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 [...]
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 Government Rebates, Industry News on September 25, 2011
Applications under special provision solar hot water rebates for flood and cyclone must be lodged by 29 February 2012. The special eligibility provisions for Queensland flood and cyclone victims to access the Queensland Government’s Solar Hot Water Rebate will no longer apply after 29 February 2012. Under the special provisions, flood and cyclone damaged households [...]
STCs rebate for solar / heat pump water heaters If purchasing an eligible (Govt approved – click here to see list) solar water heater or heat pump you are eligible for Small-scale Technology Certificates or STCs (was also known as RECs, an acronym for Renewable Energy Certificates) once system is installed. Clients have the option [...]
As at 28 February 2012 the Australian Government closed this rebate scheme early (was due to close June 30), with notice sent out AFTER close of business allowing retailers, installers and manufacturers little or no time to respond. For more information on the closed scheme click here. The way it was handled is most concerning [...]
The Queensland Government Solar Hot Water Rebate The Queensland Government solar water heater or heat pump rebate was introduced effective from 13 April 2010. The scheme offers eligible parties $600 or $1,000 (for low income earners and pensioners) towards their solar hot water or heat pump purchase. Click here to download the application pack and [...]
