AIKO solar panels installed in Adelaide.

It depends on size and whether you add a battery. Across typical NG Elec jobs in 2026, solar only (5 to 6 kW) started from about $5,000, and solar with a battery from about $11,000, with most between $14,000 and $25,000, after rebates, incl GST. Hayborough, 18.3 kW of AIKO with 35 kWh Sigenergy on three phase, was about $28,700. Every quote is itemised and free.

If looks matter to you, often yes, because you get a clean, all-black finish. If you've got a big, simple roof and looks aren't a priority, Jinko or Trina panels can do the job for less. We'll quote both if you ask.

All three are panels we install. AIKO is our pick when you want an all-black look. Jinko and Trina are solid panels that often cost less per kW. Check the output and warranty figures on each datasheet we send with your quote. The right one depends on your roof, budget and how much you need to fit.

All panels lose some output on very hot days, and AIKO are no different. Check the temperature figures on the datasheet we send with your quote. In Adelaide a well-designed system makes about 5.8 kWh per kW per day in summer and about 2.4 in winter, so we size for winter if you have a battery.

In SA, Solar Sharer plans give free grid power from midday to 3pm, up to 24 kWh a day, if you opt in. That's also when your panels make the most. If your roof only fits a small array, a battery can top up from the grid in that window on cloudy days. Those plans often have higher supply and peak rates, so compare the total cost.

Check the current AIKO product and performance warranty on the datasheet with your quote, as terms change between models. We register it for you. Our installation is covered by NG Elec's lifetime workmanship warranty.

Panels work with any of the inverters and batteries we install. Sigenergy suits large or three phase systems, GoodWe is usually the best value per kWh, and Sungrow suits homes already on a Sungrow hybrid. Our best battery guide compares them.