Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby amber_fluid » Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:56 pm

Any one on here use their energy retailers app as well as their solar app?
Mine differ by a fair bit.
Feed in tariffs/credits line up but energy used from the grid doesn’t.

Just wondering how accurate each one is?
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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby amber_fluid » Wed Oct 13, 2021 1:20 pm

Anyone have a electric hot water system as well as solar?
If so do people change their heating times on the hot water from midnight to during the day when the suns up?

Our biggest usage is the hot water at night time heating up
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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby DOC » Wed Oct 13, 2021 2:31 pm

That would seem to be logical.
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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby amber_fluid » Wed Oct 13, 2021 2:52 pm

DOC wrote:That would seem to be logical.


You would think so……….
Unless EnergyAustralia are your energy retailer.

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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby Spargo » Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:15 pm

Go Sunny Solar, anyone go through these guys?
I have an appointment with them tomorrow.
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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby laser » Thu Oct 06, 2022 3:59 pm

Dutchy wrote:Do you need to clean the panels? Anyone had any experience with this?



Mine have been installed for about 8 years now and I’ve never had the system cleaned, checked or serviced. Does anyone else have their system checked? And any recommendations? tia.
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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby mighty_tiger_79 » Fri Oct 07, 2022 7:47 am

For the panels just give them a hose down.
I know on mine they do get a build up of dirt, dust, bird shit
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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby Dutchy » Thu Dec 08, 2022 5:30 pm

$6.91 Bill for November, pretty much a sweet spot of plenty of sunshine and not having the air con going much yet
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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby dedja » Sun Sep 15, 2024 12:20 pm

Bump …

My system has been up and running for over 13 years, still going strong.

Total generation 81.5 MWh
Average 16.7 kWh per day, which is bang on the original system estimate when installed
Average yearly saving $2,700

One of the best investments I’ve made.
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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby The Dark Knight » Sun Sep 15, 2024 2:30 pm

dedja wrote:Bump …

My system has been up and running for over 13 years, still going strong.

Total generation 81.5 MWh
Average 16.7 kWh per day, which is bang on the original system estimate when installed
Average yearly saving $2,700

One of the best investments I’ve made.
What's your feed in tariff Dedj? I'm assuming pretty high given you've had your system for that long? My mum has had her system for 12 years now and while I can't remember her exact feed in tariff I know it's still pretty high.
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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby dedja » Mon Sep 16, 2024 12:55 am

I’m on the State Govt 44c … got in just before they closed it. That’s before any retailer FIT.
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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby The Dark Knight » Mon Sep 16, 2024 6:43 am

dedja wrote:I’m on the State Govt 44c … got in just before they closed it. That’s before any retailer FIT.
Nice! I've got a 15c FIT, had my solar about 14/15 months now and while that's not a huge FIT it's definitely made a difference.
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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby amber_fluid » Mon Sep 16, 2024 8:47 am

The Dark Knight wrote:
dedja wrote:I’m on the State Govt 44c … got in just before they closed it. That’s before any retailer FIT.
Nice! I've got a 15c FIT, had my solar about 14/15 months now and while that's not a huge FIT it's definitely made a difference.


Who’s that with mate?
15c is very good if you only got solar over a year ago
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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby Pag » Mon Sep 16, 2024 9:12 am

amber_fluid wrote:
The Dark Knight wrote:
dedja wrote:I’m on the State Govt 44c … got in just before they closed it. That’s before any retailer FIT.
Nice! I've got a 15c FIT, had my solar about 14/15 months now and while that's not a huge FIT it's definitely made a difference.


Who’s that with mate?
15c is very good if you only got solar over a year ago

Yeah do tell, I got mine July last year and only getting 6c with EnergyLocals.
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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby amber_fluid » Mon Sep 16, 2024 9:17 am

Pag wrote:
amber_fluid wrote:
The Dark Knight wrote:
dedja wrote:I’m on the State Govt 44c … got in just before they closed it. That’s before any retailer FIT.
Nice! I've got a 15c FIT, had my solar about 14/15 months now and while that's not a huge FIT it's definitely made a difference.


