FAQs
Most googled questions about solar
No jargon, no sales spin — just the answers we give customers on the phone every day.
Solar Panels
How do solar panels work?
Panels absorb sunlight and turn it into electricity through the photovoltaic effect. That electricity powers your home first; any surplus is exported to the grid or stored in a battery.
How many solar panels do I need?
It depends on your usage, roof space and goals. As a rough guide, a 6.6kW system is about 16 panels and suits a household using 20kWh a day.
How much do solar panels cost and are they worth it?
A 6.6kW system typically runs $5,000 to $7,500 installed after STCs, depending on panel and inverter choice. Most households see payback in three to five years.
Solar Inverters
What does the inverter actually do?
It converts the DC electricity your panels generate into the AC electricity your home uses, and reports performance data to your monitoring app.
How long do inverters last?
Expect 10 to 15 years from a quality inverter — shorter than the panels, so it is usually the first component you replace.
Batteries
Can I add a battery later?
Yes. Install a hybrid inverter now and adding storage later is a straightforward retrofit rather than a rebuild.
Will a battery keep the power on in a blackout?
With a backup gateway fitted, nominated circuits keep running. Without one, safety rules shut the system down during an outage.
Rebates & Finance
What rebates am I entitled to?
Every eligible system attracts federal STCs, discounted at the point of sale. State schemes in Victoria, NSW, SA and the ACT can add further rebates or interest-free loans.
Do you offer interest-free finance?
Yes — interest-free loan options are available on eligible systems, and we handle the paperwork alongside your rebate application.