Our governing body SEANZ have developed a calculator to help customers like yourself figure out what you can save by having Solar. Feel free to have a play on it. Otherwise, get in touch and we can tell you what you are likely to save instead.
The below table provides indicative savings that can be achieved through a Solar PV installation. The table can help clarify payback periods based on expenditure vs savings.
Monthly Power-bill
How many panels recommended
Size of array – based on 375 watt panels
Savings per year (up to)
$150-$200
6-8
2.25-3kW
$600-$800
$200-$250
8-10
3-3.75kW
$800-$1200
$250-$300
10-12
3.75kW-4.5kW
$1200-$1500
$300-$350
12-14
3.75kW-5.25kW
$1500-$1800
$350+
14-24
5.25-9kW
$1800-$3500
*based on a consumer paying 30c per kW and consuming all of the power generated
Solar and Battery Savings
The below table provides indicative savings that can be achieved through a Solar PV and Battery installation. The table can help clarify payback periods based on expenditure vs savings.
You need more panels if you are purchasing Solar and Batteries compared to if you are just purchasing Solar. This is due to the need of now providing power to your Battery and making sure it is fully charged to allow you to have power at night.
Batteries provide power to you in a Power-Cut from the grid.
Monthly Power-bill
How many panels
$100-$150
10-14
$150-$200
14-18
$200-$250
18-22
$250-$300
22 +
Whatever your electricity bill is, we aim to reduce this by 80% or more with Solar and Batteries
The other obvious benefit of having a battery is still having power in a power-cut!
We have many types of Lithium-Ion Batteries and will make a recommendation on the kW size of the battery once we have seen your power usage patterns.
Hot Water Heat Pump installation savings
Number of people in house-hold
Savings per year (up to)
2
$500
3
$750
4
$1000
5
$1250
6
$1500
7
$1750
*based on a consumer paying 30c per kW and consuming all of the power generated
Solar Photovoltaic panels and Hot Water Heat Pumps work great independently but even better when paired together. Not only do they provide a renewable and efficient energy source, the economic savings to be had are much greater than with Solar PV panels on their own, Contact us to find out more!
Savings are only estimates and it depends on how you use your power and what you pay per kW for your power.