The Value of Residential Solar PV

The Real Numbers from 21 Case Studies

 

We analysed data from 21 residential solar power systems installed on New Zealand homes. 

Real performance data from these solar power systems has shown in every scenario the return on investment figure (the lowest being 5.42% ROI) was higher than the current average bank interest rates of 2.5%.

Three key factors that affected the financial results included;

  • The upfront cost of the solar power system - because of the wide range in prices, participants that shopped around gained better financial results.
  • The self-consumption rate - those who installed timers and utilised their solar power during the day off-set expensive electricity costs
  • High electricity prices - people with high electricity prices benefitted more.

For some participants installing solar power it was largely a financial choice, but even those participants recognised that there were several other benefits of going solar, primarily environmental conservation and energy independence.

Read on to understand the value to solar PV to these average kiwi homeowners or download the complete study here.

 

 

 

The Tolich’s in Auckland

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The Lorimer’s in The Coromandel

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The Silverman’s in Waimakairi

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The Gunston’s Property in The Kapiti Coast

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The Hills' Property in Taupo

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The McDougall’s Property in The Hawkes Bay

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The Herbert’s Property in Waikato

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The Wright’s Property

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The Yate’s Property in Auckland

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The Elstone’s Property in The Hawkes Bay

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The Johnson’s Property in Whangarei

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The McNae’s Property in Auckland

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The Lock’s Property in Tasman

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The Donaldson’s Property in Rangitikei

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The Andrew’s Property in The Coromandel

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The Crawford’s Property in Wanaka

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The Sowerby’s Property in Tauranga

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The Clark’s Property in The Coromandel

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The Clifton’s Property in Tasman

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The Williams’ Property in Tauranga

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The Griffith’s Property in Auckland

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