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A simple side-by-side of three ways to lower your energy bills with solar.
| Rooftop solar | Home battery | SolarCloud | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | High, typically several thousand dollars | Very high | One-off from $139 |
| Roof required | Yes | Yes | No |
| Installation at your home | Yes, disruptive | Yes | None |
| Suits renters and apartments | No | No | Yes |
| Moves with you if you move home | No | No | Yes |
| Maintenance | Your responsibility | Your responsibility | We host and maintain it for you |
| Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)-regulated | No | No | Yes |
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)-regulated investment product - ARSN 612 098 110 - AFSL via LLA Equities.
The figures below reflect the real economics of owning solar over 25 years, not just the first few years. Because solar is built to last decades, the comparison should reflect decades too. This is about long-term ownership, not short-term marketing.
What's a fair price to pay for a system?
Typical fully-installed rooftop solar prices in Australia:
| System size | Approx. panels | Typical price range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5kW | ~4 panels | $2,500–$4,000 |
| 2kW | ~5 panels | $3,000–$4,500 |
| 3kW | ~7 panels | $3,500–$5,000 |
| 4kW | ~10 panels | $4,000–$6,000 |
| 5kW | ~12 panels | $4,500–$8,000 |
| 5.4kW | ~14 panels | $4,700–$8,500 |
| 6kW | ~15 panels | $5,000–$9,000 |
| 6.6kW | ~16 panels | $5,500–$9,000 |
| 7kW | ~17 panels | $6,500–$10,000 |
| 8kW | ~19 panels | $7,500–$11,000 |
| 10kW | ~24 panels | $8,000–$13,000 |
| 15kW | ~36 panels | $13,000–$18,000 |
| 20kW | ~48 panels | $17,000–$22,000 |
Source: solarquotes.com.au
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