Solar Power systems

[Daves]

Dave, what are the details of your system? That is amazing output for your area with a 5kw system.
Most data points to maximum 25kwh/day AC output for a system that size in Redlands.

Hi Bob,

28 x 200watt Suntech panels
1 x Aurora PVZ 5000

[solarman]

OK..that explains it a bit more...5.6kw in panels...extremely good output.

[Daves]

OK..that explains it a bit more...5.6kw in panels...extremely good output.

Yep, in 2 banks; 14 on north facing, other 14 on east facing. We wanted the install to be inconspicuous from the street. The Straddie install is going to be 20 x 280watt panels, all north facing, so it should really crank it out.

[timah!]

Dave, who did you use?

[Daves]

Dave, who did you use?

http://www.solargreen.net.au/

[timah!]

http://www.solargreen.net.au/

Cheers, will check them out...

[golfbound]

what do these systems normally cost Daves 28 panels is pretty big

[Daves]

what do these systems normally cost Daves 28 panels is pretty big

$13,700 for ours.

[Iain]

That's impressive Dave, ours got installed early June with the new meter done about a month later. A 3.3kWh system with 18x190w panels.

We're averaging around 16-17kWh a day (sunny obviously). We've put in about 150kWh more than we've used. So we're going to be miles ahead when we get a bill.

[golfbound]

thats great so what do you get a cheque back or just credit on your account

[Iain]

Not sure yet, get our first bill soon. I think it's just a credit on your account that you can get back if you want.

[Daves]

Not sure yet, get our first bill soon. I think it's just a credit on your account that you can get back if you want.

That is my understanding.

Have you also negotiated a discount in your contract Iain?

[Iain]

No, not yet Dave. We're still with Origin, may look at changing to AGL though.

[graham_w]

Its a credit. With AGL they are meant to be implementing an automatic system for cashing in your credit but you just need to call them until then and they refund to your bank account on file or send you a cheque.

We had a bank account on file as we paid a direct debit out of our account every month. Not sure how you give them your bank account details if they arent already on file.

[markTHEblake]

Daves. Did you have to pay extra to have the panel array split over two sections of roof. I think I will need to do that too for best results.

[Daves]

Daves. Did you have to pay extra to have the panel array split over two sections of roof. I think I will need to do that too for best results.

Not sure Blakey, only got one quote as we were specific on the panels not being readily visible from the street. Reality is though that only 14 panels could fit on the North facing section anyway, so was always going to be split, unless they all went on an East or West facing section.

[PeteyD]

What is the ROI like Dave?

[Daves]

What is the ROI like Dave?

About 25% p.a.

[PeteyD]

Dang. Is it declarable income?

[Daves]

Dang. Is it declarable income?

Interesting question, No for our residence, possibly for our rental property.

[Daves]

33 Kwh into the kick yesterday. A couple of stinkers coming up, so a new high hopefully about to be hit.

[Iain]

First bill received yesterday. Unfortunately the meter was only hooked up for 56 of the 91 days. But our bill is $5. So pretty happy with that and looking forward to the next one with the full time for the solar on.

[graham_w]

33 Kwh into the kick yesterday. A couple of stinkers coming up, so a new high hopefully about to be hit.

Youll actually find that high heat/no breeze day actually performs worse than a moderate heat/moderate breeze. A cool breeze allows the panels to work more efficiently. So a 35 degree day won't necessarily equal record breaking solar input.

[Hatchman]

Youll actually find that high heat/no breeze day actually performs worse than a moderate heat/moderate breeze. A cool breeze allows the panels to work more efficiently. So a 35 degree day won't necessarily equal record breaking solar input.

Yep, your all over it. It's all about the light exposure time without excessive heat reducing the performance. Seen some of our best numbers on 26-28 degree days.

[simmsy]

Loving our solar panels. Had them in since June last year and have been in credit since.

Big relief not to have that bill every cpl months.