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Solar Installation Adelaide

Adelaide has Australia's highest residential electricity prices, making solar savings exceptional. With 7 peak sun hours and SA's VPP incentives worth up to $2,050, Adelaide is one of Australia's best solar markets.

$500-750
Avg. Quarterly Bill
8.8kW
Typical System
38%
Solar Homes
5-7c
Feed-in Tariff
3-4 years
Payback Period
$1,800-2,400/yr
Annual Savings

Why Adelaide is Ideal for Solar

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Highest Electricity Prices

SA has Australia's most expensive residential electricity at 35-45c/kWh. Every kWh of solar you use saves more here than anywhere else.

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7 Peak Sun Hours Daily

Adelaide's Mediterranean climate delivers excellent solar conditions year-round, with hot dry summers perfect for solar generation.

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REPS VPP Incentive

SA's Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme offers up to $2,050 for connecting batteries to a Virtual Power Plant.

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Battery-Friendly Market

SA's variable renewable grid makes batteries especially valuable for both savings and grid stability.

Adelaide Solar Quick Facts

  • STC ZoneZone 3 (1.382 rating)
  • Network OperatorSA Power Networks
  • Export Limit5kW typical
  • Avg. Install Cost$5,000-$7,500 (6.6kW)
  • VPP IncentiveUp to $2,050
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Highest Prices = Highest Savings

SA's electricity costs are 30-50% higher than other states. This means every kWh of solar you generate saves you more money than anywhere else in Australia.

35-45c
SA electricity rate/kWh
25-30c
National average
40%+
Higher savings in SA

Adelaide Solar & Battery Rebates

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Federal STC

$2,100-$2,400

For a typical 6.6kW system in Adelaide (Zone 3).

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REPS VPP

Up to $2,050

For joining a Virtual Power Plant with your battery.

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Federal Battery

~$3,300

~30% off a 10kWh battery under federal program.

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Combined Savings Example

A 10kW solar + 10kWh battery system could receive: ~$3,600 (STCs) + ~$2,050 (REPS VPP) + ~$3,300 (federal battery) = ~$8,950 total rebates

Areas We Service in Adelaide

Our partner installers service Greater Adelaide and regional SA with solar, batteries, and heat pumps.

Salisbury
Playford
Tea Tree Gully
Onkaparinga
Marion
Charles Sturt
Port Adelaide
Mitcham
Burnside
Norwood
Campbelltown
Prospect
Unley
Holdfast Bay
West Torrens
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Regional SA

We also service Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, Fleurieu Peninsula, Murray Bridge, and other regional areas. Contact us to confirm availability.

Recommended Systems for Adelaide

Value

6.6kW Solar

  • check15-18 premium panels
  • check5kW inverter
  • check~28kWh daily output
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From
$5,000*
*After STC rebate
Best for SA

10kW + 10kWh + VPP

  • check22-24 premium panels
  • check10kW hybrid inverter
  • checkVPP-ready battery
  • checkEarn VPP credits
From
$14,000*
*After all rebates inc. VPP
Complete

13kW + 15kWh + Heat Pump

  • check30+ premium panels
  • checkLarge battery backup
  • checkHeat pump hot water
  • checkFull electrification
From
$26,000*
*After all rebates

Get Your Adelaide Solar Quote

Escape SA's high electricity prices with solar and batteries. Get your free quote including all available rebates.

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