Sitting On The Fence About Solar? You’re not alone.

Every one of the 3.7 million Aussie homeowners who’ve already made the solar switch had questions too.

And rightly so.

With so much misinformation doing the rounds on the internet about government solar schemes, no net cost solar, and potential dollar savings.

It’s hard to know ‘who’…and ‘what’ to trust.

In the next 4 minutes, we’re going to cut through the noise and separate fact from fiction.

So, in 2024, you can make an informed decision and see if solar is right for you.

We’ve reached out to 10 accredited solar experts who revealed the 5 Most Common Solar Questions they receive weekly from Aussie homeowners.

So, let’s crack on and start with the big one.

Question #1 – “Is Solar Right For Me?”

No. Not necessarily. 

With the never-ending solar ads jamming up your news feed on social media. And door knockers prowling the suburbs saying anything to make a sale.

You might be led to believe solar energy is the answer to all your energy bill problems as long as you have a roof.

This is just not true.

For example, if your energy bill is less than $250 per quarter. Or your roof is covered in shade from trees or even your neighbour’s house.

It might be best to keep your money in your pocket.

As you won’t receive the solar savings benefits everyone is raving about.

Remember, every house is different. So don’t let a pushy door knocker railroad you into getting solar until you know the facts from an expert.

Question #2 – “What is No-Net-Cost Solar?”

In a nutshell:

No-net-cost solar means you can get solar panels installed without adding a single dollar to your monthly bills. And in some cases, with little or no upfront cost. 

How is this even possible?

With the combination of your government solar incentives and solar savings you’ll get straight off the bat from your new system. This is often enough to cover the cost of the full installation.

And even if your postcode doesn’t qualify for a solar incentives. Many accredited solar companies offer customers green finance and 0% payment plans.

This means not only do you get a new solar system paid off in as little as 2-5 years…

After you’re square, you’ll enjoy up to 65-85% off your energy bills for the lifetime of your system. 

Can’t say fairer than that!

 

Question #3 – “Can everyone get No-Net-Cost Solar?”

No, I’m afraid not.

For the numbers to make sense, first you need to find out if you qualify for your federal government solar incentives and how much you’re entitled to.

(See question #4)

Next step.

Speak to an accredited solar expert to see if the location of your home, roof aspect ratio, and current electricity spend make your home suitable.

If you don’t tick all the boxes, solar isn’t for you.

However, if you do…

This could be a solid financial investment you make in 2024 which will reward you for the next 20 years.

Question #4 – “How Do I Find Out If I Qualify For My Solar Incentives?”

There are two options:

Option 1 – Spend a few hours researching the countless solar blogs, find the most recent figures for solar amounts for your state, and cross-check with your postcode.

Do some number crunching of your own and hope your calculations check out.

Option 2 – Save yourself time, energy, and stress by answering a few simple questions.

Then our accredited solar expert will contact you with your federal incentive amount and answer any questions not covered in this article.

This is a free, no-obligation service that takes only 30 seconds to complete. 

Find out your solar incentive amount by answering the question below.

 

Question #5 – “Is Solar Really Worth It?”

Short answer: Yes. 

With the Australian Energy Regulator already confirming electricity prices will rise in the next five years. Your bills are going one way. UP.

So, it makes sense to at least look into solar power to protect yourself in the future.

Especially as well-thought-out solar and battery system can save you between 65-85% on your energy bill and even lead to credits in high generating months.

If you qualify for federal incentives in your state, along with your monthly savings, the system can pay for itself within 2 – 5 years.

With little or no money coming out of your pocket each month.

So yes, if your home meets the criteria, solar power is definitely worth it in 2024. And if you decide to sell your home in the future…

Installing a good quality solar power system will also increase the value of the home so new owners can benefit from the free energy on the roof.

But remember, although solar energy makes a lot of sense based on the official numbers, it’s important to understand your own situation first.

We caught up with Steve Hill, our CEO at Solar Incentives. He gave his thoughts for those sitting on the fence about solar.