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17 questions from our users

Stan B.

Stan B.asked

battery dimentions



1 answer
Ken Rowley
Ken Rowley

650mm high x 620mm wide x 235mm deep

Reviewedhonestly

Reviewedhonestlyasked

Why are you so pushy for payment and yet I am still awaiting installation? I've paid in full and for an extra battery, yet no contact made to arrange install. Been waiting 7 weeks now!!

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Reviewedhonestly
Reviewedhonestly

Got called n the day this was posted and was informed my installation will be December. Wow so much for the promise of installing within 8 weeks? By time install date planned arrives I will have been waiting 13 weeks!! Not a great start. Wishing I had not signed up now



Robbi04
Robbi04

Beware! have had Abysmal service and left with power outlets in 3 rooms in my house not working, solar panels not working and switchboard left with cover not screwed on. Will be getting a reliable company to rectify the shockingly incompetent work.

Maz26

Maz26asked

Has anyone had their bill go to zero after installing a battery?

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Karl S.
Karl S.

You will always have the service to property charges. But it seems that the battery is providing most of the floating power required. I am thinking that if I switch on the oven I may be drawing partially from the grid.

Solar Service Group
Customer S.Solar Service Group

Hi Maz26, as Karl says you will have supply or property charges from your electricity retailers, however we have been able to see our customers charge their solar battery during the day and still cover daytime electricity usage with their solar. Then cover their night time electricity usage with the electricity stored in their battery.



Robbi04
Robbi04

No. After technicians came to rectify a problem I was left with power outlets in 3 rooms in my house not working, solar panels not working and switchboard left with cover not screwed on. Will be getting a reliable company to rectify the shockingly incompetent work.

Chossy

Chossyasked

I can not find your company on the approved Clean Energy Council list to get the government rebate, Is Solar Service Group a approved retailer ?

2 answers
Solar Service Group
Customer S.Solar Service Group

Hi Chossy, currently we are not CEC approved, however all of our installers and products are approved by the CEC. We have been investigating the process to become an approved retailer however there is an extensive waiting list at the moment. We do have another company which is CEC approved to be able to participate in Government Rebates, if you would like us to refer you to them or to learn more about our business feel free to give us a call on 1300 40 41 42.

Chossy
Chossy

Thanks

jim

jimasked

You seem to have a lot of negative respones. Is this a product issue or installation? Jim

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Stephen Flint
Stephen Flint

I have said nothing negative

Solar Service Group
Customer ServiceSolar Service Group

Hi Jim, thank you for your question. We work very hard to ensure that all our installations meet high standards through a thorough scoping and installation process. We currently install a wide range of products, each with their own distinctive purposes. If you would like to discuss any products that we install, please do not hesitate to contact us on 1300 40 41 42.

jim
jim

You still, seem to have a lot of negative responses. Even if you are trying very hard. Jim

Chris

Chrisasked

I cannot see many reviews that come from Melbourne That concerns me. Where have you been working within Melbourne? How long has the team worked together? How much experience do they have?

1 answer
Solar Service Group
Customer ServiceSolar Service Group

Hi Chris, thank you for your question. Our Head Office is located in Box Hill and we have installed and serviced systems all over Melbourne and greater Victoria. The team is backed by over 30 years' combined solar industry experience, and all our Technicians are accredited by the Clean Energy Council for all the work that they do installing solar products. We hope this clarifies some of your above queries, if you would like to learn more about our experience in solar, please do not hesitate to contact our team on 1300 40 41 42 or feel free to visit us at our Head Office at a time suitable for you.

Eddie O.

Eddie O.asked

What is the cost of the battery

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Sophia Kotsapas
Sophia Kotsapas

Around $6,500 from memory

Solar Service Group
Customer ServiceSolar Service Group

Hi Eddie, thank you for your question. The cost for an installation will vary depending on your individual installation, as not all solar systems are the same. We'd be happy to give you a quick quote, we've just sent you a private message, so at your earliest convenience, we'd love to hear back from you.

Shane

Shaneasked

Thinking of getting a battery installed. We have 5 people in he house. How many solar panels would I need to help me get the best use of a battery?

