Start with the decision that matters to you: making your own electricity, using more of it after sunset, or planning both together. We’ll assess your roof, power use and existing equipment before recommending a system.
Both opening photos show SEN solar installations in Moonee Ponds.
At your Moonee Ponds address, the usable roof can be quite different from the roof next door. We look at its shape, direction and shade from trees or nearby buildings. These details affect where panels can go and when they can generate electricity for your household.
If your property is in a Heritage Overlay, panel visibility can affect the planning requirements. Check the address and proposed layout with Moonee Valley City Council early, before settling on a roof plan. Read Council’s solar and heritage guidance.
For a unit or shared building, establish who can approve changes to the roof and other common property. Tell us about access, available wall space and any owners corporation requirements so these can be considered alongside the electrical work.
Your bills and daily routine then complete the picture. Working from home, being out all day and charging a car create different patterns of electricity use. Bring a recent bill and tell us what may change, so the recommendation reflects your home.
The SEN person who assesses your home also designs the system. Our in-house team installs it, from our Tullamarine base.
These two photos show local SEN solar installations. You can see how panels follow the available roof areas. They are examples of our work, rather than a system size or layout to copy onto your home.
Your own plan starts with the roof assessment and your electricity use. We’ll explain the proposed arrangement and how any battery would fit before you decide.
A call about your home. Tell us what you have now and what you want solar or a battery to do.
A proposal you can review. We put the proposed system and price in writing, so you can see what is included.
A site visit before a firm price. If you want to continue, we check the installation details at your property and put any changes in writing.
If you don’t have panels, start with your roof and daytime electricity use. If you already have solar, check how much spare electricity you send to the grid and how much power you buy later. Those patterns help us assess whether a battery is a useful next step.
No blanket rule applies to every address. If your home is in a Heritage Overlay, the visibility of panels from a street or public park can affect whether a planning permit is needed. Ask Council to confirm the requirements for your proposed layout.
Yes, future storage can be considered when designing solar now. The inverter, which converts panel electricity for use in your home, and the electrical setup affect how a battery can be added. Tell us your future plans before you choose equipment.
Backup needs a system designed and connected for that purpose. Tell us which appliances matter most during an outage. Suitable equipment and the selected circuits determine what can run; stored energy and power limits affect how long and how many appliances can run together.
A recent electricity bill, your address and details of any existing solar are useful. Tell us whether you’re considering storage, blackout backup, an electric car or other changes to your electricity use. You do not need to choose a system size first.
Tell us what you have now and what you want to change. We’ll work through solar, storage or a combined plan for your Moonee Ponds home, then explain the proposal and next steps.
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