What should your solar quotation include?

According to CSIRO Australia has the highest uptake of solar globally. Clean Energy Regulator data shows that more than 2.68 million rooftop solar power systems have been installed in Australia in total, as of 31 December 2020; that means one in four homes have solar panels on their roof. The Australian Institute conducted a survey releasing a report it stated, 82% of Australians are concerned climate change will result in more bushfires, more droughts and flooding and animal and plant species extinction. However Australian homeowners are taking a step towards cleaner energy to contribute their bit to reduce greenhouse gases. 79% of Australians rank solar in their top three preferred energy sources. 

If you have been thinking of investing in solar, remember it is always going to be a worthwhile investment. If you are shopping around for solar you are bound to receive many quotes. So what should the quotation include and what should you check? Solar quotes can be difficult to interpret. There are a number of companies supplying a variety of products in the solar market. How do you know what is fit for your property and purpose? Get in touch with our experts and get your roof layout and Return on Investment analysis done today.

What should you check in your solar quotation? Your solar quote should include:

1. Solar PV modules:

It is recommended to install CEC accredited Tier 1 solar panels at your property. The quotation provided to you by your solar retailer should include the brand and model of the panels in it. Moreover, the warranties shall also be mentioned in the quotation. 

2. Roof Layout: 

Your solar retailer shall provide you an attached detailed aerial view of your roof that helps you understand the direction in which panels shall be placed. 

3. Inverter:

It is recommended to install CEC approved solar inverters at your property. The quotation provided to you by your solar retailer should include the brand and model of the inverter in it. Moreover, the warranties shall also be mentioned in the quotation.

4. Datasheets: 

A proper, considered quote should include datasheets of the supplied products as well. The data sheet shall include all the information about the products. 

Beware of cheap quotes

When making any purchase, it is natural to look for the lowest price and begin with it. However, this can be a dangerous game in solar. We have seen that going automatically with the cheapest quote means sacrificing quality on products, installation and usually ignoring any service requests through the life of the system. We recommend taking a look at average pricing for the system size your solar quote reflects and if the quote is too cheap then be aware, do your research and feel free to contact our team for advice before you buy.