Average solar PV system installation prices for Australia have risen for the 2rd month running, according to data from Solar Choice’s installer network database. The average price per watt for a fully installed residential solar system in Australia currently sits at about $1.67, up from $1.59 in December.
Average solar PV system prices for February 2016
All prices in the table below include the federal STC incentive which installers ordinarily include in final system prices. GST is also included.
Solar system prices for February: $/W averages, highs & lows
About STCs
STCs accounted for a price reduction of approximately 78c/W for Zone 3 cities (Sydney, Canberra, Perth, Adelaide, and Brisbane), and around 67c/W for Melbourne & Tasmania.
Components used
The table below contains the brands of inverters and solar modules used in installations as listed by installers. ‘Premium’ product offerings are not included.
| City | Panel brands used | Inverter brands used |
| Adelaide, SA | BenQ, Canadian, ET Solar, JA Solar, Hanwha Q-Cells, ReneSola, Simax, SunEd, Trina, Yingli | Fronius, ABB/Power-One, Growatt, SMA, SolarMax, Sungrow, Surpass, ZeverSolar |
| Brisbane, QLD | Australia Premium Solar, Canadian, CSun, Jinko, LG, Luxen, Phono, Hanwha Q-Cells, ReneSola, Risen, SunEd, Suntech, TopSola, Trina, Yingli | ABB/Power-One, Fronius, Eltek, JFY, REA, Schneider, SMA, Sungrow, ZeverSolar |
| Canberra, ACT | Jinko, Opal, Phono, Hanwha Q-Cells, ReneSola, SunEd, Trina, Yingli | ABB/Power-One, Delta, Fronius, JFY, SMA, Sungrow, ZeverSolar |
| Melbourne, VIC | BLD, Canadian, CSun, Jinko, Hanwha Q-Cells, SolarWorld, SunEd | ABB/Power-One, Fronius, Delta, JFY, SMA, Sungrow, ZeverSolar |
| Tasmania | SunEd, Yingli | ABB/Power-One, Fronius, SMA, Sungrow |
| Sydney, NSW | Canadian, CSun, Hanwha Solar-One, JA Solar, Jinko, LG, Opal, Phono, Hanwha Q-Cells, ReneSola, SunEd, Trina, Yingli | ABB/Power-One, Delta, Fronius, Growatt, Samil, SMA, Sungrow, UNO, ZeverSolar |
| Perth, WA | ET Solar, GuangYe, ReneSolar, TN Solar, Trina | GoodWe, SMA, Sungrow |
Historic solar PV system prices (since August 2012)
All $/W solar system prices (Historic)
The chart below provides an at-a-glance look at solar PV system pricing trends since August 2012. Data points are the average of average $/W for each system size (1.5kW-5kW until Nov 2013, then also including 10kW from Dec 2013).
A note about the ‘Solar Choice discount’
From August 2012 until November 2015, calculations for our monthly Residential Solar Price Index articles excluded the discount available through Solar Choice network installers exclusively to Solar Choice customers. From last month we have excluded this figure, which works out to approximately 14c/W in most instances. The chart below retroactively applies this amount to every month since the Price Index’s inception. (N.b. We are planning on fixing this properly in the near future for those who are after more accurate figures, but for the time being the chart below provides a close approximation.)
About this data
Tables and charts included in this article were compiled using data from Solar Choice’s installer network database, which contains regularly-updated pricing and product details from over 100 solar installation companies across Australia. Prices do not ordinarily incorporate meter installation fees or additional costs for difficult installations. The discount available to Solar Choice customers is also excluded from calculations, as are prices for ‘premium’ installer offerings. Except in the final chart, average pricing figures for all of Australia are not weighted.
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I would just like top know how m,uch is a government contributing and how much i need to pay for 3kw and 2 kw unit separately.
Hi Cilka,
All of the prices you see in the tables in this article include the government incentive and GST – they are the final price. So the prices you see for 2kW and 3kW systems are the rough retail price of each.
I’ve you’d like to get some quotes specifically for your property, you can fill out the Quote Comparison Request form to the right of this page. By doing so, you’ll be able to compare quotes from installers in your area at a glance. You will also be able to compare battery storage quotes if you’re interested in batteries as well.
Give us a ring on 1300 78 72 73 if you have any further questions.