SOLAR FAQs
What is the wait time from making a booking to getting the panels installed ?
After booking your solar system with us , our installation team will get to work immediately to get you solar system Grid connection approval , we usually get the go ahead from the electricity distributor within 4 to 6 weeks sometimes much sooner.
We have installed systems as quickly as a forightnight and it can take as long as 6 weeks.
How long does the average install take ?
It all depends on the size and complexity of the installation, lets take an 6.6 kw system on a normal single story house , this should take around 4 to 5 hours to finish , more complicated jobs can take 6 to 7 hours.
How much roof space is required ?
The amount of roof space that is required depends on the size of the system . Our team can help you utilise your roof space in the most efficient way possible.
What is a reasonable payback period ?
Most people see a 40 to 50 percent saving in their electricity bill , so if your bill is 600 per quarter you should expect to save an average of around 300 dollars a quarter so around 1200 a year.
The big bonus in getting solar is protecting you from rising electricity prices , when you produce your own power you don’t have to buy it at the rising cost.
What is net metering ?
As older meter are programmed to only calculate the amount of consumed from a property , net metering is where a new meter is installed that calculates any excess electricity that your property puts back into the grid so that you a credit for the electricity you sell back . Prices for the electricity varies from state to state and from retailer to retailer so it good to do your homework to get the best deal.
What is a Feed In Tarrff ?
The feed in tariff is the amount of money you receive for every unit of electricity your system generates and it not used by your household and sold to the grid usually then sold to someone in your street .
This varies from retailer to retailer . Our team will be more then happy to help you with finding the best deal in you state and area.