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Today we’re going to cover:

1. Why solar has taken off and why there’s a big uptake in

battery storage in Australia

2. The latest in solar power technology

3. The % of your system cost covered off by the solar rebate

4. The typical mistakes people make when buying a system

5. How solar works with and without batteries

6. The different types of batteries available

7. Some of the clever technologies that can help you reduce

your usage by as much as 95%

8. … and an offer that will make it very appealing to invest in

energy-saving/storage technologies.

Are you a big duck or a

little duck?

Big ducks will …

• generally not have renewable energy solutions installed (eg. solar power, solar hot water)

• have a hard time escaping rising electricity prices.

Medium-sized ducks will have

• made an investment in renewable energy but are still largely exposed to increasing electricity prices.

Little ducks will …

• have invested in renewable technology (and/or are incredibly thrifty) and currently have an electricity bill of less than $150 per quarter.

If you don’t think it’s

important to become a little

duck … think again

THE ESCALATING COST OF

ELECTRICITY

Electricity bills across Australia are expected to rise by

between 20-30% by 1 July.

WHY SOLAR AND BATTERIES

HAVE TAKEN OFF?

1. Rising electricity prices

2. Demand for greater energy

independence/sticking it to the grid

3. Blackout protection

4. Desire to make an

environmental contribution

SOLAR ELECTRICITY

EXERCISE

Talk to the person next to you about:

1. Your home’s typical electricity bill (has it

changed much in the last few years?)

2. Your experience with solar energy to-date

3. What you’re most interested in/excited about

when it comes to today’s presentation.

WHAT’S THE LATEST IN

SOLAR?

solar power systems are becoming more

efficient.

more efficient panels = each panel produces

more power, so less roof space is needed.

this is important when thinking about your

future needs.

WHAT PANELS ARE THE MOST

EFFICIENT?

LG 360W panels have been

independently tested by CHOICE

magazine to be the most efficient panel

available in Australia.

They come with a 25 year complete

replacement warranty on both

performance and construction.

WHAT PANELS ARE SUITABLE

FOR THE ILLAWARRA AND

SHOALHAVEN?

LG 360W panels are guaranteed for 25 years

against corrosion and moisture.

Some panels are much more effective in overcast

and hot conditions than others.

More power produced = more money saved.

SOME PANELS ARE MORE

DURABLE THAN OTHERS

MICRO-CRACKS

INVERTERS

Reputable brands include:

- Fronius (Austrian)

- SMA (German)

- ABB (Italian)

- SolarEdge (Israeli)

- Enphase (US)

Your inverter plays a critical role in the

reliability and output of a system.

SYSTEM SIZE

Most households

preparing for battery

storage are choosing

to install larger

systems.

The average

residential system

size in NSW is now

5kW.

SOLAR REBATE

The Federal Government contributes

around 30% towards the cost of solar

power systems.

A typical system (5kW) currently

receives a $3,840 rebate.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO PAY

System cost including installation, after rebates:

Your usage System size Mid-range system

(after rebate)

Premium system

(after rebate)

Smaller user

($300-$400/qtr)3kW system $5,400 $5,900

Medium user

($400-$600/qtr)5kW system $7,200 $8,200

Larger user

($600-$1000/qtr)7kW system $9,700 $11,100

Pricing includes net meter supply and installation. Additional charges such as double storey, tiled roof,

split array, tilt frames, kliplok roof clamps and batteries may apply.

COMMON TRAPS AND PITFALLS

• buying purely on price

• the 25 year panel performance warranty doesn’t

cover you against all problems

• Some manufacturers will make you post your faulty

equipment back to the country of origin

• Not all installers honour the manufacturers’

warranties.

• A poorly-installed system can be dangerous and

can directly affect your system’s output.

CHEAP SYSTEMS POORLY-INSTALLED

PAYBACK

▪ Mid-range solar power systems: 3 - 4 years

▪ Top-of-the-range systems: 4 - 5 years

HOW SOLAR WORKS

WITHOUT BATTERIES

▪ You get to use the solar electricity your system

generates, as it’s being generated.

▪ Any surplus power not used at the time of

generation is fed back to the grid (5-10c/kWh).

▪ At night, when your panels aren’t working, you

buy the power you need from the grid.

▪ If there’s a blackout, you’re without power.

SOLAR WITHOUT

BATTERIES CAN SUIT:

People who can use a fair amount of their

electricity during the day. For example:

1. young families

2. retired couples

3. those who work from home

4. those who can program appliances to

come on when they’re not home

HOW SOLAR WORKS WITH

BATTERIES

▪ You use the solar electricity your system generates, as it’s being generated.

