Frequently Asked Questions

This depends on the size of the available space on your roof and your current energy consumption. A small system starts from 5KW. To find out how many panels you need, send us your home address and last two energy bills and we'll do the maths.

To store excess energy captured during peak times to use at night once the sun goes down. If you don't have a battery, surplus solar energy is sold back to the grid but at a very low cost. Energy companies charge you roughly 40 cents a KW but only pay 5-7 cents a KW for your excess energy.

This depends on the size of the system and the complexity of the installation. Typically, residential installations take 1-2 days.

Usually 2-4 weeks.

Solar panels can last up to 25-30 years.

At Barefoot we are an owner operated small business. From start to finish we listen to what you want and offer honest, industry standard advice. We check your current energy consumption and advise the best options for you.

To help encourage Australia in the change to renewables, the government offer a rebate to help with the cost of the switch.  Once we know how many panels your home needs, we can work out the rebate.

This depends on a few factors including: how many panels you install, how efficient the panels are, how much sun they capture and how you use your electricity. Generally speaking, systems take between 2-5 years but will depend on various factors. For example, using items that draw higher energy consumption, things like a portable heater, a clothes dryer or a pool pump use a lot of energy. For specific information on your energy consumption, email a copy of your last utility bill and we will recommend what size system you would need and approximately how long it will take for get a return on investment. 

Daytime solar production will offset daytime power consumption from your bill. If you have a battery this will offset night time power consumption from your bill.

Whilst the goal is self-consumption from solar and batteries everyone's power needs will vary. Things like your budget, roof space, battery storage, night time usage and seasonal fluctuations in energy consumption can affect your usuage. When you install your panels, you will receive an app that shows you the amount of energy your home is using and capturing from the panels. This will help you understand and adapt your energy usage to reduce your non-solar energy consumption.