Adelaide-Specific Benefits 

In Adelaide, residents have specific rebates they can take advantage of. The main up-front incentive are small-scale technology certificates (STCs). STCs significantly reduce the cost of having solar panels installed by roughly 30%. There’s no need for you to claim it, as it’s automatically discounted by your installer.

You can also benefit from feed-in tariffs. This is any excess energy you produce that you sell back to the government. The rate of feed-in tariffs is dependent on your electricity retailer, and is a great benefit that can offset some of the cost of the initial solar panel installation. 

Factors That Influence Solar Panel Cost

There are a variety of factors that can affect the cost of your solar panel installation. Here are some aspects that can contribute to the installation cost.

Size and Capacity of System

The more solar panels you buy, the more you’ll have to pay—that’s a given. However, different solar panels have different energy capacities, and while they’ll cost more on the outset, they’ll pay off in the long run due to how effective they are at converting solar energy into electricity. For example, a 10kW setup will have a higher cost initially, but it will deliver better energy savings in the long term. Conversely, while a 3kW setup is cheaper to install, it might not generate enough electricity for larger households. 

Panel Quality

Did you know that there are different types of solar panels? Monocrystalline solar panels are highly expensive and have a higher price point. Meanwhile, polycrystalline panels are better at generating electricity, especially for homes that live under the shade of trees or taller buildings. The type of solar panels for your property will influence the price point, which is why it’s important to research which ones will be best for your property. 

Installation Difficulty

Another contributing factor is the complexity of installing solar panels in your home. This can be influenced by the steepness of your roof, the building’s height, how accessible the roof is (i.e. whether there’s a door leading to the roof of an apartment building), or whether the house will need to be climbed via ladder.

Panel Position

In order for panels to be installed for maximum sun exposure, they need to be positioned at a slight angle. This is why they benefit greatly from being placed on a sloped roof. If your property has a completely flat roof, you will need to install tilt frames for the panels to sit on, which will increase the cost.

Location

The time and ease of reaching your home will also influence the cost. Inner-city homes based in central Adelaide have the advantage due to being a lot easier to access for most solar panel installationists compared to people who live in Adelaide’s outer suburbs.

Get Access to Premium Solar Installers Today

Now that you’re armed with the knowledge of what can affect solar panel installations, you’re ready to begin your journey of acquiring different installation quotes. There are a bevy of solar installers and retailers in the market, but we at Sun Energy are the best at streamline the system and helping customers.

Our difference is that we are a locally-based company in Adelaide with a brick-and-mortar office who sell top-of-the-line solar products while offering personalised advice to our clients. We carefully explain our range of products and provide recommendations about which will be the most effective for your personal case. Every client has a unique home and unique needs that need to be addressed, which is why we believe in giving clients the best personalised support we can offer.

If you would like to learn more, feel free to contact us so we can answer all of your solar power questions.