Solar 101: A Guide To Buying Solar In Australia - 2023 Edition

My Solar 101 video guide has been updated for 2023! You'll discover absolutely everything you need to know to buy a good quality solar power system installation in Australia with confidence, and at the right price.

00:00 - Introduction
01:03 - Main components of a solar system
06:53 - A good installation is critical
07:48 - Roof direction and panel angle
09:53 - How your home makes use of solar energy
10:48 - How many solar panels should you buy?
11:34 - Upgrading an old system
12:54 - All about Australia's solar rebate
14:06 - Prices for quality solar systems
15:41 - Calculating savings and payback
18:16 - Do you need a home battery?
20:26 - Virtual power plants (VPPs)
22:01 - Understanding solar finance
23:06 - Remote shutdowns and solar "taxes"
24:44 - Wrapping up

The text version of this guide will always have my latest recommended solar panel, inverter and racking brand charts and can be found here:

https://www.solarquotes.com.au/solar1...

Information regarding DNSP (Distributed Network Service Provider) grid connection rules mentioned in the video can be found here:

https://www.solarquotes.com.au/grid-c...

To see estimated savings and payback for a system in your situation, try my solar (and battery) calculator:

https://www.solarquotes.com.au/solar-...

And to get quotes from solar installers I trust:

https://www.solarquotes.com.au/quote/

If after watching the video you have questions, feel free to ask in the comments section below :)