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08-06-2012, 10:32 AM | #661 | ||||
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another pathetic excuse was that "infrastructure" needs major repairs.....none done yet......an inquiry into power prices has been proposed many times but none have eventuated we are paying the highest power prices of any developed nation with no real reason behind it we have sold ALL our infrastructure to overseas conglomerates and that is why we are paying exorbitant prices.....we own NOTHING now.. taxpayers are the only source of income now.....so roads and motorists are the new cash cow and rates and taxes the new income stream Quote:
individual power generation is the way for me just now.......I'm generating enough power for myself plus another household with similar power requirements I dont know what the future holds but I can see the "blue gen" being a big part of it, prices will have to fall astronomically but I truly think it has a future the trouble with that system is that it still utilises a "commodity" (natural gas) which can be bought and sold......anything with that description is open to extortive opportunities, as with the power now, and will become so expensive that we cant afford that either the world has become a greedy place, very hard to live in
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08-06-2012, 12:47 PM | #662 | ||
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My panels went on the roof wednesday and yesterday we produced 17kwh; not to bad considering the weather and the fact that I hav'nt finished tree trimming yet. The new meter is still a couple of weeks away.
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08-06-2012, 01:30 PM | #663 | ||
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ah!.....I see your avi thingy says country S.A........much the same area as I
we've had some pretty ordinary weather in the last two weeks but now we have bright sunshine my power generation has skyrocketed as well....as much as a low winter sun will allow anyway
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08-06-2012, 07:03 PM | #664 | ||
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I've just signed up to have a 4KW system installed before the end of the month. Ended up the same specs as a friends installation in town here that I know works well, and they're extremely happy with. 21x Conergy PH 190W panels & an SMA 4000TL Sunny Boy Inverter. It'll be good to see the results.
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11-06-2012, 09:09 PM | #665 | ||
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We have had our 3kw system installed for just on 12 months now. In that time we have generated just over 5000kwh to return just over $3k. How does that match up to other 3kw systems?
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12-06-2012, 10:23 AM | #666 | |||
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thats an average of around 13.69 kilowatts per day......seems to be around the mark ours is down a bit just now, sun low, cloud...... barely covering our usage!
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12-06-2012, 10:30 AM | #667 | ||
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We are happy with it considering our aspect is not ideal.
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12-06-2012, 11:04 AM | #668 | ||
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as you should be.....$3,000......what would your average power bill be .....I'd guess around $1,450 per year????
$1,500 profit is not bad!......gotta be happy with that!
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12-06-2012, 12:20 PM | #669 | ||
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Nah our bills are higher than that.
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12-06-2012, 12:39 PM | #670 | ||
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Getting our 3.5 kw system installed next week, dad was just preparing the roof- clean with high pressure water hose.
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13-06-2012, 06:59 PM | #671 | ||
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well my 3kw system will be fitted on the 18th i have been told now ..YAY
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13-06-2012, 07:22 PM | #672 | ||
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hopefully the end of large power bills ahead for both of you.....prices rising in S.A. at the end of the month I believe
god knows when it's going to stop
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13-06-2012, 07:33 PM | #673 | ||||
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As for the efficiency of systems, it actually works the other way i.e. everyone having their own mini power station on their roofs is more efficient than a singular large scale power station. The reason is that the longer distance electricity has to travel, then the larger loss there is. In fact, some power which supplies Melbourne city from Hazelwood power station, less than 40% of what is generated in Gippsland is actually what reaches Melbourne city; the rest is just lost in the cables... not very efficient at all! Also thank you everyone for your experiences with solar, it also really helps me with my customers. I had no idea how excited everyone is when they have an installation date for their system! Since I read that I've been telling every customer of mine an install date the same day they sign up, and they have all been over the moon On a side note I've asked the admin team if I can put together a group buy deal here in Melbourne for Solar PV (And solar hot water, may as well do that as well), and sorry I haven't got any close up pics yet I've beem out on the road all day every day with customers... I'm back in the office tomorrow afternoon so I'll make time for some images for everyone too
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13-06-2012, 07:45 PM | #674 | ||||
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As for the efficiency of systems, it actually works the other way i.e. everyone having their own mini power station on their roofs is more efficient than a singular large scale power station. The reason is that the longer distance electricity has to travel, then the larger loss there is. In fact, some power which supplies Melbourne city from Hazelwood power station, less than 40% of what is generated in Gippsland is actually what reaches Melbourne city; the rest is just lost in the cables... not very efficient at all! Also thank you everyone for your experiences with solar, it also really helps me with my customers. I had no idea how excited everyone is when they have an installation date for their system! Since I read that I've been telling every customer of mine an install date the same day they sign up, and they have all been over the moon On a side note I've asked the admin team if I can put together a group buy deal here in Melbourne for Solar PV (And solar hot water, may as well do that as well), and sorry I haven't got any close up pics yet I've beem out on the road all day every day with customers... I'm back in the office tomorrow afternoon so I'll make time for some images for everyone too
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13-06-2012, 08:05 PM | #675 | |||
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http://www.aemo.com.au/en/Electricit...nal-Boundaries And, depending on the inverter, the system size, and the cell size, and the amount being generated; the efficiency may range from 50% to 96%. |
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14-06-2012, 06:57 AM | #676 | ||
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Going to sign up for a 1.5kW system today with Adelaide Solar Safe.
