STCs rebate and Solar Credits for Grid Connected Solar Power Systems When installing a solar power system you may be eligible to create STCs (Small-scale Technology Certificates). As long as you’re installing approved equipment with an accredited installer following all the appropriate standards then you should qualify. For approved products check the Clean Energy Council’s [...]
Posted in Industry News on January 6, 2012
Solar power systems are a fantastic way to save on your power bills by utilising the ample sunshine we are blessed with in Brisbane to create electricity you can use in the home or export to the grid. We have helped many homeowners who tell us they are delighted with the results (see a few [...]
Queensland Government Solar Bonus Scheme This scheme pays eligible households and other small customers for the surplus electricity generated from solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, which is exported to the Queensland electricity grid. The Solar Bonus of 44c/kWh will be paid for your surplus electricity fed into the grid at times when the solar system is [...]
Posted in Industry News on December 12, 2011
Water heating is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions from the average Australian home and accounts for about a quarter of household energy use (source Australian and State Government Fact Sheet). In a concerted effort the governments are working out a phase out of green-house intensive water heaters and this commenced in 2010. [...]
Posted in Industry News on November 12, 2011
According to an article in Eco-Business.com published June 19 2011, an independent think tank believes Australian retirees investing in solar power will find it a more profitable investment than BHP Billiton shares and safer than bank shares. I was slightly sceptical about the independence of the article as it is by a solar retailer, however [...]
We love our clients as we receive most of our business through their kind referrals. If you bought from us, and know someone else who could benefit from solar be sure to pass our details on, or phone/email us their details and we’ll make contact. If they purchase any solar system off us, we will [...]
Posted in Industry News on November 8, 2011
Congratulations to our October winner Dylan from Albany Creek. Awesome effort! Dylan was the lucky winner of a solar powered car……..hand delivered by superhero Sonic last week. We hope you enjoy showing your friends how solar really works.
Posted in Commercial Services, Industry News on November 8, 2011
The Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) programme commenced on 1 November 2011. It’s a National Energy Efficiency Programme that was only implemented in NSW prior to 1 November, but is now in force nationwide. What does it mean? A full Building Energy Efficiency Certificate (BEEC) will need to be disclosed if: building owners are selling or [...]
Bruce Mitchell developed a green industrial estate in Stapylton. He is an earthsaving hero – well done!
Posted in Industry News on October 12, 2011
Not only harnessing the sun’s energy, but utilising waste bottles to refract the light. Bring cheap skylights to the slums of Manilla. Brilliant – you have to see this http://isanglitrongliwanag.org/. Bringing light to the poor one litre at a time.
