Best solar system for Melbourne North Area

nikhilmyfriend on 22/05/2015 - 09:08

Hello All
I am in the market for a solar system for my newly build house .Just want to know if you guys knows any deals going in melbourne .I am after the best quality system dont mind paying litte bit extra for that .Please share your experiance and advise .I have a quote from Energy Matters and below is the description of what they offered me .My block is north facing and it is a double story home .

YOUR SOLAR SOLUTION:

5 kW SYSTEM Quote #

System specification:

  • 5 KW System
  • Solar Panels : DAQO : DQ250PSC-BLK 35mm Daqo 250W poly module, black frame, 35mm, MC4, 20x
  • Fronius : Primo 5.0-1 Fronius Primo 5kW inverter
  • Sunlock Mounting System

Buy Now
$8,377.00^ with a deposit of $837.70

See below for deposit payment options
OR
Payment Plan
$0.00 upfront and only $41.81 week*

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Comments

  • nikhilmyfriend on 22/05/2015 - 09:09

    More from the quote
    SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ESTIMATE*

    Orientation:North (345 - 15 Degrees)
    Tilt: Pitch10-20 Degrees
    Estimated yield (output in kW per day averaged over calendar month)

    JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
    25.65 23.51 21.48 16.34 11.5 9.98 10.73 14.26 18.17 21.23 23.9 25.78

    *This system performance estimate relates to the performance of your chosen solar system in optimal conditions and is based on a 15 year data yield average which can vary with yearly weather patterns.
    The actual performance of the solar system will vary from the optimum performance described above because optimum conditions do not take into account variables such as the layout and design of your premises, the position and orientation of the solar system, prevailing weather conditions and build-up of dust and debris over time or things that may shadow onto the panels.
    This estimate has been formulated with all due care . However, you are responsible for making your own assessment of the data and should make your own enquiries as to the actual performance of a solar system at your premises.
    .

  • jzx100 on 22/05/2015 - 10:20
    +1

    Looks a tad expensive. If you can pay up front, do so, as the payment plans are a rip off with the hidden weekly/monthly fees. Only reason we offered it where I worked was that we received kick back from the finance company.

  • nikhilmyfriend on 22/05/2015 - 10:29

    I am looking to pay upfront but I have no knowledge about the panels efficacy and inverter .

    • jzx100 on 23/05/2015 - 20:42

      The inverter is ok, however, I would go with SMA to have a problem free inverter.

      Panel efficiency seems low, there are better brand out there.

      Have you done you figures to see if solar is worthwhile for you?

  • diddy50 on 31/05/2015 - 20:55

    Are you home during the day? If not that system might be over kill as your return on kW output is only 8c.

    Only get big enough to cover your usage these days. Any more is a waste of money.

  • diddy50 on 06/01/2016 - 09:15

    who did you go with in the end?

    how are they?

    how is the system?

  • nikhilmyfriend on 10/01/2016 - 18:14

    Not yet still looking

  • JoyVee on 04/01/2018 - 01:15

    Go to local library and look at Choice articles for independent info. 2016 and March 2017 article on solar panels.
    Also look at Alternative Technology Association Web page. Also independent and worth joining to get expert advice in this area.
    EnviroGroup in Brunswick seem to be highly regarded.

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