1

installer per postcode, never more

4

questions before you're matched

1 day

typical time to hear back

$0

cost to you, always

How it works

Three steps, no run-around

Most quote sites sell your number to whoever pays. We match you to one installer and stop there.

1

Tell us about your home

Four quick questions: whether you own the place, your quarterly bill, your timeframe and your postcode. No account, nothing to upload.

2

We match your postcode

We check which accredited installer actually covers your area and match you to that one business. If nobody covers you yet, we say so.

3

Get your free quote

Your matched installer contacts you directly, usually within one business day, with an obligation-free quote for your roof.

Payback

What actually decides how fast solar pays for itself

Payback gets quoted as a single number, but it moves a long way depending on how your household actually uses power.

Self-consumption beats export, by a lot

Power you use as it is generated saves you the full retail rate. Power you export earns a feed-in tariff, which is typically a fraction of that. Running the dishwasher, pool pump or washing machine during daylight is the single biggest lever most households have, and it costs nothing to pull.

Your tariff structure

Time-of-use and flat tariffs change the maths completely. Worth checking which one you are on before comparing quotes.

When you are home

An empty house all day exports most of what it makes. A home office or shift worker changes the numbers dramatically.

Whether you add a battery

A battery lifts self-consumption but adds cost. It usually lengthens simple payback while cutting your bill further.

System longevity

Panels degrade slowly and predictably. A well-installed system keeps producing well past the point it has paid for itself.

The incentive is taken off at the quote

The federal small-scale incentive is almost always applied by the installer as a discount on the price you are quoted, rather than something you claim back yourself later. Its value depends on where you live and the expected output of the system, and it steps down on a set schedule, so the same install is generally worth less the longer it is left.

Plain english

The jargon, decoded

Quotes are full of terms that sound interchangeable and are not. Here is what they actually mean.

kW vs kWh: kW is the size of your system, its maximum rate of generation. kWh is the amount of energy produced or used over time. Your system is sold in kW, your bill is charged in kWh.
Inverter: Converts the DC power your panels produce into the AC power your house uses. It is the component that most often needs attention first, so its warranty matters.
String vs microinverter: A string inverter runs the whole array through one unit. Microinverters sit under each panel, which helps when part of the roof gets shaded but costs more.
Feed-in tariff: What your retailer pays for power you export to the grid. It varies by retailer and has generally fallen over time, which is why using your own power matters more than it used to.
Degradation rate: How much output a panel loses each year. A lower rate over 25 years is a large part of what you pay for with premium panels.
Export limit: Some networks cap how much you can send back to the grid. It can affect the system size you are allowed to install, so it is worth asking about early.

What you get

No games, in writing

One installer per postcode, never shared or resold

Only qualified, accredited installers, vetted before they join

Your details go to your one match, and nobody else

100% free, obligation-free, no lock-in

If no one covers your postcode yet, we tell you upfront

FAQ

Questions, answered

Is this really free? What's the catch?

Genuinely free for homeowners. We're paid by the installer you're matched with, not by you, and it never changes the price you're quoted. The matching service costs you nothing, with zero obligation.

Why one installer instead of three competing quotes?

Because being hounded by five salespeople is a miserable experience. We match you exclusively with one top-rated installer for your area. They get your enquiry exclusively, so they're more invested in doing right by you. Not happy after speaking to them? Come back and we'll find an alternative.

Are the installers actually accredited?

Yes. Every installer in the network is a qualified, accredited professional. Accreditation is the standard required to install systems that qualify for government solar incentives, and it's non-negotiable for us.

Do I qualify for solar rebates?

Most owner-occupied homes are eligible for government solar incentives, but it depends on your property, system and current program rules. Your matched installer confirms exactly what you qualify for as part of the quote, so there are no surprises.

How much does solar cost?

It depends on system size, your roof and how much power you use. After government incentives a typical home system is a mid four-figure investment, but the only accurate number is a quote for your specific property, which your matched installer provides free.

How long does installation take?

Most residential solar installations are completed in a single day once paperwork and grid approval are sorted. Your matched installer walks you through the exact timeline for your property.

How soon will I hear back?

Usually within one business day. Once you're matched, your local installer reaches out directly to talk through your options and put together an obligation-free quote.

What areas do you cover?

We match by postcode. If a vetted installer covers your area, you'll go straight through. If nobody covers your postcode yet, we'll tell you upfront rather than waste your time. We're adding installers all the time.

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One short form, one trusted local installer, zero call-centre run-around.

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Cairns specifics

The Cairns numbers, not the national average

Generic solar advice gets averaged across the whole country. Here's what's actually true for Cairns.

Your network: Ergon Energy

Ergon Energy sets the export rules for Cairns, and that's the number your installer sizes the system around.

Export limit

Capped by Ergon Energy, and like other regional distributors it can sit below the standard limit on weaker rural lines. That caps what you're allowed to send back to the grid, not what you can install - most homes fit a bigger system than they can export and just use the extra in the house.

Incentive zone

This area set by the Clean Energy Regulator's postcode zones, which weight far-north postcodes more generously than the southern capitals. The federal incentive gets applied at the rate set for your postcode.

Local conditions

Tropical humidity and a genuine wet-season cyclone risk both matter in Cairns - ask about the system's wind rating as well as the usual heat and humidity questions.

Cairns FAQ

Straight answers for Cairns

What's the actual export limit in Cairns?

Ergon Energy runs the network in Cairns and allows capped by Ergon Energy, and like other regional distributors it can sit below the standard limit on weaker rural lines. That's a cap on exports, not on install size - your installer confirms the exact number for your address before you sign anything.

Does Cairns's climate change the install?

Tropical humidity and a genuine wet-season cyclone risk both matter in Cairns - ask about the system's wind rating as well as the usual heat and humidity questions. Nothing here rules solar out, it just changes what to ask your installer before you sign.

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