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Where you live in Australia greatly impacts the cost of solar, your rebate and feed-in tariff amounts. See location-based costs and ROI here.
Queensland, with its over 300 sunny days a year, presents a perfect opportunity for embracing solar power. By adopting solar panels as a renewable energy source, you’re not only lessening your environmental impact but also cutting down on your energy bills at the same time. Nevertheless, it prompts the inquiry: Is solar power truly as …
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Absolutely, you’re qualified to apply for solar rebates in Queensland not just once, but twice. The eligibility for these rebates is determined by the property’s location, not who is applying. Essentially, if you own several properties, you’re allowed to claim the solar system rebate for each and every house you own. What if I want …
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As evident from the map overlay provided below, Queensland encompasses STC zones 1, 2, and 3, which vary according to your residential location within the state. Most of the Queensland land mass is in Zone 1, but most of the population lives in Zone 3, which covers Brisbane, Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. There …
The ACT government is dedicated to achieving a goal of net zero emissions by the year 2045. To reach this objective, they’re encouraging residents to switch to energy-efficient alternatives such as solar power systems and to reduce their use of fossil fuels. But, does this mean you might be able to get solar panels for …
The pressures of rising living expenses and the significant upfront costs associated with installing solar panels and energy-saving products pose a difficulty for Tasmanians looking to make these investments. This leads to the inquiry: what support is the Tasmanian government offering its residents in this situation? Is there a program in place where the government …
The cost of solar is on the rise in Queensland due to the reduction in the solar rebate each year. Because electricity prices are also rising, the ROI of solar is even more attractive. In Queensland, an average 6.6 kW solar system will cost $6,978 while a 10kw solar system costs $9,571 after any rebates …
Putting in solar panels can often be quite expensive, putting it beyond the budget for many households. However, in Victoria, there are a few programs on offer designed to reduce the initial costs involved in getting solar panels installed. While there are no free solar panels in Victoria, there are initiatives that will help you …
Solar panel owners in WA are benefiting from the perks offered by the Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme (REBS). The renewable energy buyback scheme applies to WA solar panel owners who do not receive a feed-in tariff. It pays 7.1350 cents per kWh of solar power exported to the grid. The REBS does not consider the …
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In South Australia, a new government program is providing solar panels at no cost. The South Australian Government has developed the Switch for Solar program to provide free 4.4kw solar panels to recipients of the cost of living concession. Beneficiaries of the program will stop receiving the concession for ten years. The program aims to …
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