The Standard (economy) Package price for 1.6kw systems dropped from $4,298 down to $3,196 and the price for a 4.8kw system dropped from $13,080 down to $10,713. This means that these systems will now pay for themselves within 6 years.

 

Premium System prices now vary from $4, 657 up to $15,050, and the first 50 customers to install the Premium Package will receive a Sunnyboy monitoring system for free. With the recent price reduction, it is by far the best opportunity for the community to go solar.

 

The Premium Package utilises more efficient Sunpower cells, which means larger systems can be installed on smaller roofs.  These solar systems are able to save from $640 up to $2,000 per year on a standard electricity bill depending on the system size. 

 

“We have now seen a 50% reduction in prices over the past 12 months, due to the drop in silicon prices, and the strong Australian dollar”, said Mildura Development Corporation CEO, Anne Mansell.  

 

Local residents wishing to obtain a free, no obligation quote for the Mildura Region Solar Hubs program should contact Tim Brand, Solar Hubs Project Officer at Mildura Development Corporation on 03 5022 0722 (Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm).