Recommended system
6.6 kW
Government incentives cover a big chunk of the cost. We apply them up front and handle every form — you just enjoy the savings.
The federal STC scheme acts like a point-of-sale discount — worth roughly $250 per kW of panels. A 6.6 kW system attracts around $1,650. We claim it for you and show it in your quote.
The federal Cheaper Home Batteries program takes roughly $250–$300 off every usable kWh of storage. It's a one-shot deal per home — so it pays to size it right the first time.
This is separate from the rebate — it's what your retailer pays you per kWh you export (typically 0–12c). We help you pick a plan that suits your usage.
These two get confused constantly, so here's the plain-English version. The solar rebate (STCs) is a discount off the purchase price of your system, claimed on your behalf at the point of sale — almost every advertised price already has it applied. The feed-in tariff is ongoing: it's what your electricity retailer credits you for the excess solar you send back to the grid. One lowers what you pay upfront; the other trickles in on your power bill. It pays to shop retailers, because feed-in rates vary a lot.
Rebate figures are indicative and change over time (the STC scheme phases down to 2030; battery rebate rates step down as usable capacity rises). General information only — not financial advice.
Some installers charge $10,000 for a system worth $6,000. Here's the ballpark for a quality, professionally installed system so you can spot a rip-off — or a "too good to be true" deal — a mile off.
| System size | Approx. panels | Typical installed price* | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 kW | ~16 | $5,500–$9,000 | Smaller homes, units, lower usage |
| 10 kW | ~24 | $8,000–$13,000 | Most family homes |
| 13–15 kW | ~30–36 | $13,000–$18,000 | Larger homes, high usage, EV + battery |
| Battery ~16 kWh | — | $11,000–$13,000 | Night-time use + blackout backup (after rebate) |
*Indicative ranges for a diligently installed system after the STC rebate, GST inclusive. Your exact price depends on roof, switchboard, brands and site — and is confirmed, in writing, on your quote.
Whether you pay upfront or spread it out, we make going solar easy on the household budget.
Approved interest-free options let you start saving on your bill from day one, often with repayments lower than what you save.
Access low-rate green/energy-efficiency finance for solar and battery — we point you to the right lenders.
Prefer to own it outright? Pay after install with a transparent, GST-inclusive price and the rebate already applied.
Finance is subject to lender approval and terms. We'll confirm available options at quote. Not financial advice.
Slide to your average power bill — your rebate-adjusted price and payback appear instantly.
Rebate figures are indicative and subject to change under federal and state schemes (including the STC phase-down to 2030). We confirm current entitlements at the time of quote. This is general information, not financial advice.
The solar rebate can be claimed again and again. The battery rebate can only be claimed once per property — so a tiny battery wastes it, and going too big earns a smaller rate on the top end.
A "25-year warranty" on its own means little — there are actually four separate warranties on a solar system. Here's what good looks like, and what we back.
Product warranty on the panels themselves (not just performance). Ours are Tier-1 with genuine 25-year product cover.
The hardest-working part. We fit inverters with a 10-year warranty (15 on Enphase micros), backed by an Australian entity.
Covers the install itself. If our work is the problem, we come back and fix it — no argument.
Guarantees your panels keep producing to a set level over 25 years. We explain exactly what each warranty does and doesn't cover.
Tip: a good system needs a clean once a year and a check every ~5 years — anyone demanding paid "maintenance fees to keep your warranty valid" is spinning you.
The questions every smart solar buyer should ask — answered honestly, the way independent experts would.
The solar rebate (STCs) is an upfront discount off the price of your system, claimed for you at the point of sale. The feed-in tariff is what your electricity retailer pays you, per kWh, for excess solar you export to the grid — it's ongoing and varies by retailer (often 0–12c). One reduces the purchase price; the other appears as a credit on your power bill.
As a rule, fit as much as your roof and network connection reasonably allow. Almost no one regrets going bigger — but plenty of people wish they'd added more panels once they get a battery or an electric car. Adding panels later is fiddly and expensive, so it's usually smarter to size up now.
No. East or west-facing panels only lose around 15% compared with north — and depending on when you use power, east (mornings) or west (evenings) can actually suit you better. We design to your roof and your usage pattern.
See our pricing guide above. As a benchmark, a quality 6.6 kW system runs about $5,500–$9,000 installed, and 10 kW about $8,000–$13,000, after the rebate. If a quote is wildly above that — or suspiciously below — ask why, and get a couple of comparison quotes.
Yes. Unlike the solar rebate, the federal battery rebate can only be claimed once per property. That's why sizing matters: too small wastes the incentive, and the rate steps down on very large systems. Aiming for roughly twice your solar size is a sensible starting point.
Four: a 25-year panel product warranty, a 10-year inverter warranty, a workmanship warranty on the install, and a performance warranty — all backed by an Australian entity so you're not shipping panels overseas to make a claim. We spell out each one in writing.
No. A quality system needs a clean roughly once a year and a professional check about every five years. Any salesperson insisting on paid two-yearly "maintenance" to keep your warranty valid is not being straight with you.
This is where we're different. When your system retires — or when we repower an existing one — our sister brand Junkbird collects and recycles it 100%, through EPA-authorised facilities, with a stewardship certificate to prove it. In writing. Most installers just send it to landfill.
See exactly what you'll pay and save — with every incentive applied.