You want to work with experts, not cowboys. The best solar installers insist on detailed information to provide the best quote to homeowners like you. I could shorten my form, and get more homeowners to complete it, but then the only installers I could get to reply with quotes would be the "cowboys".
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Here are our 4 Golden Privacy Rules:
1. If you ask for 1, 2 or 3 quotes (you can choose how many quotes you want), your information will only be provided to a maximum of 1, 2 or 3 solar power companies accordingly, who serve your area. Each installer is only allowed to use your information to give you a solar quote.
2. If you check the box saying you are looking for finance we will provide your information to Parker Lane to contact you about your solar finance options.
3. We hate spam as much as you do. We will never pass your information on to anyone except the 3 solar installers and (optionally) Parker Lane unless you give us your explicit permission to do so.
4. We will send you emails walking you through the solar buying process, asking you for feedback and may send updates on the solar industry and occasional offers that we think may be of interest to you. We will send you a weekly newsletter unless you uncheck that box during the quote application. Every email will have a prominent unsubscribe link if you don’t want to receive them any more.
Sorry, but it is practically impossible to provide a quote for solar if there's nothing for an installer to work with.
However - if you submit your name and email address below, I'll send you a really useful resource that will guide you through your solar options in the context of planning a house build - including:
- - The maximum amount of solar you can have on a single phase power supply
- - Key questions to ask your architect or builder to ensure that solar will be easy to integrate
- - Whether or not pre-wiring is worth the time
- - How to ensure that you get a solar-ready electricity meter
And if you are only after ballpark pricing to budget for solar or to present to your bank for financing purposes, no worries:
6.6kW: $5,500 - $9,000
10kW: $8,000 - $13,000
Thank you,
- Finn Peacock
Sorry, but it is difficult to provide a quote for solar and batteries if your home build is still in early stages.
Without a roof, installers cannot either visit the home to provide a firm quote or use mapping software to visualise the roof and provide an estimated quote.
The ideal time to get quotes for a home under construction is when the frame and roof are completed.
Because of this - please be aware that we won't be able to organize quotes for you just yet.
However - if you submit your name and email address below, I'll send you a really useful resource that will guide you through your solar options in the context of planning a house build - including:
- - The maximum amount of solar you can have on a single phase power supply
- - Key questions to ask your architect or builder to ensure that solar will be easy to integrate
- - Whether or not pre-wiring is worth the time
- - How to ensure that you get a solar-ready electricity meter
And if you are only after ballpark pricing to budget for solar or to present to your bank for financing purposes, no worries:
6.6kW: $5,500 - $9,000
10kW: $8,000 - $13,000
Thank you,
- Finn Peacock
If you're not planning on getting solar for at least 3 months, or you're just looking for ballpark pricing, no worries...
Generally installers don't quote for timeframes over 3 months because the price of solar panels changes frequently and the value of the rebate can fluctuate by up to 50% over 12 months.
Because of this - if you're not looking to install solar within 3 months, I'd advise signing up to my weekly newsletter here to stay in the loop about solar until your timeframes are closer and you're ready to commit to firm quotes.
In the meantime - here's ballpark pricing for a good quality solar power system using genuine Tier 1 panels, a mid-range or premium inverter and an experienced installation team as of April, 2024:
6.6kW: $5,500 - $9,000
10kW: $8,000 - $13,000
To be clear - the upper end prices are for top-end systems (e.g. LG/Sunpower panels with full panel level optimisation), installed by a solar 'craftsman'.
The above prices also include the discount from the solar 'rebate'.
To see real-time pricing reported by people who have bought solar in your state - click here
If you're not planning on getting a battery for at least 3 months, or you're just looking for ballpark pricing, no worries...
Generally installers don't quote for timeframes over 3 months because the wholesale price of batteries can change.
Because of this - if you're not looking to add batteries within 3 months, I'd advise signing up to my weekly newsletter here to stay in the loop about batteries until your timeframes are closer and you're ready to commit to firm quotes.
In the meantime, ballpark pricing for a fully installed Powerwall with a straightforward installation is ~$15,000. However, there are alternative batteries that are a few thousand dollars cheaper such as Sungrow.
Note: these prices do not include any state government battery rebates.
You may have seen brands of batteries advertised much cheaper than this. The batteries used generally are not ones I'd personally be comfortable with on my home.
If you're not planning on getting solar + batteries for at least 3 months, or you're just looking for ballpark pricing, no worries...
Generally installers don't quote for timeframes over 3 months because the wholesale price of solar and batteries changes frequently and the value of the rebate can fluctuate by up to 50% over 12 months.
Because of this - if you're not looking to install solar + batteries within 3 months, I'd advise signing up to my weekly newsletter here to stay in the loop about solar + batteries until your timeframes are closer and you're ready to commit to firm quotes.
In the meantime - here's ballpark pricing for a good quality solar+battery system and an experienced installation team as of April, 2024:
6.6kW Solar + 13 kWh battery: $20,000 - $29,000
10kW Solar + 13 kWh battery: $23,000 - $32,000
Note: these prices do not include any state government battery rebates. The lower end is for a good, budget battery e.g. Sungrow. The higher end is for a Powerwall and premium solar inverter.
