Spring into solar and battery this season and beat the rush
The flowers are blooming, the days are longer, the weather is warming… it’s Springtime! The seasonal change isn’t just a cue to our bee friends to get buzzing, it’s also a signal for those sitting on the fence about installing home solar and battery to spring into action.
September through to November is the peak period for home solar and battery installations across Australia, with many homeowners making the switch to solar power to maximise the benefit of summer’s sunshine.
Not sure where to start when it comes to researching the best solar and battery system for your needs? Here are some resources to boost your knowledge and your savings to help you reap the rewards of renewables sooner.
- Get the solar system that suits your needs: The way energy is used can be unique for each household. The number of people in the household, the times that they are at home, the different appliances used and other factors can all contribute to peaks and troughs in energy usage. Check past electricity bills to average out your household’s energy usage patterns and then speak with a solar expert about the solar system to suit your needs. A good place to start is the Solar Consumer Guide which offers a step-by-step process to begin your shift to solar.
- Boost savings: Take advantage of solar and battery incentives programs in your state or territory to reduce upfront costs. The NSW Government’s incentives for residential batteries will come into effect on 1st November 2024, offering households with existing solar systems between $1600 and $2400 off the up-front installation cost of a home battery. Check eligibility criteria and speak with a solar and battery expert to ensure the battery suits your system and future energy needs.
- Research financing: More than 3.8 million households have adopted rooftop solar and making the switch today is even more affordable. Nectr has partnered with Plenti to offer discounts on standard green loan rates to help homeowners benefit from solar and battery sooner.
- Look to the future: Energy sharing through innovative technologies such as Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are helping build and grow Australia’s energy network into the future. Homes with compatible solar and battery systems can join a VPP, such as Nectr Evolve to grow savings and potentially earn. Nectr’s Savings Estimator is an online tool to help solar and battery households estimate the financial benefits of participating in Nectr’s VPP plans, such as Nectr BEE Super FiT, Nectr BEEyond and Nectr Plan BEE. After inputting details about energy usage and solar setup, in just a few minutes the calculator will provide a personalised savings estimate. Joining a VPP helps manage energy demand and distribution through the energy grid. Homeowners are encouraged to test and try different plans and allow around three to six months to determine whether it is the right VPP plan for their energy needs.
Beat the solar and battery installation rush this Spring and find out more about solar, battery, energy and VPP plans by contacting Nectr to discuss your personalised needs.