▪ Any surplus power is fed to your battery bank.

▪ When your panels aren’t working, you draw down from your battery bank.

▪ Any further power required comes from the grid.

▪ If there’s a blackout, only batteries with backup functionality allow you to continue to use your solar panels and/or your battery.

SOLAR WITH BATTERIES

SUITS PEOPLE WHO:

1. use more electricity early in the morning

and late afternoon/evening.

2. hate giving away their surplus energy for a

pittance.

3. want to heavily reduce their dependence on the grid

4. want protection against blackouts and brownouts

5. want to use 100% renewable energy

6. want minimal electricity bills

BATTERY STORAGE

WHY BATTERIES …

AUSTRALIA’S ENERGY FUTURE

• Battery storage capacity is expected to grow

50-fold within a decade

• Australia is expected to be the number one

market for home battery storage by 2018

• Battery storage is about to revolutionise the

way Australians access electricity

STORING POWER

Because the Feed-In Tariff is so low (5-10c/kWh) and

the cost of electricity is increasing, there’s a surge in

demand for battery storage systems.

SHOULD I STAY CONNECTED TO

THE GRID?

HYBRID OFF-GRID

use your panels during the day use your panels during the day

draw down from your batteries at

night

draw down on your battery system

when required

have the grid as your backup have a generator as your backup

you can reduce your reliance on

the grid by 70-80%.

you reduce your reliance on the

grid by 100%.

use 100% of your own energy use 100% of your own energy

TYPES OF BATTERIES

Main types:

1. Lithium-ion – eg. Tesla Powerwall 2, LG Chem, Samsung

2. Hybrid lead acid - eg. Ecoult

3. Zinc bromide – eg. RedFlow

For more information on the differences between these types

of batteries, visit: TheEnergyExperts.com.au.

REPUTABLE

BRANDS

▪ Hybrid:

- Tesla

- LG

- Enphase

▪ Off-grid:

- SMA Sunny Island

- Ecoult

- BAE gel battery

BLACKOUT-PROOF BATTERIES

Not all batteries will work if there’s a blackout.

If you want to be blackout-proof, consider:

• which appliances you want to be able to run

when there’s a blackout

• how much power these will draw at any one

time

• how much power you want to be able to store in

your battery

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Do you have a suitable location for

your battery?

• Is this location in direct sunlight?

• What’s the bankability of the

battery manufacturer?

• Do they have offices in Australia?

IS THERE TECHNOLOGY THAT CAN

IMPROVE THE PAYBACK ON

BATTERY STORAGE?

Storage made easy.

Storage made smart.

Storage for everyone.

HOW MUCH CAN BATTERIES STORE

AND HOW MUCH DO THEY COST?

Hybrid battery systems cost between $5,400 – $10,900 to

supply and install 2.4kWh–14kWh of storage capacity.

Additional costs:

a solar power system if you don’t already have one

(starts from $5,400 for a 3kW system).

Reposit Power ($1,195 - $1,690)

back-up power (around $1,300)

-> The above costs are supplied and installed

Off–grid systems start at around $45,000 for around 15kWh

of solar + storage.

ARE THERE CHEAPER ALTERNATIVES

TO BATTERIES?

Yes – introducing

CATCH Power:

diverts surplus energy to your electric hot water system or your

hydronic/underfloor heating.

makes it easy to fully utilise your solar investment and maximise

your system’s performance.

gives you full information about your power usage and your

solar generation.

catchpower.com.au

WHAT’S THE COST?

- Green CATCH: $1,100 supplied and installed

- Blue CATCH: $1,700 supplied and installed

Blue CATCH gives you access to your

household consumption vs solar production

(this is set up on your iPhone, iPad or computer

free of charge as part of the installation).

IN SUMMARY …

• Choosing efficient panels and inverters is important.

• Solar power system prices have dropped dramatically.

• There are still generous rebates.

• Batteries allow you to become energy independent.

• There are ways to dramatically reduce the payback of

batteries.

• Not all batteries offer power in a blackout

• There are other cost-effective ways to get full use from

your solar PV system

• We’re here to help.

WHERE TO NOW … ?

STEP 1

Complete the 2 minute checklist on your

seat and hand this back to us.

STEP 2

Get an obligation-free Bill Analysis.

STEP 3

Get advice on the right solution for your needs.

STEP 4

Take charge of your electricity bill.

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** For first 5 orders received.

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system:

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storage system:

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