6.6KW Solar System Brisbane Guide to Savings, Rebates & Price
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Every year, Brisbane homeowners spend thousands of dollars on a 6.6kw solar system. It’s no surprise, given that they’re a mid-sized system for residential houses that may cover expenditures ranging from $300 to $500 every quarter.
Most 6.6kw systems come with a 5kw inverter, and they are all pretty much pre-approved for grid connections all around Australia.
Is it, however, the best match for your home?
And what should you expect to pay for one? Continue reading to learn more.
Note: Interested in a 6.6kw solar system for your home? Request a 6.6kw solar system proposal or call us on +61 7 3106 8983.
Is a 6.6kw Solar System suitable for your home?
A 6.6kw solar system is appropriate for homeowners who consume 15-25kwh per day. If your daily energy consumption exceeds 25kwh, a larger 8kw – 10kw solar system may be more appropriate.
Another consideration is not just how much energy you use, but also when you use it. For example, homeowners who are rarely at home will need a larger system to make the same savings as someone who uses the majority of their electricity throughout the day. This is because energy produced and used by your home is more valuable than energy produced and sold to an energy company via a feed in tariff.
Each home is unique, so determining if a certain solar system size would be a suitable fit for your home and energy usage requires a review of your bills, consumption habits, budget & available roof space these are all factors that need to be considered.
You may consider oversizing your solar system in relation to your power bill in order to get the most panels on your roof as possible. This will allow you to take advantage of the peak sunlight window, generating as much electricity as possible in the short window that your solar system is producing at full capacity.
Recommended System Size Range
Orange represents the maximum solar system size for the amount of kwh your home consumes. Black represents the smallest solar system size recommended.
How many Panels In A 6.6kw Solar System?
A 370w solar panel multiplied by 18 equals 6.6kw, depending on the wattage size of the solar panel brand. The higher the individual panel’s wattage, the fewer solar panels you’ll need.
The benefits of having less panels means that you can fit a bigger system on your roof with the same amount of space. A bigger panel will generally give you slightly better watts per meters squared due to less aluminium framing.
However, getting a larger solar panel has certain drawbacks, such as limiting your system design in terms of how it will fit. Because they output so many more volts than a smaller panel, they might limit your wiring arrangement. When considering the numerous aspects that go into effectively sizing a solar system, choosing the suitable sized solar system for your home is critical.
How much does a 6.6kw solar system cost ?
Referenced from SolarChoice
A typical price range for a 6.6kw solar installation ranges from $4500-$8000 for a quality warranty backed system this includes the QLD Government rebate incentive. The average cost in Brisbane is $0.94c per watt or $5660 after the federal incentive.
However with over 6,000 firms registered with the Clean Energy Council to install solar, the solar business is one of Australia’s most competitive markets. As a result, market margins have been compelled to be razor-thin. Unfortunately, some installers have been forced to forsake product and service quality in order to provide ‘crazy pricing’ and back them with big marketing budgets in order to generate high volumes. These strategies have pushed down prices, but they haven’t improved the situation for consumers in most circumstances.
How much does a 6.6kw solar system produce per day ?
Your 6.6kw will have varied outputs depending on the state you live in. The peak number of sun hours generated each day on average in your state is used to compute the output of your solar system. For example, the usual peak sun hours in Brisbane are 4.2-4.5 hours per day throughout the year; to calculate how much your system will generate, multiply your peak solar hours by the system size. For a daily use of 6.6kw x 4.2 = 27.72kwh
A number of things can have an impact on your system’s output, including:
- Direction your panels are facing ( North is the most optimal direction )
- System efficiency rating ( This is usually around 80-90% of the solar system output total )
- Panel tilt angle
- Potential shading or physical impediments such as bird poo, dust etc
- Geographical location
Referenced from SolarChoice
How Long Does it take to Pay Off A 6.6Kw System ?
For an average Brisbane homeowner paying the average price for a 6.6kw solar system $5400, it would take you 3.2 years to get your full return on investment.
If paying for a solar system in full is not possible, many solar installers provide a fixed-interest financing option. Small loan providers, such as Humm & Brighte, are among the most popular solutions.
The length of time it takes to pay off a solar system varies on whether you finance it yourself or use one of the providers mentioned.
The advantages of using a finance option allow you to get solar installed sooner rather than later and, in many circumstances, pay less, if not the same, as you did when you paid your electricity bill to your energy providers. In effect, you would be substituting your energy bill with a finance payback plan over a set length of time, often 3-5 years for a 6.6kw.
In many circumstances, most solar owners can pay the same, if not less, than their usual power bill, while the solar system pays for itself over time.
If you choose a self-financed solar system, you will have a quicker ROI period. For a 6.6kw system, you will have to wait 2.5-3.2 years to return your initial investment.
Other factors to consider while estimating your payback period include…
- How much of your time do you spend at home during the day versus at night?
- Do you intend to add more electricity-using gadgets in the future?
- Do you have to use gas or electric hot water ?
- The amount of sunlight hours your geographical area gets
- How many people live in your house?
When done correctly, solar can be a simple procedure, and accurately determining your payback period is critical to knowing how much you will save over the years you have solar.
How much Can a 6.6kw solar system save me?
A homeowner that sells 50% of their solar energy back to the grid and consumes the other 50% would expect to save $1,659 annually with a 6.6kw solar system. This assumes that you are selling your power for $0.08 per kwh ( A standard Feed in tariff in Brisbane ), that you are paying $0.25 per kwh for the electricity that you buy from your energy provider & that your 6.6kw system is producing 27kwh of electricity a day.
Considering there are some variables you will find that most people fall into 3 buckets when it comes to their energy usage. A good rule of thumb is that the more energy you can use from your solar system instead of selling the more you can save.
How Your Energy Usage Affects Your Solar Savings
1 – Low daytime Usage 30-50%
Estimated savings annually $1,291 – $1,659
2 – Medium Daytime Usage 50-70%
Estimated savings annually $1,659 – $1960
3 – High Daytime Usage 70-100%
Estimated savings annually $1960 – $2463
What STC's & Rebates Do I Get For A 6.6Kw In 2022
Rebates, also known as STC certificates, are a mechanism for the government to financially incentivize Australians to go solar. Each state has its own rebate structure in place, and in Queensland, STCs are awarded according to the size of the solar system installed. The larger the solar system, the greater the refund to offset the cost of that system.
The refund decreases year after year, and you will receive less and less compensation from the government. In March 2022, you would acquire 82 STC certificates for a 6.6kw at a cost of $39.25 each, resulting in a rebate of $3218.5 that you would be paid for.
However, if you wait one year, you will only earn 72 STC certificates worth $2826. You can use our solar rebate calculator to find out how much your rebate will be worth in 2022.
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