Buying Solar Power Systems
Here you'll find the high level questions that people encounter during the solar buying process.
- Is it still worth getting solar panels Australia?
- How many solar panels do I need to run my house Australia?
- Why won't my installer give me a quote with itemised pricing?
- If I have a 13kW system, will a 5kW export limit overheat the inverter or damage panels?
- Can You Install Tilt Frames On Tiles?
- Retrofit consumption monitoring, does a "smart meter" really cost $750+
- Do I really need spare roof tiles before installation day?
- 1, 2 or 3 "Phase" What does it actually mean when you talk about electricity supply?
- I have attic storage, how does that affect solar?
- Can we have solar facing three directions with only two inverter input channels?
- How can I tell if I have Single, Two or Three Phase power?
- How Does A Strata or Body Corporate Install Solar Power?
- What is a solar smart meter? Do I need one?
- How do I choose a good solar panel?
- What are the best solar panels to buy in Australia?
- I am on a strata committee. I want to investigate solar panels for use in common areas. I understand strata laws make things complicated - Any suggestions ?
- I've noticed you subtract the feed-in tariff from the kWh savings for a battery. Do you also need to do this for standard solar savings?
- Can I have one solar system feeding two or more houses?
- Do you have a spreadsheet / excel version of your quote checklist?
- Is ShineHub's 'Free Solar' Offer A Good Deal?
- Since no one lives at home during the day, I would hardly save anything on the electric bill. So do you suggest buying a battery?
- I got solar installed, it isn't working properly and the company refuses to fix it.
- What documentation should I get with my solar system?
- Why are bigger solar systems cheaper, per kW of panel installed?
- Are South Facing Panels Better in Townsville?
- Is the solar rebate ending anytime soon?
- I've signed up for a solar system but I am getting cold feet. What kind of cooling off periods are there for solar purchases?
- A solar company has proposed a Power Purchase Agreement, or PPA. Are these worth it?
- My installer says it's fine to have different roof orientations on the same string. Is he correct?
- Is the advice you give independent?