Solar energy for your home, on the cheap
If you’re interested in getting a photo-voltaic solar energy system for your home, and you live in the Perth metropolitan region, you might like to check out the RenewableLogic website. They’re going to buy 1500 systems in bulk and install them, lowering the usual cost from about $4500 to $1500 after you get all the usual government rebates. They’re only offering small systems at the moment, in a limited area, but have had a huge response so they may expand their range later on.
Our house is in the right area, and a small system would suit the two of us just fine, so we’ve put our names down. We’re a bit concerned that our roof might not be suitable (possibly the wrong angle), but it’s only an expression of interest so if we don’t work out then they just move on to the next person on the list.
We hadn’t considered getting a PV solar energy setup, because it was way out of our price range for home improvements. However, if this works out, we’d really like to give it a try. I’ll post updates as I find out more.
Tags: solar power
April 16th, 2008 at 10:59 am
This is such a great idea! I wish it was in Melbourne, I’d definitely want one.
April 16th, 2008 at 11:08 am
I’m hoping that if this trial works out, the idea will spread around…
April 17th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
My house faces east west and the solar water heater was put on the west side. I have a shower in the morning and I wondered if this would mean the water wouldn’t have solar heated up enough by the time I shower. I’ve never had a problem, except of course when its raining, like today