The benefits of solar panels on your new roof
In recent years, electricity prices have risen and the cost of installing solar panels has dropped. When you consider the advantages of solar power as a clean and sustainable energy source, it makes perfect sense to go solar and stop relying on energy providers whose only interest is their bottom line. Here are some advantages of solar for new home builders:
Advantages of Solar Power
There are many advantages to solar power besides the ones described above. It’s free, clean, green, low maintenance, quiet, abundant, and safe, plus the technology has vastly improved in the last few years, requiring fewer panels with better technology. It used to take more than 7 years to recoup the cost of installation but now with SolarPay, your new McDonald Jones home comes with solar installed on your roof and the latest inverter in your smart metering box. After just 60months you then own the system outright, or even sooner if you like.
High Start-Up Costs
Solar power has been around for long enough now that most people are familiar with the idea. The high start-up costs have previously deterred many people from adopting solar energy, but in the last few years, solar technology has vastly improved and solar power systems are now more efficient than ever. However, there’s usually still a large initial outlay, and as builders, we know it is far more cost-effective to include solar installation during the construction of a new home than to try and retrofit a system afterward. That's why we have partnered with one of Australia's leading solar providers, EnergyBuild, to provide SolarPay for each of our customers. This way solar panels can be installed during construction, getting the roof of your new home straight to work from day one, and the best bit of all - it's solar that pays for itself!
Electricity Cost Vs Solar Costs
When you consider that the average price of electricity from your energy retailer is around 33 cents per kWh, and solar energy costs around 5-6 cents per kWh to produce, you don’t even have to do the math. With SolarPay you can choose to access discounted solar instead of buying it from the grid, and after 60months the solar system is yours to own outright, or you can own it sooner if you like. The choice is yours.
Savings Depend on Capacity
How much you save will depend on your quarterly energy bill and the size of the solar array you install. Typical savings for a 5Kw mid-sized system is around $2000 a year when you own the system. If you purchase batteries to store your excess solar power, you can use it at night and potentially generate all your own power for total independence. Extra panels and batteries are available to add to your SolarPay offer through our MyChoice Design Studio so you can customise to your needs and lifestyle.
Added extras - not just on the roof
As the technology improves, so does the access to the added extras that really make solar the energy of the future. The cost of batteries has come down dramatically over recent years and now people are considering new ways to future proof their homes - their biggest investment. With all major car brands aiming to have 50% of their cars go electric by 2025 - it's no wonder people are considering their options for not just their roof, but their garages too. With SolarPay, McDonald Jones customers can take advantage of the free Electric Vehicle (EV) car charger installed in their garage during construction as part of our commitment to a greener, smarter future.
Environmental Sustainability with McDonald Jones Homes
For more than 34 years, McDonald Jones Homes has been building quality homes that stand the test of time. We believe your home is much more than the sum of its parts and we’re here to inspire lifestyle possibilities and create a greener, sustainable future for all of our homes across Australia.
Discover more about SolarPay and all the extras available now for your new home.
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