This section lists our typical pricing for solar power systems supplied and installed in NSW. Note that the final cost may vary for some sites. Please contact_us if you require a fixed price quotation.

Our Solar Rebate Info page includes details of the latest Government cashbacks that are currently available. In the release of the 2007-2008 budget, the Government has announced a new rebate scheme that differentiates between grid connect and remote area solar power systems. The full details are yet to be released, however the general rebate terms are listed on our 'Solar Cashback Offers' page - Solar Rebate Info.

Through the use of a Grid-Interactive inverter, solar panels on your roof feed power into the electricity grid.

The power that is fed into the grid is metered, as is the power you consume. Through agreement with your local supply authority, you only pay for the power you use that is in excess of the power you produce. If your system repeatedly produces more than you consume, your retailer will pay you for the excess power.

With the current cost of electricity, which is relatively low, the monetary payback time for these systems is around 25 years (with inflation taken into account). With energy prices expected to rise sharply in coming years and with new pricing structures, such as 'time of use metering' currently being implemented, the monetary payback time will reduce significantly.

The financial return calculations do not take into account the benefits to the community through reduced greenhouse gas emissions and the public's perception of an individual's, or corporation's, environmental behaviour.

The primary motivation of our customers is generally not financial, but more a desire to reduce their impact on the environment. Some prefer our battery backed grid-feed systems which alleviate problems with blackouts and others just like the technology.

Installed Size	kWh per day	No. of Panels	Installed Price	RECS Discount	After Rebate & RECS Discount
1050W	4.2	6 x 175W	$13,650	$1,000	$4,650
1575W	6.4	9 x 175W	$18,900	$1,500	$9,400
2100W	8.5	12 x 175W	$23,900	$2,100	$13,800
2800W	11.0	16 x 175W	$30,100	$2,700	$19,400
3150W	12.8	18 x 175W	$33,500	$3,100	$22,400
4200W	17.1	24 x 175W	$44,200	$4,200	$32,000
4900W	20.0	28 x 175W	$50,200	$4,900	$37,300
6300W	25.6	36 x 175W	$62,700	$6,300	$48,400
7350W	30.0	42 x 175W	$76,000	$7,400	$60,600
9800W	40.0	56 x 175W	$99,600	$10,000	$81,600

The above indicative pricing includes installation in most areas of NSW for most house types. This pricing includes GST. Final price has $8,000 rebate taken into account, As of 15/5/08 there is a rule stating that to be eligible for the rebate the applicant's household taxable income must be less than $100,000. RECS are a point of sale discount. The price of RECs may vary. Our pricing includes rebate application and follow-up and also includes required metering change costs. Please contact us for a quote to suit your requirements.

A remote area, stand alone or autonomous, power system provides for the power needs of the household in regions where connection to the electricity grid may be cost prohibitive.

Solar panels produce energy from the sun which is stored in a deep cycle battery bank. An inverter is used to convert the DC power from the battery bank into 240VAC power to run normal household appliances.

The system incorporates a solar regulator, or optionally a Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT or Solar Booster), to ensure that the battery bank is charged correctly and not overcharged. A MPPT uses electronics to extract the most power possible from the solar panels.

Our standard systems incorporate inverter chargers in lieu of an inverter only. This is a more elegant and hassle-free method of incorporting a battery charger into the system and can often be more cost effective than purchasing the inverter and charger separately. A battery charger allows the system to be topped up from a back-up generator if required.

Our inverter chargers can automatically start and shutdown compatible electric start generators as the system requires.

We are not interested in supplying inferior products as it creates unnecessary customer dissatisfaction and costs us time and money.

With a power system from Solar Online Australia you can be sure you have the highest quality components offering the best performance and life for your investment.

Our standard systems include:

• High Quality Solar Modules with 25 Year Warranty
• Solar Module Mounting Frames (Wind Rated)
• Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Solar Booster
• LCD Display with Data Logging
• Hub and Remote Display
• 3000W - 4500W Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger
• Battery Charger: 85-100A (24VDC), 42-60A (48VDC)
• In-Built AC Auto Transfer Switch
• High Quality Deep Cycle Solar Batteries
• Professionally Assembled Equipment Board
• Battery Disconnect Fuse Switch
• Battery Interconnection Cables
• Battery Temperature Sensor
• DC Links
• Solar Array Cable
• Circuit Protection
• Battery Warning Signage
• Design, Accreditation & Installation
• Solar Tracking Frames available on request

See also Solar/Wind Hybrid Systems for more system information and pricing.5

Prices displayed are applicable to purchases of a single item. A discount may be available for purchases of multiple items. Contact us with your required quantities for more information.



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