[QLD] Looking for Recommendation for Solar Panel Installers - Brisbane

MKBHD on 15/11/2022 - 15:13
Last edited 15/11/2022 - 15:13

Probably a 6.6 or a 7.9 kW - no battery - obtained a few quotes as below but happy to get OzSolar recommendations

Single phase - / Perfect north facing roof - https://ibb.co/xMkhc6f

RACQ Solar 6.56kW - $8700
16 x Q.MAXX-G4 410 410W Panels
Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0
Fronius smart meter + water heater timer

PDR Energy 6.64kW - $6200
16 × Jinko Solar Tiger Neo 415W
Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0

MC Electrical 6.64kW - $9500
16 X Q Cells Q.Peak 415W Panels
Fronius Primo Gen24 5.0

Solenergy Group - $5800
16 × 410W LONGi Solar Hi-MO 5m
GoodWe GW5000-EH (Grid-tied only) 5000W

Update: these mobs look dead cheap - https://rydeenergy.com.au/residential/

I liked Fronius Primo GEN24 5.0 because it is battery ready for only a few hundred dollars extra (unlocking for battery is another 1k in the future)

Cheers!

Home & Garden

Comments

  • jv on 15/11/2022 - 15:15
    -1

    Why no battery ?

    • Quantumcat on 15/11/2022 - 15:18
      +7

      Because it doesn't make economic sense yet?

    • MKBHD on 15/11/2022 - 15:19

      No battery rebate in QLD. Plus apparently it takes like 10 years to recoup the cost of battery? (amateur hearsay response here)

  • Lord Fart Bucket on 15/11/2022 - 15:21

    Look at solarquotes, they have a list of installers too.

  • Boioioioi on 15/11/2022 - 15:46

    Got a system recently installed from Quality Solar Systems in geebung. Great experience. They beat anyone else's price, let me choose the components I wanted, and the installers and service was very professional. They went above and beyond

  • Summoner on 15/11/2022 - 15:51
    +1

    We had our solar installed with MC Electrical about a year ago and we are happy with our installation. The installation was smooth, and workmanship was great.

    Not sure where you are locating your inverter, but if you are sensitive to noise, it would be better to install the inverter outside of the house.

    Every single installer that i got the quotes from recommended to install the inverter inside the garage saying that they are quiet. However, as i am sensitive to noise, i installed it outside and paid extra for the cover to protect it from sun. I am happy i had it installed outside as the inverter is emitting quiet loud noise while its in operation.

    Also, they offered free fronious meter when i had my system installed which is really handy when i want to see both live and historical performance of my solar system.

    Also, track this post for best FIT after your installation.

  • dogboy on 15/11/2022 - 22:24

    I got a 6.6k system with Q Cells and GoodWe inverter from QVolt Solar for $5800 earler this year.
    They turned up when they said and installation was done well from what I can tell.
    I originally wanted a Fronius inverter but the jump in cost wasn't worth it imo. Better to get good quality panels.

    • MKBHD on 17/11/2022 - 07:51

      Apparently they have a referral program. Would you like to PM me your details so we can both get something hopefully? Your PM is turned off so I cannot message you. Cheers.

      • dogboy on 22/11/2022 - 00:41

        Looks like PMs are disabled because I am OS right now. Back next week and will message you if still interested.

    • Boioioioi on 25/11/2022 - 21:49

      Why do you think the money is better spent on panels? I feel the other way. From my research it seems to often be the inverter which dies first as it does a lot of the active work.

      In my experience it has been the same too. My old system from the mid 2000's was going strong, but the inverter died. Panels are still great

  • martyn on 15/11/2022 - 22:57
    +1

    Have prices gone up a lot? We had a 6.6kw system with 5kw Growatt inverter installed 2 years ago by Sync Energy for $2590, we were happy with the job they did. We had the option for Fronius but it didn't seem worth the extra $1100. Our contact was [email protected] if you want a quote

    • solidussnake on 16/11/2022 - 17:55

      Yeah I was thinking the same thing, prices for the hardware must have gone up heaps unlike the quality of the installers these days

  • TurboTortoise on 16/11/2022 - 16:22

    Keen 2B green are well regarded as are MC electrical.

  • oldmate on 22/11/2022 - 15:15

    One thing that doesn't get mentioned is that with a battery system you can go above the 1.33x inverter size when claiming STCs. If you're getting a GEN24 you might as well get a battery installed at the same time and put as many panels as you can physically fit, even on that East and/or West roof.
    I had a GEN24 and battery installed a year ago and after a year of usage and export data, my payback time is calculated at 7 years total.

    • MKBHD on 22/11/2022 - 18:46

      What is your panel, inverter, and battery size?

    • MKBHD on 06/12/2022 - 14:54

      Would still like to know this.

      • oldmate on 06/12/2022 - 16:00

        Sorry, replied earlier outside of this thread…
        21.84kW panels, 15kW inverters (10kW GEN24 + 5kW standard) & 13.8kWh battery

  • oldmate on 23/11/2022 - 13:13

    21.84kW panels, 15kW inverters (10kW GEN24 + 5kW standard) & 13.8kWh battery

  • Ham Dragon on 23/11/2022 - 19:10

    Got a 6.8kW Enphase system installed today by Positronic, who did my FIL's place & are consistently recommended on Reddit & elsewhere. Very professional job (new meter box, board upgrade & CatchPower installed too) and they got it done in about 8 hours.

    My question is, what do I do now? Ring my power retailer & advise I have solar and choose a plan? Search for alternatives?

  • kiwimex on 24/11/2022 - 20:40

    Give Akshay a call from Sunlogics Australia, very happy with their workmanship and advice. https://sunlogics.com.au

    • MKBHD on 24/11/2022 - 20:45

      website does not work

  • matthewpetermcc on 06/12/2022 - 09:57

    Any updates on who you ended up going with?

    • MKBHD on 06/12/2022 - 14:56

      your PM is disabled. Or you can PM me and I will provide you the details.

      • hessels92 on 14/12/2022 - 22:02

        Me to also please

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