Browse Forums Eco Living Re: Getting Solar power 34May 18, 2009 1:44 pm guys, i will pre empt this reply by admitting i sell and install PV systems. I am not here to solicit any work, just inform on current pricing, or common pitfalls in the industry! anyhow, a 1kw system installed (metro, single storey) should not cost any more than $13k. anything more than that and some one is being greedy. You have all probably noticed the influx of television advertising re: free solar systems etc. but beware of companies promoting these deals, and check that the company you buy from holds BCSE Accredition personally. plenty of these companies are still to install one system, some dont even have stock yet, and some are currently scouting TAFE college's for new and green installers, as they are not qualified to do so themselves. some of these are mentioned above... Re: Getting Solar power 35May 25, 2009 7:14 pm Well said Marko. and then there is the issue of the the quality of the panels they offer, long term reliability of their invertors etc etc. It's the old story - you get what you pay for - most of the time. And if it sounds to good to be true - then perhaps it is. Steve Re: Getting Solar power 36May 25, 2009 7:32 pm I'm thinking of signing up to the below guys... http://www.beyondbuildingenergy.com/ they look like they are certified and I only pay $495 and I get that rebated.. so ends up being $0. Re: Getting Solar power 37May 27, 2009 4:16 am wakeboardandy I'm thinking of signing up to the below guys... http://www.beyondbuildingenergy.com/ they look like they are certified and I only pay $495 and I get that rebated.. so ends up being $0. I looked at them too - however www.clearsolar.com.au appears to be cheaper - I got quoted $2900 up front with tile roof - but then they give you $2500 back later - so it costs just $400 after rebates. They even give you $250 per person you refer down to zero amount....but I think the meter they install costs around $300 (so thats an extra). Checked them out, they have done hundreds (maybe thousands?) of installs in Victoria. Re: Getting Solar power 38May 27, 2009 7:26 am Stonecutter1119 I looked at them too - however http://www.clearsolar.com.au appears to be cheaper - I got quoted $2900 up front with tile roof - but then they give you $2500 back later - so it costs just $400 after rebates. They even give you $250 per person you refer down to zero amount....but I think the meter they install costs around $300 (so thats an extra). Checked them out, they have done hundreds (maybe thousands?) of installs in Victoria. But the one I mentioned you only pay $500 upfront and that gets rebated back... So ends up $0. Re: Getting Solar power 39May 27, 2009 11:43 pm Stonecutter1119 I looked at them too - however http://www.clearsolar.com.au appears to be cheaper The local councils are going through them for their bulk buy which my parents are thinking of getting. Council mention it can cost as little as $1200, not sure that type or spec. I am going to contact them for info. Re: Getting Solar power 40May 27, 2009 11:55 pm I went through this phase too and ended up getting an approximate figure of $4-5K own pocket expense after rebate. BUT i calculated my savings and i will ended up saving $200.00 per year on my energy bill. Not enough for me to shell out a few grands since i'm a bit hard pressed to spend that what's with building a house and everything. My energy bill per year is around $1000-$1200. So not too appealing in the short to medium run. I think i'll just put a bucket under me when i shower and water my garden with it as part of my environmentally conscious living. Use a product like Equisol's Vitalise to clean the deck then coat with a penetrating timber oil. It will look 10 years younger and add value to your home. Visit for… 1 15812 How much are you ahead in payments compared to where the build is at? Have you fully drawn down the loan? 5 11933 Mofflepop, Are you building around Qld Manly? Building & Legal is a partnership between a construction guy and a construction Lawyer. Construction: we have… 9 25592 |