{"id":74865,"date":"2023-05-19T12:48:32","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T02:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/?p=74865"},"modified":"2023-05-19T12:48:32","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T02:18:32","slug":"april-2023-aussii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/april-2023-aussii\/","title":{"rendered":"April 2023 Australian Solar Systems Interest Index"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74870\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-report-april-2023.jpg\" alt=\"AuSSII Report April 2023\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-report-april-2023.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-report-april-2023-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-report-april-2023-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-report-april-2023-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Better late than never, the auSSII Report for all things customers wanted in solar and batteries for the month of March is finally here. Does size matter? When are they buying?.. and more.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Does Size Matter?<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s starting to matter. For capacity options of 3-5 kW, 5-10 kW, 10-15 kW, 15-20 kW, 20+ kW, and \u201cFill Roof\u201d on SQ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/quote\/\">quoting form<\/a>; the clear favourite (5-10 kW) lost some of its ground since the previous month now at 68%. Gaining momentum is the category of 10-15 kW, with the strongest performance so far is 14.2%.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74894\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-system-size-.png\" alt=\"AuSSII April 2023 - system size\" width=\"900\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-system-size-.png 900w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-system-size--300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-system-size--768x496.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If size matters to you, and you don&#8217;t know what to do read SolarQuotes Founder Finn\u2019s advice on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/how-does-solar-power-work\/how-much-power-do-i-need\/\">solar power system sizing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>When Are They Buying?<\/h2>\n<p>There are similar figures to the previous month with regard to customer timeframes for intended purchasing. Here are the stats:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Immediately &#8211; 20.6%<\/li>\n<li>Next 4 weeks &#8211; 31.7%<\/li>\n<li>Next 3 months &#8211; 47.7%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-purchase-intent-.png\" alt=\"AuSSII April 2023 - purchase intent\" width=\"900\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-purchase-intent-.png 900w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-purchase-intent--300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-purchase-intent--768x502.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Australia&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/panels\/rebate\/\">solar rebate is still very generous<\/a>. The sooner you buy, the more generous it is!<\/p>\n<h2>Price And Quality Mix<\/h2>\n<p>And again, not much movement in buyer behavior when asked about price and quality mix in March, compared the February this year. They still want it all. A good mix of quality and price is important for 81% of prospective solar buyers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74895\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-price-vs-quality-.png\" alt=\"AuSSII April 2023 - price vs quality\" width=\"900\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-price-vs-quality-.png 900w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-price-vs-quality--300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-price-vs-quality--768x514.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Check out current pricing ranges on SolarQuotes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/panels\/cost\/\">Solar Panels Costs page<\/a>, and for a more historical and in-depth look use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/price-explorer\/\">Solar Price Index<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Cash Versus Financing<\/h2>\n<p>Solar buyers were cashed up a smidgen this month compared to last. When prompted about payment options 39.8% preferred cash, 10.2% finance, and 50% preferred both options.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-cash-vs-finance-.png\" alt=\"AuSSII April 2023 - cash vs finance\" width=\"900\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-cash-vs-finance-.png 900w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-cash-vs-finance--300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-cash-vs-finance--768x482.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ensure you thoroughly research <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/solarfinance.html\">solar finance options<\/a> before signing on the dotted line, and this includes so-called \u201c0% interest\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/systems\/bnpl-solar-advice\/\">Buy Now, Pay Later<\/a> (BNPL) arrangements.<\/p>\n<h2>Interest In Microinvers &amp; Optimisers<\/h2>\n<p>There was a bit more interest in quote inquiries for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/inverters\/micro\/\">microinverters<\/a> and optimisers this month. 15.9% were interested compared to 84.1% happy with the standard sring inverter systems.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-microinverter-optimiser-.png\" alt=\"AuSSII April 2023 - microinverter optimiser\" width=\"900\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-microinverter-optimiser-.png 900w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-microinverter-optimiser--300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-microinverter-optimiser--768x482.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Consumption Monitoring Interest<\/h2>\n<p>Intending purchasers of rooftop solar still aren&#8217;t convinced that the so-called optional extra of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/good-solar-guide\/monitoring-systems\/\">consumption monitoring<\/a> is worth having. 64.6% say no we&#8217;re not interested, with 35.4% say yes please. There&#8217;s clearly more work to do for educators to turn this stat around, and convince buyers of the dollar value in monitoring your household electricity flows.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74898\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-consumption-monitoring-.png\" alt=\"AuSSII April 2023 - consumption monitoring\" width=\"900\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-consumption-monitoring-.png 900w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-consumption-monitoring--300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-consumption-monitoring--768x482.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Preparing For Batteries?<\/h2>\n<p>Again, only around 5% thought this was relevant when purchasing rooftop solar. This is a similar stat to last month. Since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/battery-storage\/\">battery storage<\/a> can be retrofitted to most solar power systems it may not be an issue, but giving a prospective installer a heads-up will help achieve best practice design for a future battery.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74899\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-battery-ready-.png\" alt=\"AuSSII April 2023 - battery ready\" width=\"900\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-battery-ready-.png 900w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-battery-ready--300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-battery-ready--768x482.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>PV + Battery Simultaneous Install<\/h2>\n<p>In March, around 18.5% of Australian solar customers expressed interest in installing a home battery alongside their panels, similar to the percentages in February (18%) and January (18%), but lower than in December (22%).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-solar-plus-battery-.png\" alt=\"AuSSII April 2023 - solar plus battery\" width=\"900\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-solar-plus-battery-.png 900w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-solar-plus-battery--300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-solar-plus-battery--768x497.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The numbers reveal that investing in a solar battery is a big step for most people, so take the time to learn about the common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/battery-storage\/home-battery-mistakes\/\">mistakes that home battery buyers often make<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Intended Battery Use<\/h2>\n<p>The main reasons noted in March for buying a battery were:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Backup: 4.6% (5% previous month)<\/li>\n<li>Minimising grid electricity use: 34.4% (~33% previous month)<\/li>\n<li>Both purposes: 61% (~61% previous month)<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-intended-battery-application-.png\" alt=\"AuSSII April 2023 - intended battery application\" width=\"900\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-intended-battery-application-.png 900w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-intended-battery-application--300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-intended-battery-application--768x499.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Pre-Solar Electricity Bills<\/h2>\n<p>Where pre-solar electricity bills were provided, this was the breakdown:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>38.1% &#8211; &lt;$500<\/li>\n<li>42.8% &#8211; $500-$1000<\/li>\n<li>9.5% &#8211; $1000-$2000<\/li>\n<li>1.2% &#8211; +$2000<\/li>\n<li>8.5% &#8211; Don&#8217;t know<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74902\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-quarterly-electricity-bill-.png\" alt=\"AuSSII April 2023 - quarterly electricity bill\" width=\"900\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-quarterly-electricity-bill-.png 900w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-quarterly-electricity-bill--300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aussii-mar23-quarterly-electricity-bill--768x499.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>About The auSSII (Australian Solar Systems Interest Index) Report<\/h2>\n<p>Thousands of Australians <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/quote\/\">request quotes<\/a> from SolarQuotes\u2019 network of carefully <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/trust.html\">pre-vetted installers<\/a> each month. The auSSII Report is collated using the data they provide.<\/p>\n<h2>Looking For Quality Solar Installers<\/h2>\n<p>If your solar business has a strong focus on quality in all areas of its operations, then SolarQuotes has eager buyers wanting to hear from you. Learn more about acquiring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarquotes.com.au\/supplier.php\">solar sales leads<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Better late than never, the auSSII Report for all things customers wanted in solar and batteries for the month of March is finally here. Does size matter? 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