Before you spend money, let's understand your electricity use, the times you need power and what you want a system to achieve. Whether you own or rent changes where that conversation starts.
Permission, available space and how long you expect to stay can change whether a permanent installation makes sense.
I own my home
Start with the property, your household's energy use and the investment you are comfortable making.
Is the roof or available space suitable?
How do your current needs compare with your future plans?
Would the benefits justify the installed and ongoing costs?
I rent my home
Begin with what you can approve, what the property owner permits and how long you expect to remain there.
A permanent installation needs the owner's approval.
Your lease term affects the investment case.
Rooftop solar will not be practical for every rental.
02 / YOUR DAILY ROUTINE
What do you want your power to do?
A home that's busy during the day has different solar economics from one that uses most of its electricity after sunset. A monthly bill alone cannot show that difference.
01
Lower your electricity bill
Look at when electricity is used and how much solar the home could actually consume. Evening use may bring storage costs into the calculation.
02
Keep the essentials running
A fridge, lights and internet need a different backup plan from every appliance in the house. List what must stay on and for how long.
03
Achieve both within your budget
Separate the cost and benefit of bill savings from the cost and benefit of backup. A larger, more expensive system is not automatically better.
03 / THE INVESTMENT
Will the numbers add up for you?
Compare what you would spend with what the system would realistically change. If your goal is backup, be clear about the convenience and protection you value alongside any potential bill savings.
What to put in the comparison
01
The full installed cost
Panels, inverter, batteries where needed, installation and any required electrical work.