{"id":10849,"date":"2019-08-14T15:58:23","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T05:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/?p=10849"},"modified":"2024-10-21T11:08:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T01:08:32","slug":"moving-into-a-home-with-existing-solar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/moving-into-a-home-with-existing-solar\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving into a home with existing&nbsp;solar?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">On average, Aussies move house every 7 years and with 1 in 5 Aussie households now having solar panels on their roof, it\u2019s no surprise that moving into a house with existing solar happens a lot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving house brings with it a mixed bag of emotions \u2013 it\u2019s exciting but also stressful at the same time. Ultimately the more organised you are, the easier it will be, which is why we\u2019ve put together some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/smarter-and-easier-moving-hacks\/\">moving hacks<\/a> to save you a world of stress when it comes to moving day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what about if you&#8217;re moving into a house with solar? It\u2019s becoming more commonplace and if you\u2019re new to solar, you may be looking for a few clues from those in the know. To demystify and keep it simple. We\u2019ve put together some tips for moving into a home with existing solar so you can start saving right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"More Australians are going solar\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8UcV72iVPbQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">More Australians are going solar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get your solar system checked by an expert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually when you decide to go solar, a lot of research and consideration goes in to getting the best system for your investment. Buying a house with existing solar sounds ideal \u2013 the previous owner has done all the hard work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though that might be the case, we recommend getting your solar system <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/solar\/maintenance\/\">checked by a solar expert<\/a> once you\u2019ve settled in. Solar experts can help you understand how your solar system works, fix any needed repairs and ensure the general maintenance of the solar panels is up-to-date. Book a regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/solar\/maintenance.html\">solar system clean and health check<\/a> with Origin and keep your system running smoothly for years to come.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find the right solar plan for your needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving into a home with existing solar is a definite value-add. Once you\u2019re setup, the electricity you use throughout the day will first come from your solar system. Any excess energy you\u2019ve generated will then be fed back into the grid and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/solar\/feed-in-tariff-rates.html\">&#8216;feed-in tariff&#8217;<\/a> will apply. With Origin, this appears as a credit on your next bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re organising to reconnect electricity in your new\nhome, compare our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/electricity-gas\/plans.html?plansolar=Yes\">all-in-one\nsolar energy plans<\/a> tailored to your needs &#8211; and tick a few things off your\nmoving checklist at once!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save even more with a solar battery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your existing system might\u2019ve come with a battery-system installed, but if not adding battery storage to your solar mix can really help you maximise your savings. Solar battery storage allows you to store the excess energy generated during the day so you can use it at night, meaning less reliance on the grid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, if your system generates more than your solar battery can store, it will be sent to the grid and you\u2019ll receive credits on your bill for the amount exported, which means more solar savings in your pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure if you need solar storage? Think about how often you\u2019re home during the day. Do you use more energy at night? You can also ask the seller to give you an idea of how much energy they were generating which might help you decide. Ready to take a look at solar batteries? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/solar\/batteries.html\">battery storage options<\/a> now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leaving your solar system behind?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With solar systems expected to last about 25-30 years on average it\u2019s no wonder people often want to take their solar system with them when they move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like with any electrical work, it is a requirement by law that solar systems be brought up to the most current code when worked on, and that includes relocating systems. It\u2019s likely the Australian standards have changed since your solar system was installed and often bringing the system up to the latest standards includes upgrading the inverter and panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if your solar system is brand new, the cost of removing\nthe system, transporting it and re-installing it can be very costly, making it\ncheaper to install a new system than move your old one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get solar sorted at your place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are leaving your solar behind, we can help with access to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/electrify\/quote\">solar quotes<\/a>\u00a0from our preferred partners, plus more. In less than 10 minutes, you can arrange up to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/electrify\/quote\">3 free solar and battery quotes<\/a>\u00a0from our preferred partners for your property. You can also check out recommended solar system sizes, potential bill savings, and more. It\u2019s free and without obligation<sup>+<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/solar.html\">Learn more about solar for your home<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><sup>+<\/sup>\u00a0Origin has a commercial agreement with our partner installers and receives a commission from them for each referral.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve put together some tips for moving into a home with existing solar so you can start saving right&nbsp;away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":19972,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[108],"tags":[49,29],"oe_author":[],"class_list":["post-10849","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-future-energy","tag-solar","tag-solar-batteries"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10849","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10849"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10849\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19972"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10849"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10849"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10849"},{"taxonomy":"oe_author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oe_author?post=10849"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}