Category: Rebates & Incentives
Solar rebates has been a huge factor in the affordability and uptake of solar in Australia.
The federal government’s solar panel incentive, which turns out isn’t exactly a rebate (we’ll dive into that shortly), acts as an upfront discount for accredited solar systems that qualify. Known as the Small Scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), the government initiative slashes the initial expense of installing solar panels by $431 for every kWh. This …
The solar bonus scheme in Queensland, introduced in 2008, was offering 44 cents feed-in tariff (FiT) for every kilowatt hour of extra power you produce and feed into the grid. This 44c FiT price ended in July 2012 and has been replaced with the regional FiT. The regional FiT is set by the Queensland Competition …
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Indeed, you qualify to apply for solar rebates in Queensland twice. The allocation of these rebates is determined by the property address, not the person applying. This means if you own several properties, you can claim the solar system rebate for each one of your residences. What if I want a second system on the …
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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 …
Going solar is an excellent option for businesses to save money on electricity bills. However, the upfront cost of installation can be a problem, especially for small businesses. The Australian government has developed The Solar for Business Program to reduce the initial cost of installing an approved small-scale solar PV system up to 30kW. Solar …
A Small-scale technology certificate represents the generation of 1 megawatt-hour of renewable power through a solar panel setup. The number of these certificates generated varies based on the system’s location, its capacity, and the installation date. Under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), STCs are used to calculate the rebate you are entitled to when …
STC Solar Rebate Calculator 2023 Edition How it works To calculate the STC solar rebate you are entitled to, enter the size solar system you would like to install, your postcode, and the year you intend to install the system. Solar Rebate Calculator How is the STC rebate calculated? The STC rebate is calculated with …
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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Inhabitants of the Northern Territory benefit from government rebates/incentives called Small-Scale Technology Certificates. These incentives help homeowners lower the upfront costs involved in installing solar power, making solar energy available to all eligible households. In NT, the average solar rebate is $2,201 for the popular 5kW solar PV system and a $4,441 rebate for a …