Everything that you need to know about commercial solar installation
Australia has the highest uptake of solar globally, with more than 21% of homes with rooftop solar PV. As at 31 January 2020 more than 2.31 million rooftop solar power systems have been installed across Australia (Australian Government).
The cost of a home solar PV system is starts at around $3500 for a basic installation. Prices are steadily coming down, as demand and mass-production increase. Since 2010, the price of installing solar PV systems has dropped significantly, in large part thanks to a significant reduction in solar panels costs.
Although best solar panels systems look similar, levels of power, quality and reliability vary greatly. ADS Solar has been in the business of solar energy for eleven years now. Our vision is to provide a tailor made solution for every roof in Australia because we know that every roof is different and needs to be treated differently. At ADS Solar, we offer competitive pricing for all solar products.
How much does solar power cost?
Today, the average cost of a 5kW system is around $6500, but it can be more expensive in some areas. When you consider buying a 5kW solar system, you also need to think about the payback period. Average payback periods in different cities are around:
- 2 years in Adelaide
- 7 years in Darwin
- 8 years in Sydney and Perth
- 4 years in Canberra
- 4 years in Melbourne
- 2 years in Hobart
How to get the right sized solar system for your house?
These are some estimates of how much energy you will save for different energy consumption levels with a 5kW to 10kW system measured in kilowatt hours (KWh):
- 5-10KWh will save 30 %
- 11-15KWh will save 48 %
- 21-25KWh will save 66 %
- 31-40KWh will save up to 82 %
ADS Solar can help you find the perfect solar power systems for your needs. Having done over 20,000 installations, ADS Solar can help you decide which panel is right for your home or business.
Additional costs include:
Mounting System: The mounting system physically connects the solar panels to your roof. At ADS, we provide a high quality, corrosion resistant mounting system to ensure the durability of your solar PV system.
Balance of System: The total cost of installing a solar PV system also includes electrical components like wires, cables, isolators, breakers, switches, and of course an inverter. The additional cost of high quality BOS components ensures your new solar PV system works safely and efficiently.
Installation: It’s a condition of most panel warranties that your panels are installed by a qualified electrician. Plus, you’re only eligible to receive STCs if your panels are installed by a CEC approved electrician. All electricians at ADS Solar are experienced and CEC certified. This also ensures your system performs safely for years to come.
We also provides solar batteries, micro-inverters, string-inverters. ADS Solar upgrades its products and offers maintenance as technology improves, and to add batteries or more panels over time.