{"id":68426,"date":"2022-12-05T05:05:13","date_gmt":"2022-12-04T18:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/?p=68426"},"modified":"2023-11-24T08:59:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T23:29:28","slug":"aussii-solar-dec22-mb2738","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/aussii-solar-dec22-mb2738\/","title":{"rendered":"December 2022 Australian Solar Systems Interest Index"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SolarQuotes<\/p>\n

During November, Australian households were even more eager to have a solar power system installed as soon as possible. Find out more in the latest auSSII report.<\/p>\n

Solar Power System Capacities<\/h2>\n

77% of Australians using the SolarQuotes service in November selected 5-10 kW capacity as their desired system size range when presented with\u00a0 3-5 kW, 5-10 kW, 10-15 kW, 15-20 kW, 20+ kW and \u201cFill Roof\u201d options. This was up on October’s 75%.).<\/p>\n

21% were wanting either bigger systems or to fill their home’s rooftop with solar panels compared to 22% in October.<\/p>\n

\"Solar<\/p>\n

On a related note, pick up some tips from SQ Founder Finn on solar power system sizing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Intended Purchase Timeframe<\/h2>\n

The eagerness of Australians to get solar panels on their rooftop as soon as possible continued to grow in November, with close to 27% ready to purchase a system immediately; compared to 24% in October,\u00a0 23% in September and 22% in July and August. A further 31% were wanting to buy a solar power system within 4 weeks (32% in October).<\/p>\n

\"Buying<\/p>\n

Aside from electricity price rises, some of this added enthusiasm was likely fuelled by a scheduled solar rebate reduction in January next year<\/a>. But if you haven’t been able to get a system installed in 2022, panels will still be a great investment in 2023.<\/p>\n

Price Vs. Quality<\/h2>\n

As has been the case for the previous few months, in November just under 12% wanted a high-end system (most expensive). 82% were after a system offering a good balance of price and quality (81% in October) and the remainder a good budget system.<\/p>\n

\"System<\/p>\n

For a general guide on current price ranges for fully-installed good quality systems, view our solar panel costs<\/a> page. If you’d like to delve into historical average pricing over the last couple of years on systems of various sizes and all quality types, see the SQ Solar Price Index<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cash Or Finance Purchase?<\/h2>\n

Even with the solar rebate<\/a> that can knock thousands off the cost of installing panels, finding the up-front cash needed to buy a system can be a challenge. Solar finance<\/a> can be a good way to get a system installed, but it needs to be approached carefully – and this includes in relation to “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) solar arrangements<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In November, just under 9% of Australians seeking quotes via SQ indicated they wanted finance. A little more than 41% were cash buyers and half wanted to review options for both. These results have been similar over the last few months.<\/p>\n

\"Cash<\/p>\n

Panel Level Optimisation (PLO)<\/h2>\n

Panel Level Optimisation (PLO) or Module Level Power Electronics (MLPE) involve small advices attached to each solar panel that can help you squeeze the most out of a system, plus provide some other benefits. The most common PLO devices are optimisers and microinverters<\/a>.<\/p>\n

During November, 17% of prospective solar buyers wanted more information on these options (16% in October and approximately 18% in September and August).<\/p>\n

\"Microinverter<\/p>\n

Advanced Solar Monitoring Interest<\/h2>\n

Advanced solar monitoring, aka consumption monitoring<\/a>, goes beyond what most solar inverters<\/a> offer in terms of reporting, enabling you to see grid and self-generated solar energy consumption in real time. This optional extra can also provide other information that can act as an early warning or assist with troubleshooting a poor performing system. It’s well worth considering when buying a system.<\/p>\n

Last month, just shy of 34% of quote enquiries indicated interest in advanced monitoring – down a little on both October (~35%) and September\/August (~36%.)<\/p>\n

\"Consumption<\/p>\n

Battery Ready Systems<\/h2>\n

While AC or DC coupling<\/a> means a home battery<\/a> can be retrofitted to just about any solar power system ever installed, it’s handy for a prospective installer to understand your future energy storage intentions as this may assist with solar system design.<\/p>\n

Interest in battery-ready systems dropped back to just under 5% in November, after nudging towards the 6% mark in October.<\/p>\n

\"Battery<\/p>\n

Solar + Battery Installation<\/h2>\n

Having a home battery installed at the same time as a solar power system was the intention of close to 22% of solar shoppers again in November..<\/p>\n

\"Solar<\/p>\n

Solar batteries offer a number of benefits; including protection from blackouts (if you choose the right one) and increases in energy prices and changing tariff structures. But buying a solar battery<\/a> involves a big investment and careful consideration is needed – avoid the top mistakes home battery buyers make<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Envisioned Main Battery Use<\/h2>\n

The main reason noted for buying a battery were:<\/p>\n