KILL YOUR BILL

A solar panel works by allowing photons, which are particles of light, to knock electrons free from atoms, generating a flow of electricity. Solar panels actually comprise many, smaller units called photovoltaic cells. All these cells linked together make up a solar panel... At 40 US cents per watt, 5kW of panels should cost around $AUS2,500. However, a good quality 5kW system in Australia will cost between $5,000 - $8,000 due to differences in quality and the fact that panels only make up a partial amount of the total cost of your solar PV system... Every year you delay your solar decision, means another year in which you miss out on the financial benefits of a solar system. This is your solar opportunity cost.