Australian Solar Quotes | How many solar panels will you need?

The amount of solar panels you need really depends on what exactly you aim to achieve.

Do you want to eliminate your power bill? Or are you looking to capitalise on the solar fee-in tariff to cash up your bank account?

Where to start

You can install as many solar panels as you like, but what is practical for your property?

How much optimal roof space do you have?
What size system have you been approved to install by your energy retailer?
Does the size of your desired system comply with the state government feed-in tariff criteria?
How deep are your pockets? (The cost to go solar)
And finally, would you like to reduce your power bill? Wipe out your power bill completely? Or get a generous cheque in the mail each year?

Keep in mind, solar panel sizes vary in wattage. You can get panels that produce 170 Watts or panels that produce 250 Watts plus. So keep an eye on the total system wattage, not the amount of panels.

The size of the system depends on the total wattage produced from the panels, not the size of the inverter. It is pretty common these days to have a bigger inverter so that you can add panels down the track. So don’t be fooled by the size of the inverter.

To get the right solar power system size and design, you will generally need an on-site assessment to establish how many solar panels you will need. Most Australian solar companies will initially arrange for their accredited solar installer or experienced sales representative to call you, so that they can gather information about your property and from there, provide you with an accurate home assessment and quote for costs.

To initialise this process, all you need to do is complete our short online form. We will put you in touch with local solar professionals in your area who can arrange a free home assessment.

Please note: be sure to have your electricity bill handy. The installer or sales rep will discuss your household energy consumption, as well as the plan you are on with your electrical retailer before working with you to design a system to suit your needs.