{"id":67336,"date":"2022-11-07T05:11:06","date_gmt":"2022-11-06T18:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/?p=67336"},"modified":"2022-11-07T05:11:06","modified_gmt":"2022-11-06T18:41:06","slug":"aussii-solar-nov22-mb2703","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/aussii-solar-nov22-mb2703\/","title":{"rendered":"November 2022 Australian Solar Systems Interest Index"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SolarQuotes<\/p>\n

Discover what Australia solar shoppers were wanting in an electricity-bill busting solar power system package during October 2022.<\/p>\n

Solar Power System Size Selection<\/h2>\n

Where 3-5 kW, 5-10 kW, 10-15 kW, 15-20 kW, 20+ kW and \u201cFill Roof\u201d options were shown on SolarQuotes’ quoting form and a capacity selected, just over 75% chose 5 \u2013 10kW in October; up a little on September.<\/p>\n

22% were looking for either bigger systems or to fill their rooftops with solar panels (whatever capacity that may be).<\/p>\n

\"Solar<\/p>\n

So, how much solar should you install? Check out SQ Founder Finn\u2019s solar power system size<\/a> advice.<\/p>\n

Buying A System When?<\/h2>\n

Many Australians using the SQ service in October were keen to jump on the solar energy bandwagon as soon as possible. 24% were ready to purchase immediately compared to around 23% in September and 22% in July and August. A further 32% were intending to buy a solar power system within 4 weeks.<\/p>\n

\"Solar<\/p>\n

Looking For A Good Balance Of Price And Quality<\/h2>\n

Again in October, just under 12% wanted a high-end system (most expensive) and 81% a system offering a good balance of price and quality. The balance were interested in a good budget system.<\/p>\n

\"System<\/p>\n

To get an idea of current price ranges for fully-installed good quality systems, view our solar panel costs<\/a> page. For historical average pricing on systems of various sizes (and quality) see the SolarQuotes Solar Price Index<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Will That Be Cash Or Finance?<\/h2>\n

Using finance for solar panels<\/a> – if approached thoughtfully – can be a good way to get your rooftop real estate working for you without any or minimal up-front cost. Your repayments can be less than the electricity bill savings the system will provide on average, and then after the repayment period the savings are all yours.<\/p>\n

In October, around 9% of those submitting quote requests<\/a> indicated they wanted finance, 41 per cent were cash buyers and the remainder wanted to review options for both. These results were similar to September.<\/p>\n

\"Cash<\/p>\n

Panel Optimisation Tech<\/h2>\n

The most common forms of Panel Level Optimisation (PLO) or Module Level Power Electronics (MLPE) are optimisers and microinverters<\/a>. These devices can help squeeze the most out of each panel, enable more design flexibility for complex rooftops and provide panel level monitoring.<\/p>\n

16% of Australian solar shoppers expressed an interest in learning more about these options during October, down on September and August’s ~18%<\/p>\n

\"Microinverter<\/p>\n

Advanced Solar Monitoring Options<\/h2>\n

For something to be managed effectively, it must be measured. Advanced solar monitoring<\/a> goes beyond the usual power-production-only reporting offered by most inverters<\/a> and reports on mains grid and solar energy consumption in real-time. Advanced monitoring can also provide a heads-up when something isn’t quite right with a system before it becomes a major problem.<\/p>\n

In October, a little more than 35% registered their interest in advanced (aka consumption) monitoring, just a tad lower than September and August (~36%)<\/p>\n

\"Consumption<\/p>\n

Getting Ready For Batteries?<\/h2>\n

If you’re not quite ready to install a home battery, the good news is AC or DC coupling<\/a> means batteries can be retrofitted to just about any solar power system. But it\u2019s good to flag with a prospective installer your future energy storage intentions, as this can assist with solar system design.<\/p>\n

Interest in a battery-ready system was nudging towards the 6% mark in October.<\/p>\n

\"Battery<\/p>\n

Solar + Batteries From The Get-Go<\/h2>\n

There was growing interest in having a home battery installed at the same time as a solar power system – close to 22% compared to a touch over 20% in September and August.<\/p>\n

\"Concurrent<\/p>\n

Well-installed quality home batteries are not cheap. If you\u2019re considering a residential energy storage investment, don’t go in blind. Read SolarQuotes Founder Finn Peacock’s \u201c101\u201d guides to understanding<\/a>, buying<\/a> and owning<\/a> a solar battery, and\u00a0 also discover the top mistakes home battery buyers make<\/a> (and how to avoid them).<\/p>\n

Envisioned Primary Battery Use<\/h2>\n

Where a home battery is to be installed at the same time as solar panels; the main applications noted were:<\/p>\n