The Federal Government financial incentives for solar power in community organisations and small businesses is the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). Under this scheme a solar power system can create Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) that may be sold to partially offset the price of the system. STCs have replaced the former Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). Feed in tariffs are a different type of benefit that provide ongoing financial incentive rather than an upfront price reduction. Feed in Tariffs are usually applied to your electricity account via your energy retailer for any energy that if fed back to the grid from your Solar System. Be aware that Tariff rates vary so ask your retailer about what rate they provide per kW.

The amount of electricity that you generate depends on the size of your system, which way it is facing, whether there is any shading from trees or other buildings and the local climatic conditions. One of our consultants can provide an indication of the average generation a Solar Energy System will provide on your business.

You will only be paid for electricity that you export to the grid. You should check the feed in tariff offered by your electricity retailer and compare offers from different retailers.

Provided the system components are manufactured to a high level of quality there should be very minimal maintenance. The surface of the panels are generally self cleaning depending on the degree of pitch. It is recommended however that periodically you consider a health check to ensure the system will continue to produce to its best for 25 years. You will be provided a maintenance schedule upon completion of the installation.

Solar Energy is a Renweable energy. Renewable energy is generally defined as energy that comes from resources which are naturally replenished on a human timescale such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves and geothermal heat. Solar power generation produces no greenhouse gas emissions or air pollution therefore are healthy for the environment and will assist the fight against Global Warming.

Firstly, it is very simple to work out how much you’re entitled to when buying a solar power system. To work out what solar rebate your proposed system will bring you can simply jump on the REC registry website HERE and run a few sums.
The STC price as of today (14 March 2019) the spot price is around $37, or $630 per kW installed. So, from here the math is simple: If you want a 5kW solar power system then you would get $3,150 off the total cost of an installed system in subsidies (5 x $630).
The bigger the system the larger the rebate based on this equation:
Cost of an installed 30kW solar power system in 2019: $48,900 STC Subsidy: $18,900 Discounted Cost you actually pay: $30,000
If you are unsure what size solar power system your home or business may need you can find some pointers by reading through THIS explanation.

The eligibility test is quite simple – the only criteria being:

• 1. The size of the solar panel system you installed is less that 100kW;
• 2. Your installation was completed by ASD solar professional; and
• 3. The panels and inverter your solar professional installed was approved by the Clean Energy Council (this can be found on the data sheets/brochures for your equipment. If you are unsure ask your provider to show you the documentation).