Solar Power for the Home..

Koffee_Kosmo

Due to electricity prices going up I decided to add another 2 panels to my system Now I have 8 panels working hard and should produce approx 8kwh per day This is the maximum my inverter can take They were flitted today in fact the men just left ;D KK

Lacehim

If you don't mind me asking KK, how many $$$.

Koffee_Kosmo

Lacehim wrote:

If you don't mind me asking KK, how many $$$.

Fitted price for 2 panels $1700 KK

Brett_H

Our power bill is $700 a quarter, sometimes more. I'd be interested to see our outlay to offset sums going forward. We are holding off at present because I want o repoint/respray the roof and repair some trusses that have warped with water damage and age. Not a terribly expensive exercise but a time intensive one.after that I'm looking to invest in solar so keep the math coming trused coffee enthusiasts.

Koffee_Kosmo

Brett H wrote:

Our power bill is $700 a quarter, sometimes more. I'd be interested to see our outlay to offset sums going forward. We are holding off at present because I want o repoint/respray the roof and repair some trusses that have warped with water damage and age. Not a terribly expensive exercise but a time intensive one.after that I'm looking to invest in solar so keep the math coming trused coffee enthusiasts.

Its important to do both 1 Solar Hot Water 2 Grid connected Solar Both will reduce you electricity bill by half e.g. 4 adults in out home average bill including AC in the summer is $340 per qtr However I must point out that we have a gas stove/hot plates as well and that is approx $300 per year KK

Lacehim

I was a convert for solar hot water, but I have to admit I've changed my mind on that one. Good if your old system breaks down, but I wouldn't be ripping out a perfectly good hot water system for nothing. My off-peak electric hot water cost me $20 for a 1/4. That's pretty cheap, and it's working fine. Why rip it out and send it to landfill? I had solar HW in my last house and found it great during summer but I kept having to boost the temp during winter. PS. Nice system AM. That's going to produce some juice. Makes my 1Kw system look tiny! 🙂

Koffee_Kosmo

How cool is that My system makes approx 7 to 8 KWh of power I dont actually know what there system of measurement is But I am sure KW and KWh is different but I could be wrong ?? KK

Lacehim

I heard a rumour that they might do away with the net meter scheme. I think they have already done that in NSW. How that will effect solar who knows.

Brett_H

AngerManagement wrote:

I am averaging 24 plus KVA a day... My bills suggest I use 16KVA a day I pay aprox 22cents KVA I can earn 50 cents a KVA A: Try to use a little during the day and build credit B: Dishwasher and other things at night... Thus I should be paying nothing for electricity and earning about what I use to pay. Now depending on how you look at that, at say approx $400 a quarter or $1600 a year usage and earn about $4000. I will have a credit of about $2400 per year (into super fund). When I retire (fully or part time) at least no power bills and some extra cash coming in...

That is some exciting math. When does your first cheque roll in? I am looking at a 3kw 16 panel system only.

Springbok

An update please AM ? - how is it panning out after a couple of months?

Jonty

Just trolling on a Sunday arvo through the threads.. We are coming close to 12 months from our 1st installation. Started with 3kw inverter and 1.6kw panels... 6 months went by and we fitted another 1.5kw (all up 17 panels on the roof). We are on the 60 cent feed in tariff in Victoria and over summer we sat between 18 - 22 kwhr/day production. Even on a crap day like the last few still pushing 10 - 12 kwhr/day out. We have changed our ways with dishwasher and washing machine cycling in the off peak period (3am in the morning) and maximising all power to the grid to recoup the coins. Currently we export 60% of all our power, so instead of paying 27cents per kwhr, we gain 60 cents per kwhr. At this rate our 8.5K outlay on a 3.1kw system will pay back in 5 - 6 yrs, a lot sooner as power is expected to rise up to 30% over the next 2 yrs. My last quarter I fed 970 kwhr to the grid and with usage of 5kwhr/day I gained a credit of close to $360. Bloke at work it currently looking at a 5kw system for 11.5K - he has 6 kids and daily usage is 26kwhr/day... OUCH. Even at 25 cent feed in to the grid now, it is a no brainer. One of the best investments I have made, just be careful as the coin is made the ATO will be taxing us on it as it is income :mad:

Lacehim

I just had a bloke around to look at upgrading our system (see page 1 for details for the old one). He says rip the old one out, and install a 5.6Kw inverter and 28 panels! ??? ??? ??? Cost... $14,000 installed. Wouldn't have a clue what to do with the old system. Any ideas what that would be worth?

Jonty

Lacehim wrote:

I just had a bloke around to look at upgrading our system (see page 1 for details for the old one). He says rip the old one out, and install a 5.6Kw inverter and 28 panels! ??? ??? ??? Cost... $14,000 installed. Wouldn't have a clue what to do with the old system. Any ideas what that would be worth?

Be careful as I wouldn't be surprised if your feed in tarrif drops off due to the new install.....

derrilex

Price sounds high to me Lacehim. The solar is dropping every week it seems

derrilex

So the whole concept is boned if you work from home or spend a lot of time at home making coffee on a high current device, and roasting of course :rofl: :rofl:

UNM

derrilex wrote:

So the whole concept is boned if you work from home or spend a lot of time at home making coffee on a high current device, and roasting of course :rofl: :rofl:

nope, just different calculation. at the moment the best deal here is $2400 for 1.5 kw with a 5kw inverter to allow upgrade ability. panel prices are dropping almost daily. and of course no premium feed in tariff any more so time of day usage is far less of an issue. I figure pay back on that system would be around 7 years.

derrilex

And thats why I reckon that $14000 for Lacehim's set up sound way over the top price wise. My neighbour paid just over 8 k for his 3 KW system about 1.5 years ago. Get the same thing now for less than 4k

Lwowiak

The company I work for is expanding into the importation of solar panels and inverters. The factories manufacturing them are part of our group, so it is basically another product for us. As I get some details on landed prices etc, I can let you know on the current "market" price. We mainly deal with large electrical contractors and solar companies, and are just importers and distributors. It is early days still, but we should have things organised in 3-4 months time. We will have stock on hand though........... 😉 😉

derrilex

http://www.truevaluesolar.com.au/qld-specials/?gclid=CI-P_7yiqbACFU-HpAodV1YiVQ So a quick google of the one of the major and persisant providers. Keep the inverter ( which is the main cost I'm led to believe) and x 3 the panels to 24 @ 190 to give 4.5 KW, which wont x 3 the price because you only pay for 1 inverter. Ahhh, they are all just bloody carpet salesmen anyway and the product is just going to get cheaper and better quality so I'm not in any rush to jump in

UNM

and don't forget no pfit (premium feed in tarrif) for new installs, or if you move house. also, usually a 5kw inverter would best run with 6kw or more panels. oh, there are now spray on paint photoelectric options in development. all clear as mud?

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