RE: Energy opportunity

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Thanks for that insight. We've been wanting to take the plunge at the new house, not just for the cost savings, but to have the backup power in case the lines go down. There's also some good tax incentives here right now 26% which goes down to 20% next year. This is helping me get off the fence... Timing here is critical, we have a steep roof and would have to be installed before October snows start coming. I'm guessing a large snow rake in the winter to help keep them producing. I've also been looking at some of those Anker and Ecoflow type portable batteries rather than a single large wall battery. I like the idea of the portable ones to take to the woods or mobile workshop. If it just wasn't that darn up-front cost!



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Yeah mate, now's the time I think, prices will only go up.

Ive been on board since 2016 and have been very happy with mine. Now, at this new place, I get a bit of a head start from a cost perspective as the government is paying, in exchange for my additional output, which I'm happy with.

I priced up a decent storage system for this housenlast year (early) and it was $16,000 AUD for the Sonnen battery and $19,000 for the Tesla. A bit too hot for me. This way I'll not feel so bad adding the battery (probably next year) at about $7,500. It's a huge leap forward financially.

We're lucky here with so many sun shine days, no snow in winter. It's a good deal. Still, with storage you'll get good value also I think. Start the research, I'd say.

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Yes, I've been looking at a reputable Solar Wholesale company and DIY kit. Their kit comes with the plans, the paperwork needed for local gov approval (required to connect here), and have the option of paying them or other to install. I've got a good local electrician that does us good on pricing... Our roof is fairly steep though so not climbing around on it to mount the brackets myself. I've been researching for at least a year, was about to pull the trigger on a ground mounted system at the old house before we moved. We'll do it, just a matter of timing.. You've helped push me to get a formal quote though. Don't have the cash lying about, but perhaps a payment plan for a bit which can be at least partially offset by the monthly bill savings.

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I figured you'd have a clue already. Also, the payment plan is what I did, gave me the impetus to actually get it done, then I smashed the payments and instead of five years to pay off it was done in under two. It was an interest free deal so didn't hurt at all. The savings in the power bills helped also. It's a good way to go, not that I'm one to promote credit, but for something like this, and with a little discipline, it can work out.

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