With a solar PV system, during the daytime when the sun is out, you use free power from your solar panels so you don’t need to purchase as much electricity.

Our installers will be able to determine if the trees or buildings cast any shading over your roof and in turn affect the efficiency of solar panels. They use an aerial imagery program, Nearmaps, and view your property during all times of the day across the year to help work out where to place the panels. If there is some shading, there are options available which can improve the efficiency of your PV system, such as optimisers or micro inverters. Our installer will discuss these options with you.

When you enquire with Solar Savers, our expert installers will recommend a solar system size that matches your roof space, future goals and household electricity consumption.

In energy, a tariff refers to how you are charged for electricity or gas usage (the variable part of your bill).

The feed-in tariff is the amount your electricity retailer pays you for any excess power your solar panels generate.

As of 1 July 2025, there will be no minimum feed-in tariff. Electricity retailers may set their own feed-in tariffs, however, these can’t be below zero cents per kilowatt-hour ($0.00/kWh). Find out more at the Essential Services Commission website.

Adding a battery to your solar PV system allows you to store excess electricity generated by solar panels for use when the sun isn’t shining. If your current electricity bill is over $500 per quarter and you use a lot of energy during the night, you may want to consider adding a battery to your system. You can ask our trusted installers whether batteries are right for you.

Your solar panels produce free and clean energy during the day, especially in the sunnier months of the year. Try and use appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers and pool heating during the day to make the most of the energy you are producing.

Please also note, after you have your system installed, your electricity retailer may change your electricity charges (how much you pay for electricity). Once your system has been installed and connected to the grid, we suggest that you wait three months to review how your energy use is shaping up, then shop around the best energy deal for your usage. You can do this by heading to the independent Victorian Energy Compare website.

You may have your electricity bill updated as a result of the installation. Installing solar might impact your controlled load or off-peak tariffs so it’s a good idea to understand how your bill works and how it will be affected. We recommend you check with your electricity retailer about the possible change to your tariff structure to ensure you have the most accurate information for your household.

Solar panels are designed to be durable and generally require very little maintenance. Installing panels on an angle enables the rain and wind to clear away dirt, leaves and debris. During the dry season – or if you have panels installed flat – you can periodically hose down panels to ensure dirt isn’t obstructing the sun’s rays. Solar Savers installers provide quality, long-term product and performance warranties to maintain your system’s efficiency over their twenty-five-year life.

Yes, enquire through the registration form and our solar installers will assess your property and advise if and how they can upgrade your system. Note, homeowners with an existing system installed in the last ten years will not be eligible for the Solar Victoria rebate.

​In the instance that parts of your system need replacing, it’s always best to call the company who installed the system. If panels are losing efficiency and still under a performance/power output warranty, your solar installer will send someone to assess the situation and either fix the problem or replace the panels. If your panels sustain physical damage, that’s often covered under a separate equipment warranty, or under your homeowners’ insurance.