Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jul 24, 2020 12:29 pm Builder is quoting $3500 for a 2.6kW (8 x panels) Trina solar package.. As completely ignorant on the topic i'm unsure if that size is more a waste of time (house is 31sq) then anything else. If anyone has some knowledge on this topic would interested to get opinions on whether it seems worthwhile to include this as part of the build or if we're better off looking in to it after handover. Follow my build here: https://www.instagram.com/ivy5custom Re: Should we get the builder to install solar? 2Jul 24, 2020 1:21 pm It all depends on what state you are in but you can get a 6.6KW system with quality inverter for the same money. Definitely get the largest system possible. It seems that the 6.5-6.6kw system is the sweet spot. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Should we get the builder to install solar? 3Jul 24, 2020 1:26 pm Have a read of the following link. I found it very helpful when I was looking at getting solar. https://www.solarquotes.com.au/top-7-so ... hOEALw_wcB Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Should we get the builder to install solar? 4Jul 24, 2020 2:06 pm Solar quotes which Chippy linked to has great information on solar. Those panels at that price is not very competitive at all. Trina is towards the low-end entry level and as mentioned, 5-6.6kW systems are the sweet spot in terms of "bang for your buck". Ask your builder if they are allow an external party to come onsite during construction. That way you can save a little bit as the solar company does not need to hire scaffolding and it may be easier and less labour for them to run the cables. Re: Should we get the builder to install solar? 5Jul 24, 2020 2:09 pm chippy It all depends on what state you are in but you can get a 6.6KW system with quality inverter for the same money. Definitely get the largest system possible. It seems that the 6.5-6.6kw system is the sweet spot. Thanks, we are in NSW. I did have a feeling that 2.6kW is on the smaller side. Follow my build here: https://www.instagram.com/ivy5custom Re: Should we get the builder to install solar? 6Jul 24, 2020 2:20 pm keyman Solar quotes which Chippy linked to has great information on solar. Those panels at that price is not very competitive at all. Trina is towards the low-end entry level and as mentioned, 5-6.6kW systems are the sweet spot in terms of "bang for your buck". Ask your builder if they are allow an external party to come onsite during construction. That way you can save a little bit as the solar company does not need to hire scaffolding and it may be easier and less labour for them to run the cables. Looking through that Solar Quotes website for my postcode the ballpark prices come back as; 3kW $3700 - $6000 5kW $5,000 - $9,000 10kW $12000 - $16000 So based on that $3500 doesn't seem that far off the mark taking on board what you said about Trina being low-end/entry level. That being said, it seems like 2.6kW is still well under the sweet spot and it sounds like upgrading existing systems is costly. So might be better off revisiting the matter later on. Follow my build here: https://www.instagram.com/ivy5custom Re: Should we get the builder to install solar? 7Jul 24, 2020 2:34 pm We are in WA and I just paid $4k for a 6.6kw Longi panels and fronius inverter. Definitely try calling around. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Should we get the builder to install solar? 8Jul 24, 2020 2:36 pm Also need to look into goverment rebates and interest free loans, and whether they are included in the quotes. Not sure about NSW but in VIC you can get around $5000 back and end up paying less than $4k upfront for a mid-range 6kW system Re: Should we get the builder to install solar? 9Jul 24, 2020 5:28 pm Monty85 keyman Solar quotes which Chippy linked to has great information on solar. Those panels at that price is not very competitive at all. Trina is towards the low-end entry level and as mentioned, 5-6.6kW systems are the sweet spot in terms of "bang for your buck". Ask your builder if they are allow an external party to come onsite during construction. That way you can save a little bit as the solar company does not need to hire scaffolding and it may be easier and less labour for them to run the cables. Looking through that Solar Quotes website for my postcode the ballpark prices come back as; 3kW $3700 - $6000 5kW $5,000 - $9,000 10kW $12000 - $16000 So based on that $3500 doesn't seem that far off the mark taking on board what you said about Trina being low-end/entry level. That being said, it seems like 2.6kW is still well under the sweet spot and it sounds like upgrading existing systems is costly. So might be better off revisiting the matter later on. Yeah sorry, I was comparing it to Victoria which has different rebates which will affect the final cost. Definitely do you research and get a few quotes from local installers to get a general ballpark. Probably the most important and costly aspect is the inverter so you'd want to ensure the builder is providing a good quality one if you end up going with them. i imagine you also have another contract with an architect? and yeah, whatever other's said about special conditions and appendices 16 16026 Hi All, I just wanted to close this topic out with an update. So we ended up agreeing to a number with the insurance company, and after an extensive amount of hand… 8 23405 That's a fantastic result! Happy you got it sorted out. cheers Simeon 6 8645 |