What we can do for you

  • Panels
  • Inverters
  • Installers
  • Finance Options
  • Rebates
  • Warranties
  • Feed-In Tariffs
  • Pay Back Periods

Before deciding on the right solar system for your property, there’s a lot to understand! Let us do the hard work and save you countless hours of research trying to find reputable solar brands, installers and companies. We will connect you to 3 CEC accredited installers who can provide obligation free quotes tailored to your energy consumption and property requirements. Installers service your local area and can answer any questions you may have on current Government incentives available to you, how much you can expect to save and more!

Not sure if you can afford solar? Think again! Many of our solar providers offer finance options, with interest rates so low you could cover your repayments with the savings you’ve made with your solar system!

Is solar worth the investment? You bet it is!

  • Great ROI

    Great Returns on investment

    Solar is one of the best investments you can make and pays for itself in around 3-5 years.

  • Get Paid

    Get paid to export to the grid

    Your retailer still pays you for the excess power you don’t use during the day.

  • Rebates Available

    Generous rebates still available

    The Australian government still pays up to $3,458 towards the value of your system via Small Technology Certificates (STC’s)

  • System warranty

    System warranties last 25 years

    Systems are now extremely durable – most panels have warranties of 25 years and inverter 10 years.

  • Cheaper Solar

    Solar has never been cheaper

    Solar system prices have never been cheaper and start from around $3,000 up to $8,000.

  • Shield from price rise

    Reduce exposure to future power price rises

    By installing solar, you’ll reduce your reliance on the grid and the price rises sure to come.

Compare the benefits of different size solar systems

These calculations assume:

  • Current default data is for New South Wales,
  • 50% exported to the grid,
  • 37c per kWh for electricity purchased from the grid,
  • You are in the capital city for your state - data will change slightly away from the capital,
  • STC price of $36.
  • This information does not constitute financial advice and is only intended as a guide. Please refer to the information provided by the companies quoting for information specific to your personal circumstances and location.

How Solar Market works?

  • Answer some simple questions about your property

  • Get connected with 3 Clean Energy Council accredited solar companies in your area

  • Decide if solar works
    for you

  • Choose the best installer and get the best price

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Understanding Batteries

For some households a battery system can be of great benefit and minimise a home’s reliance on the grid. However, it’s important to understand for a battery to be useful your solar system needs to be generating excess energy for the battery to store, which you can then use at night or when the sun is not out.

When selecting a battery, you’ll want to invest in a system that is most suited to your home and can drive the best return on investment.

Battery systems costs can greatly vary based on the following factors:

  1. Cycle Life-Time

    The number of times a battery can fully charge and discharge.

  2. Battery Power (kW)

    The number of times a battery can fully charge and discharge.

  3. Storage Capacity (kWh)

    How fast it can be charged or discharged.

  4. Battery Management System (BMS)

    An electronic ‘smart’ system that gathers data and manages the battery ensuring it does not overload or operate outside of its safe functioning zone.

  5. Inverter

    Battery systems require their own inverter if your solar system does not have a hybrid inverter.

  6. Warranty

    A system which includes the battery, BMS and an inverter all in one unit.

  7. Blackout Protection/Backup

    It’s important to note this is not a common feature of a battery system and could cost thousands of dollars to include. Blackout protection not only requires additional components but also a specialised installation and rewiring. For grid-connected homes, the cost for blackout protection can outweigh the benefit.

Additionally, if your purpose for adding battery is to go Off-Grid and become completely independent from the grid you will need to ensure your solar system can generate enough energy to power your home and your battery system is large enough to store this energy. For homes in metro areas going Off-grid is not cost effective and is only recommended for those in remote areas with limited access to the grid. Off-grid solar systems with battery start at approximately $30,000.