby the distributor can restrict export of new systems if the load on the grid is to much and can provide variable export limits based on this. A lot of solar dense areas in Melbourne now have a lower than 5kW export limit based on the current load on the grid for a particular area as well.

    Lots of things to consider and we chat to our customers and explain these items through our process so everyone can make an informed decision.

    Cheers,

    Matt
    Cerium Energy

  • OzzyOzbourne on 11/04/2025 - 16:36

    Hi, I'm interested in adding a battery to an existing solar system, so I guess that would be an ac coupled battery.
    Q1. As the battery is basically a separate system to the existing solar and inverter, is it still possible to program the system so that the battery gets charged as much as possible from the solar without drawing from the grid or taking too much solar forcing the house to draw from the grid and then prioritising using the battery at night rather than the grid?
    Basically, how do the separate systems work together to minimise grid usage?
    Q2. Can the ac coupled battery be set up to provide backup during grid failure and if so, is that to the whole house or just certain circuits?
    Q3. Does the battery feed the whole house or just limited circuits and is its power limited? Eg can it run a/c, dryer, lights all on different circuits?
    Thank you

    • Associatedmattcerium @ Cerium Energy on 11/04/2025 - 19:49
      +1

      Hey OzzyOzbourne,

      Some great questions mate please see below:

      • Yes system can be programmed to charge solar depending on which equipment is installed, this is usually done by a CT clamp and internal hybrid inverter software or a Energy Management Software installed separately
      • Yes battery backup is available, emergency backup is for select circuits only (you can decide when installing)
      • Yes feeds the whole house, depending on how much each appliance uses and how much is stored in the battery will determine how long it lasts

      Happy to go into more details if needed.

      Cheers,

      Matt
      Cerium Energy

  • BigMoth on 12/04/2025 - 16:46

    Hi @mattcerium

    I have terracotta tiles on the roof of my house, and a metal "cliplock" roof on my garage. I'd probably put panels on both.

    What roof hooks/anchors do you use for the terracotta roofs? What about the hooks/clamps for a "cliplock" type metal roof type?

    Reason I'm asking is because I am interested in solar but I saw a video by a roof guy who showed a few pitfalls about solar panel roof installations, and it's kinda making me think twice about it!
    https://youtu.be/K-jAhz5GED4

  • Associatedmattcerium @ Cerium Energy on 14/04/2025 - 10:07

    Hey BigMoth,

    Thanks for a great question.

    Installing on any type of tile comes with its share of risk as tiles can crack, break and need to be aligned properly to ensure the roof repairs waterproof.

    We use a range of mounting equipment, for tile roofs we use a L shaped bracket which slips around the tiles, we then grind the lower end of the tile to ensure that the tile sits nice and flat and not too raised to avoid any water getting in. Terracotta can be brittle and and can crack easily, we take care during installation and use the appropriate brackets, packers and mounting design to ensure this is minimised.

    Any broken tiles are replaced prior to panels going on and we double check everything at the end of the day to ensure no cracked tiles, not sitting up and secured correctly.

    For the clip lock roof there are no real penetrations as we use clamps that go on the ridges.

    Terracotta is definitely one of the harder ones to work on and the installer needs to carefully walk on certain points to avoid breakage also ensure that the tiles are grinded properly to ensure a smooth finish. We ask customers to have spare tiles ready on the install day and if you don't have many or any we help source them from local suppliers in town.

    Like with any type or roof work especially solar installations a roof leak is a possibility, we offer a detailed workmanship warranty which covers and roof damage or leaks etc due to the installation. We are always upfront and discuss the concerns with out customers and if there are ever any issues we will be back to sort them out asap.

    Happy to discuss further re your specific property feel free to reach out.

    Cheers,

    Matt
    Cerium Energy

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