Who’s that with mate?
15c is very good if you only got solar over a year ago

Yeah do tell, I got mine July last year and only getting 6c with EnergyLocals.


I get 10cents with EnergyAustralia.
There’s a few about that give 12-14 cents for the first 10kw per day but it drops to 6-8cents after that
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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby The Dark Knight » Mon Sep 16, 2024 10:27 am

amber_fluid wrote:
The Dark Knight wrote:
dedja wrote:I’m on the State Govt 44c … got in just before they closed it. That’s before any retailer FIT.
Nice! I've got a 15c FIT, had my solar about 14/15 months now and while that's not a huge FIT it's definitely made a difference.

Who’s that with mate?
15c is very good if you only got solar over a year ago

I'm with Origin, I have the Origin Solar Boost Variable plan. It initially started at 12c and they told me if I see it change at all to contact them so when I saw it go up to 15c as part of a promotion back in November I contacted them and got it changed. I note now that plan has a 10c FIT.
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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby amber_fluid » Mon Sep 16, 2024 11:41 am

The Dark Knight wrote:
amber_fluid wrote:
The Dark Knight wrote:
dedja wrote:I’m on the State Govt 44c … got in just before they closed it. That’s before any retailer FIT.
Nice! I've got a 15c FIT, had my solar about 14/15 months now and while that's not a huge FIT it's definitely made a difference.

Who’s that with mate?
15c is very good if you only got solar over a year ago

I'm with Origin, I have the Origin Solar Boost Variable plan. It initially started at 12c and they told me if I see it change at all to contact them so when I saw it go up to 15c as part of a promotion back in November I contacted them and got it changed. I note now that plan has a 10c FIT.


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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby Dutchy » Mon Sep 16, 2024 11:42 am

Who has a battery on here? And if you do what plan are you on?
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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby Pag » Mon Sep 16, 2024 11:45 am

The Dark Knight wrote:
amber_fluid wrote:
The Dark Knight wrote:
dedja wrote:I’m on the State Govt 44c … got in just before they closed it. That’s before any retailer FIT.
Nice! I've got a 15c FIT, had my solar about 14/15 months now and while that's not a huge FIT it's definitely made a difference.

Who’s that with mate?
15c is very good if you only got solar over a year ago

I'm with Origin, I have the Origin Solar Boost Variable plan. It initially started at 12c and they told me if I see it change at all to contact them so when I saw it go up to 15c as part of a promotion back in November I contacted them and got it changed. I note now that plan has a 10c FIT.

Do you know what you pay for your Peak Usage? I'm paying 39.5c at the moment which seems to offset the lower FIT.
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Re: Who's got a Solar Power System installed?

Postby dedja » Mon Sep 16, 2024 11:57 am

As above, I’m on the now long grandfathered State Govt 44c FIT, so if I make any changes to my system, include adding a battery, I lose that FIT.

That said, with the way that retail plans have changed, especially in the last couple of years, and the nature of TOU plans in SA, it’s not economical to even entertain batteries for me.

In my case, it’s more profitable to export during the day and maximise grid usage when my panels aren’t generating, whilst for those without the State Govt FIT, the opposite applies.

I’ll add that I’ve resisted any retailer attempts to swap my meter with a smart meter, as that automatically triggers a mandatory change to TOU plans, which are punitive in SA, and only a small number of consumers are better off using TOU rather than a single tariff plan.

I just need to hold out to 30/06/2028, when the 44c FIT ceases. In any case, smart meters will be mandatory by 2030, and any existing meters that require a change before then must be replaced by a smart meter. Your retailer can also trigger a smart meter upgrade, but, at least for now, you can elect to opt out.
Dunno, I’m just an idiot.

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