
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.


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.


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).
