Townsville’s strong sunshine can suit solar, but high heat, humidity and cyclone exposure make panel quality, mounting and installer experience important. Ask for products with suitable warranties and certification, and have a Clean Energy Council-accredited installer assess your roof, shading, switchboard and cyclone requirements. Your likely savings depend on system size, household use, tariff and how much electricity you export; Ergon Energy network connection rules may also affect export limits. Small-scale Technology Certificates may reduce upfront cost if eligible, but the amount and eligibility are set under current government rules, so check the Clean Energy Regulator and compare written quotes.