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\"Australian<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We\u2019re very pleased to publish the first in what will be a monthly report on the current state of solar power interest in Australia – the SolarQuotes auSSII report.<\/p>\n

The SolarQuotes web site welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors a month, which results in thousands of solar quotes<\/a> being issued by pre-vetted installers <\/a> who are part of the SQ installer network.<\/p>\n

This level of activity provides us with interesting insights into what Australians are wanting from solar power and battery storage systems.<\/p>\n

So, without further ado, here\u2019s some highlights from activity in Australia during the month of July 2017.<\/p>\n

Where Was The Interest?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We saw the most activity in New South Wales in July, which accounted for 34.19% of quote submissions; followed by Victoria (20.86%) and Queensland (17.83%).<\/p>\n

\"Graph<\/p>\n

System Size Preference<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nationally, 5kW solar systems<\/a> were the most sought-after during July, comprising more than half of requests where a capacity was specified.<\/p>\n

The glory days of the trusty 1.5kW PV system are well and truly over, making up just 2% of specific system size requests.<\/p>\n

In 40% of quote requests, Australians indicated they were unsure on system size and requested advice.<\/p>\n

\"Graph<\/p>\n

Purchase Intent <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Three-quarters of visitors requesting quotes were looking to buy solar power within the next three months, indicating a high degree of motivation.<\/p>\n

\"Graph<\/p>\n

Battery-Ready System Requests <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Interest in home battery storage is more geared towards it being a future addition rather than immediate purchase. 10 percent of requests indicated interest in a battery ready solar power system. There was no interest registered in battery-ready systems in the NT.<\/p>\n

\"Graph<\/p>\n

Solar + Battery Storage Interest<\/strong><\/h2>\n

July\u2019s figures reinforce that the battery revolution is yet to really get under way in Australia, with just 6% expressing a serious intent* of installing PV + battery storage from the outset. There was no interest in solar + storage package purchases in the NT.<\/p>\n

\"Graph<\/p>\n

Battery Size Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For those wanting to install a solar + storage system simultaneously, large battery systems (10 kWh+) were most popular, making up nearly half of all requests where capacity was specified. As with PV system size selection, a large percentage (~47%) requested guidance in this regard.<\/p>\n

\"Image:<\/p>\n

Energy Storage Application<\/h2>\n

Half of those requesting solar + battery system quotes expressed an intention of using home energy storage to both minimize grid consumption and as a backup power solution.<\/p>\n

\"Graph<\/p>\n

Current Power Bills<\/h2>\n

46% of Australians who submitted for system quotes during July stated their average electricity bills were between $500 and $1,000 a quarter. Approximately 6% were unsure of how much they spend on electricity.<\/p>\n

\"Graph<\/p>\n

That\u2019s it for the first auSSII report \u2013 in the months ahead we\u2019ll be incorporating more data and insights into each publication. The next report will be published in early-mid September. To be notified when new reports are released, subscribe to our weekly newsletter <\/a> .<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in getting 3 quotes<\/strong> from our pre-vetted installers, click here<\/a>; or browse through some of thousands of solar installer reviews <\/a> .<\/p>\n

Installers<\/strong> \u2013 if you have a passion for delivering quality and would like to learn more about the benefits of joining the SolarQuotes installer network, further information on our\u00a0solar sales lead generation services is available here <\/a> .<\/p>\n

Report Reproduction Guidelines<\/h2>\n

You are welcome to reproduce graphs and other detail from this report if this page is acknowledged as the source.<\/p>\n

* During our solar quoting<\/a> process, a flag is displayed when PV + batteries are selected; providing details of approximate costs before the submitter can proceed. This helps to ensure the submitter is seriously interested in solar + storage. An alternative option of a \u201cbattery-ready\u201d system is also offered at this point.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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State-By-State New South Wales again led the states, representing 32.9% of quote requests, although this was down\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "General Solar & Storage News"","block_context":{"text":"General Solar & Storage News","link":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/category\/solar-battery-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Australian solar system interest index report","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/aussii-solar-report-october.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/aussii-solar-report-october.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/aussii-solar-report-october.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/aussii-solar-report-october.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":17307,"url":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/aussii-solar-report-dec17-mb0344\/","url_meta":{"origin":14239,"position":2},"title":"Australian Solar Systems Interest Index \u2013 December 2017","author":"Michael Bloch","date":"December 5, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"November proved to be yet another month many Australians were seeking quotes for installing solar power systems as a step towards lower electricity bills. Solar Systems - Size Preference Interest in large home solar power systems continued to gain steam, growing from 31.5% of all quote requests on SolarQuotes in\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "General Solar & Storage News"","block_context":{"text":"General Solar & Storage News","link":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/category\/solar-battery-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Solar power interest in Australia - November 2017","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/aussii-solar-report-november.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/aussii-solar-report-november.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/aussii-solar-report-november.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/aussii-solar-report-november.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":15692,"url":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/aussii-solar-report-oct17-mb0196\/","url_meta":{"origin":14239,"position":3},"title":"Australian Solar System Interest Index – October 2017","author":"Michael Bloch","date":"October 6, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"This month's Solar Quotes Australian Solar System Interest Index report includes some interesting new information on the preferences of Australians regarding price vs. quality of solar power systems. September was another busy month for quote requests as Australians sought solar panels to help slash their electricity bills - the rooftop\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "General Solar & Storage News"","block_context":{"text":"General Solar & Storage News","link":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/category\/solar-battery-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Australian Solar System Interest Index - September 2017","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/aussii-solar-report-october.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/aussii-solar-report-october.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/aussii-solar-report-october.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/aussii-solar-report-october.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":24795,"url":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/aussii-solar-report-oct18-mb0773\/","url_meta":{"origin":14239,"position":4},"title":"Australian Solar Systems Interest Index \u2013 October 2018","author":"Michael Bloch","date":"October 5, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"There's no slowing Australia's home solar revolution it seems, with September seeing even more Australians looking to take control of their electricity bills via our service here on SolarQuotes. Here's what prospective solar buyers were wanting last month. 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All is revealed in the latest SolarQuotes auSSII report, covering activity in March. 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