1 answer
John M
John M

I have a 5.1 kw solar system with a 1.2 kw battery(gov subsidised)The bigger the battery the better unfortunately they are expensive now but they will get cheaper.
only 2 of us in house.We use average of 9.4 kw hrs per day so we are virtually self sufficient.
With a quality inverter (very important) this system should cost 10-12 thousand dollars.
the amount of panels varies due to size.ie small=27 panels/large=18 panels.
Now the real savings come with how you use your appliances ie avoid overuse of ones that involve heat
ie fan heaters/ovens/electric jugs/clothes dryers/dishwashers.Use cold water in wash m/c and turn off power at power points (during day and overnight)
You can easily halve your power usage by doing the above.
Because most systems come with monitoring(laptop/phone)you can see exactly how much power you are using and this will teach you how to use them more effectively.
hope this answers your question

Kah YIP

Kah YIPasked

Hi, I would like to know if I could get the full refund in the cooling off period (within 24 hours). I have been told that i have to pay AUD450 for cancellation. Can you please let me know how?

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Smiling Customer
Smiling Customer

I'm sorry that I don't have answer to your question. You may need to contact the company directly. Sorry!

Joan a
Joan a

Hi .I too am unable to answer your question.The staff at Solarr Group are very helpful and will answer all your questions.

Solar Service Group
Customer ServiceSolar Service Group

Hi Kah, we're sorry to hear that you will be cancelling your order with us. If you could please private message us your relevant order details, a member of staff can contact you to discuss your request.

Grange28

Grange28asked

Hi
We have a 3kw system and were recently advised by our electricity y provider that to get better value from a battery in regard to charging - that I would need to upgrade to 5kw + system; however, I note from some of the previous questions you can provide for smaller systems ....is this correct and how about efficiency?
Thanks
Greg

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Hendrik Hartel
Hendrik Hartel

Hi Greg I have a 2kw 8 panels solar sistem, I have installed a 1.2 battery from Solar Sevice Group .I live by my self .It is working . And I use my old solar system . But like I said I am by my self .

Grange28
Grange28

Thanks Hendrick
Are you saving on power usage and what was the cost with installation.

Solar Service Group
Customer ServiceSolar Service Group

Hi Greg, thanks for your question! Yes, we do provide solar battery storage solutions for smaller residential solar PV installations but can also help you in upgrading your system to 5kW with storage if that is something you would like to also consider. With all installations being different, retrofitting to your existing system may mean that there are less costs involved in your installation than others so we're very happy to give you a personalised quote on both solutions to give you an accurate idea on the costs involved in your specific installation. For further information, please don't hesitate to contact us on 1300 40 41 42.

Kenny

Kennyasked

Hi, my name is ken and in receiving your letter as to your subsidise energy review as tothe solar battery l would be very interested in taking part of your provram but as l have tried to enter your code that you gave us on the letter we recieved in the mail has not been so friendly to let me in to see how this works and the requirements. I may be contacted by email any time email address is [email removed]. Awaiting for your reply.
Thanks
Kenny

1 answer
Solar Service Group
Customer ServiceSolar Service Group

Hi Kenny, thanks for reaching out to us and apologies for the website not allowing you to enter your interest, our team are investigating this issue now and apologies for any inconvenience it may have caused. Yes, we'd love to contact and discuss the program with you, if you could please contact us on 1300 40 41 42 we'd be able to speak with you.

Wendy

Wendyasked

Hello if I sign up for this with the deposit, is there a cooling off period with a full refund? Please reply thank you

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John Lloyd
John Lloyd

Yes ther is a cooling off period. Does your system need an inspection (should be done every 3 to 5 years)? If yes they provided an excellent service.

Solar Service Group
Customer ServiceSolar Service Group

Hi Wendy, yes we can offer cooling off periods with refund, for more information please contact the team on 1300 40 41 42.

Bea B
Bea B

This was not our case. When we decided to not go ahead within 24 hours of placing deposit, Solar Service Group informed us that there was no cooling off period and that $450 out of the $542 paid would be kept.

Andy

Andyasked

Your positive reviews appear day after day, yet the negative review stated you had difficulty getting trained people, how were you able to install some very quickly but left others waiting months? What battery capacity costs the quoted $5289???

