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 funding that is currently available to help households and businesses in the installation of small-scale solar, wind and hydro electricity systems.  Systems installed on or after 9 June 2009, where no rebate application has been made up to that date under the ‘Solar Homes and Communities Plan’, will now receive ‘Solar Credits’ under the RET scheme rather than the rebate.

Grid-Feed Solar Power Systems

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 grid connected 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 grid connected systems is around 20 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 and the generous feed-in tariff rates soon to be introduced in NSW (on 1 January 2010) and now on offer in other states, the monetary payback time will reduce significantly.  The NSW Scheme will pay the owners of eligible solar PV systems 60 cents per kilowatt hour (c/KWh) for the renewable energy they feed into the electricity grid.

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 other customers just like the technology.

The current Government ‘Solar Credits’ funding brings the cost (and payback time) of a 1.5kW system down significantly. 

The above indicative pricing includes installation in most areas of NSW for most house types.

This pricing includes GST. The final price has ‘Solar Credits’ funding taken into account.

A price of $35 per REC has been used in the indicative pricing, and this value may vary. The actual RECS discount that would apply would be determined when the system has been completed.

Our pricing includes processing of ‘Solar Credits’ funding application and follow-up, and also includes required metering change costs. Please contact us for a quote to suit your requirements.

Remote Area Solar Power Systems

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 incorporating 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. 

 

Our Standard Remote System Inclusions

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 - 6000W 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 

The above indicative pricing includes installation in most areas for most house types.

This pricing includes GST.  The final price has ‘Solar Credits’ funding taken into account.

A price of $30 per REC has been used in the indicative pricing, and this value may vary.  The actual RECS discount that would apply would be determined when the system has been completed.

Our pricing includes processing of ‘Solar Credits’ funding application and follow-up. Please contact us for a quote to suit your requirements.

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