The above prices do include the discount from the federal solar panel 'rebate'.
You may have seen packages advertised much cheaper than this. The batteries used in these very cheap packages are not ones I'd personally be comfortable with on my home.
If you're not planning on getting solar for at least 3 months, or you're just looking for ballpark pricing, no worries...
Generally installers don't quote for timeframes over 3 months because the price of solar panels changes frequently and the value of the rebate can fluctuate by up to 50% over 12 months.
Because of this - if you're not looking to install solar within 3 months, I'd advise signing up to my weekly newsletter here to stay in the loop about solar until your timeframes are closer and you're ready to commit to firm quotes.
In the meantime - here's ballpark pricing for a good quality commercial-sized solar power system using genuine Tier 1 panels, a mid-range or premium inverter and an experienced installation team:
10kW: $8,000 - $12,000
30kW: $28,000 - $40,000
50kW: $45,000 - $65,000
To be clear - the upper end prices are for top-end systems (e.g. LG/Sunpower panels with full panel level optimisation), installed by a solar 'craftsman'.
The above prices also include the discount from the solar 'rebate'.
If you're not planning on getting solar for at least 3 months, or you're just looking for ballpark pricing, no worries...
Generally installers don't quote for timeframes over 3 months because the price of solar panels changes frequently and the value of the rebate can fluctuate by up to 50% over 12 months.
Ballpark pricing for off-grid systems is harder to estimate than for standard on-grid residential systems, because the design is much more involved and tailored to your homes unique needs.
But - as mentioned previously - small off-grid systems start at around $25,000-$30,000.
Prices can increase significantly if you want your home to have similar levels of convenience as a residential home in a major metro area.
Advantages of a site inspection before quoting:
- You can look them in the eye and engage in a meaningful discussion about what you need and which products and options will help you achieve the security of low bills for decades.
- They can check the condition of your roof. If it is more than 10 years old it may need repairs before anything is installed. You really don't want to have to remove your panels to repair your roof a few months/years down the line.
- They can also measure the roof area. Nothing beats actually running a tape measure over the roof to double-check that the solar panels are all going to fit on.
- Shading. If you have any shade on your roof at all you just can't assess how much that will hurt your solar power system from Google Earth or Nearmap - although some new 3D modelling software can now do accurate remote shade analyses.
- Cable Routing. They can assess how they are going to get the cables from the solar panels to the inverter with as little modification to your house as possible.
- Your Switchboard. They can look at your switchboard to see if it needs upgrading and if there is space inside it for an extra circuit breaker. (Of course you can send them a photo instead)
- Inverter location. They can scope out where the inverter can go where it will be nicely shaded, out of harms way, and ideally as close to the meter as possible.
- Opportunity for other options. Having the installer visit can offer a new perspective for the installer and for you. Perhaps you can fit more panels or shading isn't as big an issue as you feared and you can discuss this with the installer in “real-time”.
- A firm quote. All the above leads to the installer being more likely to be able to give a firm quote for the job. There hopefully won't be too many exclusion clauses on the paperwork like, “subject to site suitability”.
- Minimise surprises on install day. You'll sleep better before the installation knowing that the installer has inspected the site before the big day.
Is it OK to quote without a site inspection?
There are a number of good installers who are happy to quote without site inspections. Especially, if you have a fairly modern house with a large unobstructed north-facing roof with no shade, and you have a few options for solar inverter locations that you can live with.
The risk is that when the installers arrive, they find a surprise that adds to the cost/complexity of the installation.
Many installers will absorb small 'surprise' costs as they choose not to do a pre-install inspection, but it will become your problem too if they missed something major that requires a big alteration to the quote.
Will a site visit mean I'm going to get a hard sell from the salesman?
No - I carefully vet each and every company I allow to quote through my network to weed out anyone who uses fast-talking, hard-selling salespeople. I hate them just as much as you do!
What you can expect from a site visit is an installer who is respectful of your time, doesn't use high-pressure sales tactics, and gives you the information you need to make an informed decision when the time is right for you.
Personally, I prefer a site inspection - but I respect that there are excellent companies out there that choose not to inspect every site.
Parker Lane and SolarQuotes have teamed up to provide an easy way for our customers to find great solar finance options.
This partnership came about after Finn and Chris White, Director of Parker Lane, met by chance in 2014 and found that they shared similar views about rip off lending, the real cost of 'no-interest' payment plans and what solar lending should look like.
If you select "yes" for this question, when you submit your quote request we will also forward your details to Parker Lane for an obligation-free chat about your solar finance options.
This helps to put you in the best position to negotiate a great final price with a solar installer for your system.
Thanks! But before I arrange your quotes...
I just want to be clear that buying a totally off grid system is a major investment. Typically they are at least 4 times the price of standard grid connect solar system (i.e. a small system starts at about $20k).
