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street front of Helen's place

Helen & Alan, Collaroy

2024

Installer – Solar Pro

What was installed?

Stage 1

10kW system - 24 x 420W REC Alpha Pure-R panels + Power optimisers for SolarEdge system

Energy HubSolar Inverter (1Ph 10kW)

SolarEdge Energy Meter

System cost $16,000

Stage2 (Future)

Consider solar battery when electric cars acquired. 

A battery would have doubled the cost of the system and did not make financial sense at the stage, for our particular circumstances.

wide panorama of solar panels
inverter at Helen's home

Selection Process

We have a 3 bedroom home, 2 permanent residents, no pool, renovation 2 years ago. 

Basic information gained from Zero Emissions Solutions 'Solar made simple', which set out approximate costs of the three different systems levels that could be installed.

Reason for Selection

Third party recommendations led us to SolarPro at Allambie Heights, which I visited. They also visited our home and provided a detailed quote which was in line with Zero Emissions Solutions 'Solar made simple' . Wanting it installed pre Christmas, we proceeded with them.

solar panels on roof
solar panels at Helen's home

Outcome

Pre system electric bills (approx) $3,600pa

Post system electric bills (approx) $600pa

Annual savings (approx) $3,000pa

Estimated payback of capital costs (approx) 5yrs

System life (approx) 25yrs

Future

The system installed is large for 2 people, will not need upgrading, made economic sense now, can have a battery added easily and will be more than adequate for our future needs.

In due course, we will convert the hot water system from gas to electric but retain gas hob (induction cooktop interferes with pacemakers). Gas heater in lounge room will be retained (minimal use in a well insulated house- floors, walls & ceilings).

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