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Let’s imagine you have a common 6kW solar system. If you only use 50% of the generated electricity and utilise the low range of the Albany feed-in rate of 7c – you can expect to save $1,370 per year in Albany.

Of course, you need to understand it all varies according to a number of factors, such as shading, your location and your system preferences.

This can depend on a number of factors such as:

• The solar manufacturer you choose
• The type of solar system
• Your required solar system size

Solar Manufacturer

You can select from a range of diverse companies. The key characteristics to consider when selecting your manufacturer is quality of performance, value for money and warranty. We support tier-one manufacturers such as REC solar, Trina, SMA, Risen, the affordable Huawei, and more.

Type of Solar

You need to select a solar system that matches your needs. This may be your budget, your location, or the appliances you want to power.

Hybrid Grid Systems: The best in terms of long-term saving. This type of system has your solar panels and inverter, but it also has a solar battery to store your generated power.

The benefit of a hybrid system is you’ll barely have to draw energy from the grid and, in doing so, save a lot of money. It’s important to note systems with batteries may still be connected to the grid.

Grid-connected solar (aka Grid-tie): These systems use solar energy, but in times of low solar energy output, resort to energy supplied by the utility grid. 

The benefit is your installation/purchase will be a lot cheaper, but it won’t give you the long-term savings the hybrid solar does.

Independent Solar: This type of system is independent from the grid entirely.

The benefit of this system is if you cannot access the grid, want to live completely sustainably, or want to power a small independent system of some sort (i.e. An outdoor solar pump, refrigerations system, etc.). These systems typically involve batteries and a back-up generator.

Your Required Solar System Size

The amount of electricity you use to power your household will determine the size of your system.

If you have a small household that uses $350 in 60 days and consequently uses 17kWh per day, your calculated PV array size would be 5.0kW. This calculation considers Albany weather.

Find out your solar system size requirements by using this online calculator.

You can be confident that your Albany solar system will save you beyond the three to four years it takes for you to pay it off. For the next ten years after installation, you will be saving on your electricity bills.

With some maintenance, it’s guaranteed your solar system will last for up to twenty years. Some companies, such as REC Solar, offer a 25-year warranty if you install with a professional.

With the current government incentives and the innovations in solar technology, your investment will be an incredibly wise one.

Yes. Your consumer rights are respected and honored.

The warranty for tier-one solar manufacturers range from 10 – 25-years. Reliable high-performers such as REC solar offer 25-years, whereas budget-friendly companies such as Trina, offer 10-years.

You’ll also be guaranteed a 5-year performance and installation warranty as a company policy. It’s understood any reputable business needs to uphold consumer protections.

If you have a grid-tie (aka grid-connected) solar, your albany solar system will automatically shut-down due to safety reasons.

If you don’t want to suffer during a power outage, then going hybrid solar is the way to go. Because when a power outage occurs, your battery storage will cover you. The electricity you store on-site will back-up and your home will remain an island of self-sufficiency among a neighborhood of unpowered homes.