If you are looking for solar + batteries, but have easy access to a grid connection it is much more cost effective to stay on the grid with your batteries.
Why do we ask for your phone number?
A critical part of getting the right sized system is understanding how and when you use electricity in your home.
So the reason we ask for your phone number is so that each solar installer may call you to better understand your unique requirements and make sure that you are getting a system that will suit you best. Beware solar companies that make no effort to understand your situation!
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Parker Lane and SolarQuotes have teamed up to provide an easy way for our customers to find great solar finance options. This partnership came about after Finn and Chris White, Director of Parker Lane, met by chance in 2014 and found that they shared similar views about rip off lending, the real cost of 'no-interest' payment plans and what solar lending should look like.
If you select "yes" for this question, when you submit your quote request we will also forward your details to Parker Lane for an obligation-free chat about your solar finance options.
This helps to put you in the best position to negotiate a great final price with a solar installer for your system.
How does SolarQuotes make money?
SolarQuotes makes money by charging solar companies (who have been personally vetted by Finn) for referrals to people who ask us for quotes.
They pay us a small fee (around $55 + GST*) if we send them your quote request. We get paid whether you choose to buy solar from them or not. That’s how we stay independent.
The solar installers that we accept into our referral network:
- do not pay us a membership fee
- do not have to commit to a minimum spend
- do not pay us a commission on any sales
Do you pay more by using a solar installer referred by SolarQuotes?
The only extra cost to the solar installer who sends you a quote through SolarQuotes is $55. This compares very favourably with alternatives such as newspaper advertising, Google advertising etc.
The nature of our quotes service - with multiple installers providing competing quotes to one customer - means that installers must provide great hardware, great service and be competitive on price to win your business.
*For the purpose of transparency, here is what we charge our clients for 'sales leads':
- 'Solar Only' leads: $55
- 'Add a battery to existing system' leads: $50
- 'Hybrid System' leads: $60
- 'Off Grid' leads: $75
- 'Maintenance & repairs' (exclusive leads - only ever sent to one company): $36
- 'Commercial' leads: $180
- 'EV Charger Only' leads: $30
- 'EV charger + solar and / or battery' Leads: $50
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A note about the Victorian Solar Rebate:
Due to extremely high demand for quotes (due to the VIC Rebate) - we can only offer 2 quotes for solar at the moment.
The current Victorian Solar Rebate offers up to a $1,400 subsidy and interest-free loans to households with no existing solar, a household income under $210,000, and a house worth less than $3m.
The process to get a rebate is:
- Get quotes from solar installers
- Choose your favourite quote
- Your chosen installer will upload the quote to the Solar Victoria Portal.
- If you want a loan, you then apply via the Solar Victoria Portal.
- If you successfully get a rebate, the installer claims the rebate on your behalf, deducting it from the total cost of the system. The loan amount is also paid to the installer at the same time.
- You pay the balance to your installer once the system is installed.
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A note about the ACT Government loan scheme:
The ACT Government has partnered with finance provider Brighte to offer true zero interest loans for new solar or battery systems.
Eligible homes (ones with land value under $750,000) can borrow between $2,000-$15,000.
The process to get a loan is:
- Get quotes from installers participating in this scheme.
- Choose your favourite quote.
- Your chosen installer will ask you to fill out the loan application.
- If approved, they can install the system.
- Brighte will contact you to confirm installation, and loan repayments can begin.
Rest assured that if you select the 'monthly repayments' option in this quote form, we will only refer you to installers participating in this scheme.
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A battery that gives you the lowest bills isn't necessarily the one that will give you the fastest payback, and vice versa. Here's why:
Lowest Bills: You'll need a large battery to cover your worst case nighttime consumption (with a large solar system that will easily charge the battery through winter and overcast days). This will be expensive but will absolutely smash your bills.
Fastest Payback: You should opt for a smaller, less expensive battery system whose size is optimised for payback. This system won't reduce your bills as much as a larger system, but it will be cheaper to install and will pay for itself more quickly.
You want to work with experts, not cowboys. The best solar installers insist on detailed information to provide the best quote to homeowners like you. I could shorten my form, and get more homeowners to complete it, but then the only installers I could get to reply with quotes would be the "cowboys".
Here are our 4 Golden Privacy Rules:
1. If you ask for 1, 2 or 3 quotes (you can choose how many quotes you want), your information will only be provided to a maximum of 1, 2 or 3 solar power companies accordingly, who serve your area. Each installer is only allowed to use your information to give you a solar quote.
2. If you check the box saying you are looking for finance we will provide your information to the partners you select. These companies will contact you about your solar finance options.
3. We value your privacy and despise spam just as much as you do. Rest assured, we will only share your information with the solar installers you have chosen and, if applicable, any finance partners you have selected. We will never disclose your information to any other parties without your explicit permission.
4. We will send you emails walking you through the solar buying process, asking you for feedback and may send updates on the solar industry and occasional offers that we think may be of interest to you. We will send you a weekly newsletter unless you uncheck that box during the quote application. Every email will have a prominent unsubscribe link if you don’t want to receive them any more.