$2200. Here's hoping they get time to install it prior to 30 June!
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14-06-2012, 09:10 AM | #677 | |||
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14-06-2012, 10:07 AM | #678 | |||
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lets hope they can squeeze you in.....all installers are flat out around here
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14-06-2012, 01:18 PM | #679 | ||
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Should know some more later today hopefully. Should be getting the contracts through at some stage and he's hoping to squeeze us in at some stage before 30 June. Fingers crossed!
Also, does the 16c feed in tariff end in 2016? If so, is there any news on if there will be a tariff after that?
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14-06-2012, 01:30 PM | #680 | ||
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all up in the air I'm afraid.......could end anytime the guvment decides
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15-06-2012, 07:52 AM | #681 | ||
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Well got my system installed yesterday, the guys rocked up at 2pm and finished at 5:30-6pm when it was dark already.
Did a decent job, because they were pushed for time old mate trimming tiles for tile brackets seemed to be rushing, im concerned that some of my roof tiles are not sitting flush and will allow water entry however. Will look at that further. Unfortunately my solar shop liquidation stock sma inverter that i picked up from a private buyer was missing its ESS connector, so system is dormant for now. I rang SMA Australia and they verified the serial nnumber and said theyu wopuld send one out to me for nix. So providing that all goes to plan in the next couple of days or so, i should be up and running in preperation for energex to grid tie. |
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15-06-2012, 10:32 AM | #682 | ||
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check the system install over with a fine tooth comb......a rushed job MAY mean a bodgy job
check for loose/cracked/leaking tiles look at the wiring, is it all off the roof and secured from rubbing is the wiring sealed at entry points in the roof you only have this one shot to check the workmanship or it is very hard to get them back
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15-06-2012, 10:37 AM | #683 | ||
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first week of production made 104 kwh exported 58 kwh weather a real mix of sunny days overcast days and a mix of the 2 gotta be happy with that should decrease the bill by about $100 as they are due to read it at the end of the month looks like i got it right and boy is that a relief as the money could have bought me a coupe project lol
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15-06-2012, 10:40 AM | #684 | ||
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well done.....puts a smile on the dial when we get the maths right
having trouble with Lumo at the moment....read the meter a month ago but the buggers wont give me my account to see how far in front I am rang twice and used the "instant talk" function no big deal but I like the "brag factor" of the credit
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15-06-2012, 11:31 AM | #685 | |||
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Ironically had a phone call from a previous prospective retailer today. He was just about to get my deposit, all he needed to do was come around on the day he said he would. He didn't but said would come on the day i flew back to work. I warned him i would be gone by 3pm that day. He never showed. So he rings this morning asking for a deposit and saying im booked for install next week. Told him he missed his chance, he said he came around that afternoon but i wasnt home (duh what did i say), and he called me 5 times (nope). I said already got same system installed, he hung up... So my recomendation is to AVOID Michael Mrowka and Renewable Energy Advisors out of Thornlands. He was working for Beyond Building Group last year as well. Just seemed dodgy to me and obviously is a bull **** artist. |
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15-06-2012, 11:34 AM | #686 | ||
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lot of cowboys out there but they are slowly disappearing
all I can advise is to do your homework and check other jobs and recommendations can be a minefield.........the age old saying comes into play here....."buyer be ware"
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--------------------------------------------------------------- G'day....I'm Dave, ...everyone calls me Poppa,..05.. B.A. Fairmont mark II... may your day's be filled with smiles, your life be filled with love, may your children know nothing but happiness and joy, cherish the memory of those who strove before us for they cleared the way, spare a thought for those who serve we owe so much to so many, life and the freedom to enjoy it is a special gift that can be taken away far too soon! |
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16-06-2012, 03:42 PM | #687 | ||
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Does anyone have any idea what aluminium solar panel mounting rails and XLPO cables are worth. I have a pile with more than 50 rails and about 13 cables that I want to sell.
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16-06-2012, 04:15 PM | #688 | ||
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scrap value would be my guess........not many put up their own solar array
have a yak with a couple of installers, maybe they will buy it off you
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18-06-2012, 09:26 PM | #689 | ||
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Alright, up and running now, got my missing ESS in the mail this morning, whacked it on and started running at 2500-2800 kw for the middle of the day, about 70-75%efficiency for my 3800kw (4000kw peak) system.
Brisbane, winter full sun. About right? Awaiting energex to tie me in and start making some capital gains... |
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18-06-2012, 09:49 PM | #690 | ||
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good news.....production sounds reasonable.....when energex places you "online" will this cover your power consumption
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