There are lots of factors to consider when thinking about installing your solar system for Darwin. You’ll want to make sure your solar system is tough enough to withstand the harsh weather and can also perform throughout the year and each season.
Darwin is one of the most booming cities in Australia for solar power. With high energy use and high energy costs, more families are deciding to install solar. There are plenty of government rebates and incentives making it the most affordable and best investment you can make on your property
Here are some tips to get you started thinking about installing a solar system for your property
Table of contents:
- Do your research and ask questions!
- Find a reputable installer
- Consider the amount of energy your family uses
- Install a solar battery
- Future proof your solar system
1. Do your research and ask questions!
The most important thing you can do before starting your solar installation is to do your research. There are a lot of different options when it comes to solar systems and you want to make sure you find the best one for your needs. Our website has plenty of tips and quality products to help you get started on your solar installation. We offer free in-house consultations where we will inspect your property for solar installation and walk you through our package deals and answer any questions you may have. Solar can be confusing, so please feel free to get in touch!
2. Find a reputable installer
There are a lot of solar installation companies out there, but not all of them are qualified to install quality solar for Darwin homes. Make sure you find a reputable installer who has experience installing solar systems in the Darwin area. This will ensure that your system is installed correctly and performs to its fullest potential. We have over 600 locally installed solar systems, so we know a thing or two about what works best in the Top End!
3. Consider the amount of energy your family uses
Before deciding on a solar system, it’s important to consider how much energy your family actually uses. As the feed-in tariff isn’t all that great (purchase energy from Jacana at $0.26 p/kWh, sell your energy at $0.08 p/kWh) the main aim is to use as much of your energy as possible. The best way to find this out is to gather the last 4 quarterly bills (this will give you an idea of your yearly production) and look at how much energy your property consumes throughout each Darwin season.
Typically, Darwin families use on average around 50-80kWh of energy per day (that’s $13 – $20 each day of energy), so you’ll want to get a system that can produce slightly more energy than you consume. If you are planning on getting a battery installed, then you will want a solar system that can produce ~25% more power than you typically need, allowing the extra energy to be stored for later use.
4. Install a solar battery
If you’re looking to get the most out of your solar system, then you should consider getting a solar battery installed. Solar batteries act as a storage unit for the excess energy that your solar panels produce, meaning that you can use this energy at night or during a power outage. Solar batteries typically can be quite expensive but with all the government rebates and grants, the price can be very affordable (ask us for a quote to find out!).
5. Future proof your solar system
When installing a solar system, it’s important to consider the future and how your needs may change. For example, if you’re planning on having children in the next few years, then you’ll need to make sure that your solar system is big enough to accommodate for their electricity usage.
It’s not just about how much energy you need right at this moment, but also about future proofing your property, are you planning on installing a bigger pool pump, more air conditioners, an out-house etc? All of these will need to be considered when sizing your solar system.
Conclusion
Solar is becoming more and more popular every day, and for good reason. With high energy costs and generous government rebates, there really isn’t any reason to hold off getting solar installed. If you’re thinking about making the switch to solar, now is the time. Talk to us about getting solar installed at your property – we’d be happy to answer any of your questions and help you get started on the process.