1 answer
Solar Service Group
Customer ServiceSolar Service Group

Hi Andy, thank you for submitting your question. Solar Service Group installs various products and perform different services this requires varied levels of skills and training, as you can imagine depending on the product our Technician is installing would factor in how much training is required for the installation to be completed to high standards.
Like any other industry involved in home works, non-metropolitan customers can be found to experience slight delays due to the distance of the actual site to the Technician's area. You will find that we have recently trained and brought on many Technicians to ensure that customers do not experience delays in their service.
In terms of your quoted $5289, for us to accurately give you information on the products included in the price we will need to have a quick phone discussion as there are various campaign bundles at the moment. Please don’t hesitate to contact us on 1300 40 41 42 for a no-obligation quote/discussion. Thanks, Donna
Customer Service

james

jamesasked

Hi
My name is James
I received a letter from your firm suggesting Vic Solar battery subsidised field trial
I have tried to put an enter code you gave on your website, but i cannot open it
Please contact me on [email protected]. Ia m interested in participating the program. I am thinking about putting a battery at my home in Mount Elisa.
Wait for your reply. Thank you
James

1 answer
Solar Service Group
Customer ServiceSolar Service Group

Hi James

Thanks for your enquiry. I have sent your email address on to our sales team. Someone will be in contact with you shortly. Alternatively, you can call us on 1300 40 41 42 anytime.

simply

simplyasked

I received two letters from your company today claiming to offer subsidised solar battery storage. Saying almost half the total cost - but no examples given. Sorry, but I'm wary after claims from companies for different things, giving similar "discounts". Why can't you give cost examples openly? I won't be calling, or registering interest, without at least some idea.

7 answers
Solar Service Group
Customer ServiceSolar Service Group

Hi there

Thank you for raising your concerns.
Please see the link below to our website with further information about the letter you received.
http://solarservicegroup.com.au/blog/solar-service-group-field-trial/

The main reason we don't disclose our prices for this is because only a select number of homes have received this letters, and not everybody is eligible to participate. Because we are heavily subsidising our standard list price for participants in the program (in turn for participants providing feedback and information on their energy consumption), hence we cannot disclose the price to the general public.

Please feel free to call us on 1300 40 41 42 and one of our Solar Specialists will be able to provide you with more information and a no obligations quote if your are eligible.

Kind regards
Megan
Solar Service Group
Customer Service

Peter P
Peter P

Rang them today to get an idea of which batteries and size they were offering - both Enphase (come in 1.2V packs so can be expanded aas required) and LG Chem 6.5V. I
I'have a 5kW PV panel system and over the last 2 years since installation I have been monitoring solar PV output, consumption and export to the grid so and how much could potentially store. While if I had a battery system, in the sunnier months possibly not need to draw from the grid, but not so in winter. Remember that a battery warranty is only for 10 year and the storage capacity diminishes to around 65% over that period. However my calculation suggests that based on current power costs and FIT it would take nearly 20 years to cover the cost of the battery. The 6.5 V LG Chem batttery was being offered at $11.75 installed which was even greater than that for a Tesla Powerwall 2 (13.8V) for which another company quoted $11.5K installed.Therefore I might have been interested SSG offer if the cost was around $6.5K

James D
James D

Hi, Has anyone gone ahead with this offer?

Has it been worth it?

I have a 3kw system which faces west and the are saying with 5 yrs of maintenance included and a battery it is 5,000. So I would need to save $1000 a year to pay itself off in that time?

Thoughts?

deb1409

deb1409asked

I have 12 panels and was wondering what the cost wld be to install a battery
Thks
Deborah
Email address us: [email protected]

1 answer
Solar Service Group
Customer ServiceSolar Service Group

Hi Deb,

Thanks for your enquiry.
Each household is different, as it depends on how much energy your panels are producing and what your household energy consumption is. If you could please call us on
1300 40 41 42 with your latest electricity bill, one of our solar specialist will be able to run a bill analysis and inform you on the best battery system for you.

Kind regards
Megan
Solar Service Group
Customer Service

RDB

RDBasked

I have been informed that these batteries are now under $5k which is a huge discount to what they used to. Is this for a 10mw system? I heard Tesla was coming into Oz with some cheaper and more efficient batteries. Very hard to make a decision on who to use.

1 answer
Solar Service Group
Customer ServiceSolar Service Group

Hi RDB

Thanks for your enquiry.
Yes, solar batteries have really come down in price compared to what the used to be!.
If you would like, I can arrange for one of our solar specialists call you and talk you through the system which is under $5k? As they are more knowledgable in this area and can answer any questions you may have. If you could to have someone call you please supply me your name and number and I can pass it on. Alternatively, please call us on 1300 40 41 42.

Kind regards
Megan

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