Solar questions, answered straight.

Entry-level solar systems in Tasmania start at around $7,000, with most home installs running up to $25,000 or more depending on system size. As with any investment, the more you put into your system, the more you can save long term, as long as your home's actual energy use is there to back it up.

Yes, for most homes with a decent power bill, but how much you save depends on your usage, roof, and system size, which is why we quote off your actual bill rather than a generic answer.

There's no single number - it comes down to how much you invest and how well the system matches your actual energy use. A bigger, well-sized system saves more over time, but only if your household genuinely uses or exports what it produces, which is why we quote off your real bill rather than a generic system size.

Most Tasmanian solar and battery installs qualify for a rebate through the federal Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (STCs), which is already worked into the final price on your quote rather than added back later.

Yes. Solar panels generate power from daylight, not direct sun, so Tasmania's cooler climate and long summer daylight hours still make solar worthwhile, though system size should be matched to your real usage rather than assumed.

A simple starting point is about 1kW of solar for every 2kWh of battery storage. Past that, it comes down to how much you want to invest, how much backup power you need in case of a blackout or how much protection from rising power prices you want, and how much surplus solar you're generating in the day to store for night.

Only if the system is specifically set up for backup, which usually needs an extra compliant switchboard upgrade that can add $500 to $3,000 on top of a standard quote. This is a common cost other installers don't always flag upfront, so we include it in the quote from the start rather than as a surprise later.

Out of direct sun, ideally in a garage or on a south or east facing wall, since full sun on a north or west wall can void the manufacturer's warranty. This applies to inverters too, not just the battery itself.

Yes when installed correctly, though government inspections have found most problems are in workmanship (missing labels, poor mounting), not the battery itself. A national inspection round found roughly 60% of checked battery installs were substandard on things like labelling and mounting, while the actual unsafe/fire rate was well under 1%, which is why correct installation matters more than the battery brand alone.

No. We install SolarEdge optimisers, one per panel, so shade falling on one panel doesn't drag down the output of the whole system.

Yes, we install consumption monitoring and smart energy management gear alongside your system so you can see generation and usage in real time, not just estimate from your power bill.

Yes, EV chargers are commonly installed alongside a new or existing solar and battery system so you can charge your car from your own generation. When shopping for an EV Charger - make sure you ask about "smart charging"