Solar power systems need a solar inverter (the brain of your system), some photovoltaic (PV) panels to generate the electricity and a few other components like mounting brackets, railing and other electrical equipment as well as an optional upgrade called a smart meter.

There are numerous products on the market, and while manufacturing has improved vastly, it is important to consider a few key factors.

Things to consider

Performance

You need something that’s going to work, it must operate day in day out in the harsh Australian sun and to get the best results it needs to be good.

Warranty

There is an acceptable industry standard of what is considered a good warranty. For PV panels, you want at least 12 years, and 10 years for the inverter, railing and if you’re considering battery storage, then 10 years on batteries.

Cost

You do not need to spend a fortune on solar power systems. After considering the STC (small-scale technology certificate) incentives reducing the total price, expect to pay between $3500-$4500 for a good solid 6.6kw system. Bear in mind, tiled roofs, two storey houses and 3-phase households typically have a few additional charges.

Support

Sometimes things can go wrong. When it does, life is considerably easier if the company you need to get in touch with provides support in Australia.

At urban future, we take all these into consideration when recommending products, and will not offer or endorse anything we ourselves wouldn’t want to be a part of. When you purchase a solar, hybrid solar or battery system through us, it’s a journey we take together.

We’re 100% committed to making your investment in any of our residential solar power systems as trouble free as possible for you – and ourselves.

Which is why we only deal with the best.

Reasons to get a battery solar system:

• Significantly reduced bills
• Adds value to your property
• Higher percentage of self-sufficiency compared to standard systems
• Smart home systems with full data tracking of generation, consumption, exporting power to grid & and importing power from grid

Benefits of urban future design

We push the DC Hybrid Solar Power Systems to their full potential to help get the most out of the battery system.

The upfront investment is typically more, but the overall output is considerably higher.

Most companies only offer the 6.6kw standard system with a battery and do not provide the option for oversizing the system. Oversizing your solar systems allows you to take maximum advantage of the available sunlight hours during the day especially during the winter months.

We recommend potential customers to research products and companies. If you don’t know where to start feel free to ask us, we’ll happily give you some recommendations based on your own circumstances and where to learn more about them.

If you’re ready to invest in a solar power system, after speaking to someone from our team, we’ll send you a formal quote with some product information. We’ll complete your Synergy and Western Power applications (required to be eligible for connection and STC incentives) on your behalf, you’ll also receive updates regarding this process. This process can take between 1-15 business days depending on quickly your application is processed.

Once you're happy with the quote for your solar power system, we'll submit an application to Synergy and Western Power who may require some additional steps but typically will approve the installation.

We’ll then work out an install date with you, install your system and set you up with an app to monitor your system.

When we're done, we'll let Western Power know and you’re ready to start saving.

The solar panels for your home make up an important part of a solar panel installation.
They are responsible for generating the solar power for your home.

At Urban Future, we recommend sticking with the mid range solar panels. This will typically net you the best value and payback period whilst avoiding down time and stress from solar panels made from less desirable manufactures.

Products like Jinko and Longi for example, offer fantastics products and come in a affordable pricing.

A solar installation in Perth benefits from an excellent climate for solar power installations, making it a fantastic investment for most. With the right conditions, this investment pays for itself in no time at all.

Pair a hybrid inverter with some mid-high tier solar panels for your home and you're ready to go and future proofed for to possibly upgrade to a battery system if needed.

Below you can see a chart showing Perth's solar panel efficiency values based on the roof angles and orientations.