{"id":63227,"date":"2022-07-04T06:30:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-03T20:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/?p=63227"},"modified":"2022-07-04T06:30:11","modified_gmt":"2022-07-03T20:00:11","slug":"aussii-solar-july22-mb2537","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/aussii-solar-july22-mb2537\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian Solar Systems Interest Index: July 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SolarQuotes<\/p>\n

The rush on home solar really ramped up in June as Australians sought refuge from looming electricity price increases. Find out what they were wanting in a rooftop solar power system, and the proportion interested in batteries.<\/p>\n

Solar Power System Capacity<\/h2>\n

Presented with capacity ranges of 3-5 kW, 5-10 kW, 10-15 kW, 15-20 kW, 20+ kW and \u201cFill Roof\u201d on the SolarQuotes quote form<\/a> and an option was selected, the most popular range was 5 – 10kW in June at 77%, down on May’s 79%. A little over 12% selected the \u201cFill Roof\u201d option in June, up a little on May. The popularity of the “Fill Roof” category has been steadily growing for some time.<\/p>\n

\"Solar<\/p>\n

If you’re uncertain what size system you should install on your home, read SQ Founder Finn\u2019s advice on how much solar power you need<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Purchase Timeframe Indication<\/h2>\n

In June’s auSSII report<\/a> we noted there could be a marked increase last month in the proportion of Australians who wanted to install solar right now due to electricity price hikes. That occurred, with a whopping 26%\u00a0 expressing a desire to purchase a system straight away, compared to a tad over 22% in May. Around 31% indicated a purchase within 4 weeks.<\/p>\n

\"Solar<\/p>\n

The spike in PV popularity means solar installation timeframes<\/a> may be longer for a while as installers work through the backlog of jobs.<\/p>\n

Quality And Price<\/h2>\n

Again in June, 12% of solar shoppers were after a top-notch (i.e., most expensive) system, 81% a package offering a good balance of price and quality, and 7% a good budget system.<\/p>\n

\"System<\/p>\n

Australian Solar Price Index<\/h2>\n

If you’re curious about what Australians were paying for systems very recently and in the past, check out the SolarQuotes Australian Solar Price Index<\/a>. We’ll be publishing a special report on June’s pricing results here on the blog towards the end of this month when we have more data to work with.<\/p>\n

\"Australian<\/p>\n

Microinverters And Optimisers<\/h2>\n

Microinverters<\/a> and optimisers are MLPE (Module Level Power Electronics), aka Panel Level Optimisation<\/a> (PLO)\u00a0devices. These devices will add around 20 \u2013 30% on to the cost of a system, but offer benefits including increased system design flexibility, panel level monitoring and advanced safety features.<\/p>\n

During June, close to 18% of quote enquiries expressed an interest in learning more about MLPE options, up just a touch on May’s 17%.<\/p>\n

\"Microinverter<\/p>\n

Advanced System Monitoring Option<\/h2>\n

To gain maximum benefit from a solar power system, it’s important to not only know how much electricity a system is generating, but also how that energy (and mains grid supplied power) is being used in the home. Advanced solar monitoring<\/a> provides detailed consumption information, plus better alerting when something is amiss.<\/p>\n

Advanced monitoring is an option well-worth considering, and many did last month. 36% registered an interest in the add-on, up on May’s 35%.<\/p>\n

\"Solar<\/p>\n

Battery Ready Solar<\/h2>\n

While just about every solar power system ever installed is “battery-ready” to some degree through AC or DC coupling<\/a>, we ask a question on the quote form about home energy storage intention for the future to help prospective installers with system design.<\/p>\n

5.3% of quote requests in June indicated an interest in a battery-ready system, not much different to May or any other month in the past for that matter.<\/p>\n

\"Battery<\/p>\n

Concurrent Solar + Battery Install<\/h2>\n

We see more fluctuation with regard to having a home battery installed with a solar system concurrently, as current events such as electricity price rises can drive interest. In June, just under 22% of quote requests were keen on having both installed at the same time; up significantly on May’s 18% and 20% in April.<\/p>\n

\"Concurrent<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re thinking about home batteries, there’s a lot to consider. Finn\u2019s \u201c101\u201d battery guides to understanding<\/a>, buying<\/a> and owning<\/a> a solar battery are well worth reading before taking the plunge.<\/p>\n

Primary Use For Battery<\/h2>\n

These potential battery owners saw the main use as being :<\/p>\n