Is solar worth it for your home?
With electricity bills being a regular household expense, more homeowners are looking at ways to generate their own power.
But whether solar is worth it depends on more than just how much sun your roof gets.
How much electricity you use, when you use it, your roof and whether you're considering battery storage all play a part.
We'll look at these things together to help you understand what solar could realistically save you, what it might cost and whether it's a worthwhile investment for your home.
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Where could solar make a difference at home?
The more solar power you can use in your home, the less electricity you need to buy from the grid.
Everyday Electricity
From running appliances and heating water to keeping your home comfortable, solar can help cover electricity use throughout the day.
Working From Home
If someone's regularly home during the day, you may be able to use more of the electricity your panels generate as it's produced.
Evening Power Use
Most households still use plenty of electricity after sunset. Battery storage can let you save some of your daytime solar generation for use later.
A larger solar system doesn't automatically mean better savings. What matters is how much of the electricity you generate you can actually use.
Before recommending a system, we'll consider:
Your current electricity bills and usage
How much power you use during the day and evening
Your roof's size, direction, condition and shading
The right number of solar panels for your home
Whether battery storage makes financial sense
Estimated electricity savings and payback
Solar panels, batteries or both?
You don't need a battery to benefit from solar.
During daylight hours, your panels generate electricity that can be used throughout your home. Any excess power can generally be exported to the grid, depending on your electricity retailer and connection arrangements.
A home battery gives you another option. Instead of exporting all your unused solar power, you can store some of it to use in the evening or when your panels aren't generating enough. Whether a battery is worth the extra investment depends on your electricity use, your goals and the cost of the system.
We'll talk you through the options, including whether it makes sense to install solar now and consider battery storage later.
What could solar actually save you?
It's one of the first questions homeowners ask, and understandably so. The answer depends on how much electricity your system generates, how much you use yourself and how much you still need to buy from the grid.
Using your own solar electricity generally offers greater savings per unit than exporting it, because electricity buy-back rates are usually lower than the price you pay to purchase power.
That's why we'll look at your household's actual electricity use and provide estimated generation, savings and payback before you commit.
No inflated promises. Just a clearer picture of what the investment could mean for your home.
Why Dobsons?
Local Team
Based in Te Puke, installing solar across Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty
Electrical Experience
Our electrical and solar teams understand the systems behind your home's power supply.
Honest Advice
We'll help you work out whether solar is worthwhile, without pushing a system you don't need.
One Team
Solar, electrical and air conditioning expertise, all under one roof.
Dobsons is a SEANZ Accredited Solar Installer
Choosing the right installer is just as important as choosing the right solar system.
As a SEANZ accredited solar installer, Dobsons is committed to recognised industry standards for solar design and installation, giving you added confidence in the team working on your home.